Manager of Dangerous Goods at National Air Cargo Group Inc – Orlando, Florida

National Airlines, based in Orlando, FL, operates passenger charter service as well as customized military and commercial air cargo carriages worldwide. National Airlines specializes in over-sized, time sensitive, and special handling requirements, utilizing 747-400 and A-330 aircraft to accomplish its mission.

Job Title: Manager of Dangerous Goods

Location: Orlando, FL (MCO)

Department: Flight Operations

Reports To: Director of Ground Services

FLSA Status: Exempt

Summary: The Manager of Dangerous Goods administers National’s Hazardous Materials/ Dangerous Goods program. This position reports to the Director of Ground Services and will work indirectly with the Vice President of Commercial Operations and Planning.

Essential Functions:

• Reviews and approves/rejects DG and Regulated Cargo shipments.
• Works in concert with the National Airlines Sales Team to satisfy customer requirements.
• Ensure the company operates within government regulations and company manuals and procedures.
• Establishes, maintains, and controls the Ground Operations Training Program affecting the Company’s Hazardous Materials Program.
• Responsible for the administration and operation of Hazardous Materials/Dangerous Goods program.
• Conducts Cargo audits/training, Deicing and Anti-icing program/training.
• Coordinates with the Director of Safety (DOS) regarding station reviews, findings, and corrective actions.
• Coordinates with the DOS to investigate Ground Operations accidents and incidents, and coordinates process and procedure improvements.
• Coordinates any new station startups, special requests, problem station improvements, and projects involving procedural changes and improvements.
• Attend training seminars and regulatory conferences to ensure up-to-date compliance with aviation regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualification, Experience & Skills:

• 3 years of experience administering a Dangerous Goods program.
• 5 years’ experience handling regulated cargo, Dangerous Goods, ground operations, and customer service in the airline industry
• Associates degree (preferred)
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of domestic and international ground and cargo operations, and
• Experience in applying for DOT Special Permits
• Expert in Dangerous Goods regulations (49 CFR and ICAO) and regulated cargo programs
• Dangerous Goods and Temperature control certified
• Proactive in anticipating problems and initiating actions to resolve issues in regard to training matters
• Significant experience with HazMat regulations
• Must be legally authorized to work in United States
• Excellent collaboration with management and teams
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Think independently and handle multiple projects through completion
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, keyboard, telephone, copy machine/printer.
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work
• Light to moderate lifting up to 10 pounds.

Work Environment:

• Moderate noise (i.e., business offices with computers, phones, printers, and overhead lights).
• Ability to work in a confined office or open cubicle environment

The work physical demands and environmental characteristics described here are representative of those a teammate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

National Air Cargo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, Protected Veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions or other conditions of employment or career development. We take affirmative steps to hire and advance females, racial minorities, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. We offer Reasonable Accommodations where necessary to candidates for employment and to our qualified employees with disabilities.

National Airlines also expects all our employees to support and promote our Safety Management System (SMS) Safety Policy and Safety Objectives. Employees at all levels of the organization are encouraged to report safety concerns or hazards without fear of reprisal.