Flight Operations Agent - JFK Airport
Ready to take your aviation career to new heights? As a Flight Operations Agent, you will be at the heart of our airport operations, coordinating critical activities across load control, cargo, ramp, and ground handling while working in a dynamic and international environment!
Apply now and become part of Lufthansa Cargo!
This role involves the following activities, among others:
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Load Control Duties
- Calculation and Planning of load distribution for the aircraft taking into consideration the rules and regulations as per GOM
- Cargo onload optimization in regard to aircraft volume and weight
- Prepares flight relevant documents such as general declarations, permits for local customs authorities, etc.
- Produces arrival and departure notifications
- Briefs GHA about off -, on load as well as sequence of loading/unloading
- Issuance of loadsheet and completion of Notoc
- Dispatch of operational messages as well as other post flight activities
- Maintains traffic reports
- Coordination of station activities and suppliers
Ramp Agent Duties
- Check of all ULD’s (Unit Load Devices) for airworthiness to ensure a safe flight operation
- Checks ramp area for cleanliness
- Monitors the condition, the readiness, the amount of the equipment as well as the amount of necessary staff from the GHA required on the aircraft and reports any irregularities
- Loads and unloads the aircraft as per loading instruction in accordance with the requirements of the GOM or supervises these functions
- Coordinate and monitors the suppliers to ensure punctual performance
- Secures load on aircraft (i.e. locks) and signs the loading instruction
- Responsibility for aircraft and ramp safety
- Assists the supervisor in ensuring that all defined service standards are understood and met by GHA (General Handling Agent)
- Ensures that all work is carried out according to documented quality manual procedures, and promotes a preventative (perhaps better: .. takes preventative measures, using the tools provided) culture using the tools provided
- Supports, cooperates and communicates with all colleagues, including crew and sales staff
- Ensures that security and safety procedures are adhered to in accordance with set procedures
- Establishes, maintains and evaluates statistical data
General
- Performs crew support such as briefings, crew catering and hotel bookings
- Keeps up-to-date with all developments & changes regarding new procedures, incl. security procedures
- Fully cooperates with LCAG management, Cargo/Operations and warehouse staff
- Assists with cargo handling related supervision and co-ordination
- Performs all handling duties within LCAG & GHA when appropriate
- Performs all other duties assigned or delegated by supervisors
- Performs Load Master duties if required
- After gaining sufficient experience he/she performs surveillance duties
- Reporting of Incidents as per SAM
People Management/Supervision
- Assists the supervisor in the Ground Handling Agents ground operations activities by economical utilization of all manpower and ensuring that all LCAG safety and quality standards are adhered to
- Provides regular and accurate staff feedback to the General Handling Agent management and to Manager Handling
Local / Regional Specifics (up to 30%):
- Supervises, motivates, encourages, guides and evaluates the staff of GHA (General Handling Agents) in co-operation with GHA management
- Ensures the planning of work and appropriate scheduling in absence of the Cargo Supervisor
- Performs local training for GHA staff – Keeps records of all support activity related to GHA
- Supports monitoring and controlling subcontractors (including handling company), requesting corrective action when necessary to ensure required performance levels
* All other duties as assigned or required
Are you ready to Take-off with us? Know more about the requirements:
- High School Diploma/ GED required
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent higher education diploma
- 3-6 years of experience in related positions desirable (can be substituted for a combination of education and job experience)
- Experience in airfreight handling and operations preferred
- Fluency in English required
- Knowledge of local customs regulations desirable
- Clean driving license
- Must be willing to work shifts
- Must possess a legal work permit in the U.S.
* CV/Resume required
* Company may provide relocation assistance
Lufthansa Group is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Pay: $5,100.00 - $5,900.00 per month
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Professional development assistance
Experience:
- Air Cargo: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
