THE SWISSPORT PROFILE

Swissport is the world's largest provider of ground and cargo handling services in the aviation industry. The company provides services on behalf of some 835 client-companies and handles around 230 million passengers and 3.9 million flights (movements) per year. The company operates around 120 warehouses and moves approx. 4.1 million...

About the job

Applications are invited from suitable candidates to fill the above position in our Load Control Department. The successful candidate is responsible for ensuring that on time performance is achieved without compromising on safety and service delivery.

Main Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue Load Sheet and LIRF as mandated on behalf of the Customer Carrier.
• Correctly send arrival and post-departure messages on behalf of the Customer Carrier.
• Continuously check that the aircraft loading and unloading activity is within safe weight and centre of gravity limits.
• Verify that Deadload weights provided on the PWS as well as checked-in baggage are within safe loading limits and that they do not pose a hazard to the aircraft or persons around it.
• Complete 2 manual Load Sheet per month to maintain knowledge.
• Liaise with the direct responsible and Unit Head in case of any irregularity or disruption.
• Ensure dangerous goods regulations are maintained.
• Report any event related to non-compliance of the Safety Standards to the QHSE via SMT
• Liaise with Crew Hotel on call and pick up times on behalf of the Customer Carrier.
• Coordinate with the Ramp In-charge to ensure that all flight operations at Ramp are as per agreement with the Customer Carrier.
• Plan staff transport and issue transport supplier with job vouchers in accordance with contractual agreements and budgeted mileage.
• Maintain favorable liaison with Superior & Co-workers to foster a safe, punctual operation.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Education: Diploma or Higher
• Computer Literacy
• Experience: At least 2 years’ experience in aviation
• Customer Oriented
• Problem solving and decision making.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good Planner, who pays attention to detail and is a team player.
• Ability to work under pressure.

• Prepare and issue Load Sheet and LIRF as mandated on behalf of the Customer Carrier.
• Correctly send arrival and post-departure messages on behalf of the Customer Carrier.
• Continuously check that the aircraft loading and unloading activity is within safe weight and centre of gravity limits.
• Verify that Deadload weights provided on the PWS as well as checked-in baggage are within safe loading limits and that they do not pose a hazard to the aircraft or persons around it.
• Complete 2 manual Load Sheet per month to maintain knowledge.
• Liaise with the direct responsible and Unit Head in case of any irregularity or disruption.
• Ensure dangerous goods regulations are maintained.
• Report any event related to non-compliance of the Safety Standards to the QHSE via SMT
• Liaise with Crew Hotel on call and pick up times on behalf of the Customer Carrier.
• Coordinate with the Ramp In-charge to ensure that all flight operations at Ramp are as per agreement with the Customer Carrier.
• Plan staff transport and issue transport supplier with job vouchers in accordance with contractual agreements and budgeted mileage.
• Maintain favorable liaison with Superior & Co-workers to foster a safe, punctual operation.

• Computer Literacy
• Customer Oriented
• Problem solving and decision making.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good Planner, who pays attention to detail and is a team player.
• Ability to work under pressure.

• Diploma or Higher
• At least 2 years’ experience in aviation