Freighter Operations Controller

Synopsis



To oversee and control the integrity of the freighter operation. Responsible for planning (0-3 days out), communication across all stakeholders, proactive engagement and follow up with the HUB, Network teams and GHA’s.

Accountabilities

• 24/7 responsible to drive and improve freighter OTP in a highly challenging environment of the appointed station(s) by fulfilling all tasks associated to ramp coordination/supervision of freighter operations.
• Establish best practices to enable revenue budget achievements and to support service delivery, cost savings and compliance related to Safety & Security.
• Ensure compliance with all Etihad procedures and regulatory requirements in relation to safety, security and Dangerous Goods.
• Responsible for service delivery on freighter stations in collaboration with Regional and Area Cargo Managers through OTP SGHA/SLA’s and KPI/DAP movements.
• Pro-actively communicate to GHA/Area managers on operational matters i.e. AUH HUB, Hub Quality DM, HCC, AOCC, for land connections and stand allocations.
• Pro-active GHA/Area management engagement for preparation and instructions of special loads & high-profile movements.
• Complete daily tasks and ensure all operational requirements are in place by completing the required check sheet for all Equine & Charter movements (including offline handling setup).
• Special Load Requests process execution.
• Produce the weekly freighter OTP report and the monthly (freighter) station report.
• Responsible for coordinating the freighter disruption process from an operational perspective.
  
  

Education & Experience

• 5 years relevant experience
• Educated to at least high school level, preferably diploma level in logistics, operations and freighter management or related discipline with acquired specialisation in cargo handling operations.
• At least three years of cargo operation experience.
  
  

About Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, was formed in 2003 and quickly went on to become one of the world’s leading airlines. From its home in Abu Dhabi, Etihad flies to passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and North America. Together with Etihad’s codeshare partners, Etihad’s network offers access to hundreds of international destinations. In recent years, Etihad has received numerous awards for its superior service and products, cargo offering, loyalty programme and more. All this ties into Etihad’s ambitious Journey 2030 strategy. The airline plans to double its fleet size and triple the number of customers over the next six years as it sets out to be the airline everyone wants to fly!

To learn more, visit etihad.com

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