Position: Aircraft Cargo Handler (Loaders)/ Machine Operators
Reports to: Branch Manager
Deadline: 31st August, 2019
Responsible for overseeing the movement and safety of cargo and baggage on an aircraft. Unload, load, and secure cargo, determine orientation and destination, and complete load plans.
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Duties and Responsibilities:
- Transfer cargo onto airplanes.
- Direct ground crew in the loading, unloading, securing, and staging of aircraft cargo or baggage.
- Determine the quantity and orientation of cargo, compute aircraft center of gravity, and sign the load plan or manifest.
- Load and unload aircraft, perform preflight and post-flight aircraft checks, and compute weight and balance
- Ensure the safety and comfort of passengers, secure cargo during flight, and airdrop cargo and personnel.
- Calculate load weights for different aircraft compartments, using charts and computers.
- Confer with customers, supervisors, contractors, and other staff to exchange information and to resolve problems.
- Ensure all governmental regulations, company procedures, and safety and security requirements are followed.
- Calculate the aircraft’s center of gravity and assess the quantity of cargo.
- Operate a variety of equipment, including trucks, forklifts, conveyors and baggage tugs.
- Accompany aircraft as a member of the flight crew to monitor and handle cargo in flight.
- Assist and brief passengers on safety and emergency procedures.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Diploma or equivalent
- Have a valid driver’s license
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Frequently lift bags or items weighing up to and including 50 pounds
- Occasionally lift bags or items weighing between 50 and 70 pounds
- Pass a physical agility test
- Possess basic computer skills
- Have strong verbal communication skills in both English and Swahili
- Be willing to work a fixed and/or rotating schedule including afternoons, evenings, weekends and holidays.
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