Ground Handler

Responsibilities:

• Confirm with the Ground Handler (GHA) that the Unit Load Device (ULD) is in place as per the Flight Booking List (FBL).
• Supervise the buildup of cargo in the warehouse to ensure correct buildup and labeling are done for the shipment.
• Ensure that the GHA has scaled/weighed the cargo & that all the weight dockets are in place.
• Ensure that the GHA has the weight dockets compiled through a flight weight statement & sent to the load control for flight planning.
• Ensure timely towing of cargo to the flight bay & confirm that the pallet tags are properly labeled.
• Follow up on the shipment Export documents that must accompany the shipment & ensure that the GHA has received the documents for preparation of the Cargo export Manifest.
• Supervise loading of the cargo into the aircraft & monitor any changes that may arise, eg shipment offloads due to payload, trim, etc.
• Notify the GHA & booking staff of any changes while loading for possible manifest amendments.
• Confirm that the GHA cargo manifest tallies with the final aircraft manifest.
• Notify the GHA & booking staff of the departure of the aircraft for system closure.
• Collect data with the GHA after every flight departure for replenishing of ULD’s.
• Request for replenishment of ULD’s from the hub office based on available data for the next incoming flight.
• Gather the cargo manifest for filling & billing by the finance team.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements:

• Minimum of degree
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role