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Brief Description
To ensure effective control of aircraft Weight & Balance in compliance with airline Safety Standards and Operational requirements
Detailed Description
Principal Accountabilities (Responsibility)
- Prepare, plan, and ensure adequate supervision of aircraft loading processes on a shift basis to ensure optimized utilization of aircraft space and performance and an expeditious cargo and baggage handling for customer satisfaction.
- Ensure provision of loadsheet that shows load distribution, passenger cabin seating, special loads and LMCs conform to company policy and procedures and customers’ SLAs on a shift basis.
- Ensure EZFW calculations are accurate and are within the limits required by the company to minimize unnecessary extra fuel uplift in the entire KQ route network.
- Prepare and report on a shift basis Weight & Balance daily performance detail in a timely manner to enable cost effective actions and safe flight operations.
- Coordinate with relevant internal and external approved training institutions in planning of requisite training courses to keep Load Controllers current and for new courses as new aircraft type introduced.
- Ensure corrective and preventative actions within Load Control identified by quality & safety inspections and audits, investigations or other internal reporting mechanisms are undertaken within the agreed time frame.
- Manage the rostering of the Load Control team for work, leave and training.
- Lead, Motivate and carry out performance appraisals for the team that ensure proficiencies and licenses are as per company and regulatory standards.
- Ensure implementation of safety, security, and emergency standards always.
- Promote and Maintain a positive , Safety , Quality and Security culture for kenya Airways and its Partners by ensuring compliance with relevant industry, legislative and company standards therefore creating a healthy ,safe and secure environment..
- Monitor and ensure staff perform their tasks as per company standards and regulatory requirement. Conduct quality control checks and record any gaps
- In carrying out the above roles the Shift Leader Load Control Officer shall put emphasis on the following tasks:
- Planned/Actual offloads due space/weight restrictions.
- Customer OTIs, Compliance with SLAs.
- No. of loading discrepancies.
- EZFW errors.
- Appraisal reports.
- Validity of licenses
Job Requirements
Qualification (Minimum)
- Diploma in Flight/Airport Operations or Certificate in Weight and Balance OR University graduate in mathematics or applied sciences
- Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in Flight Operations or Airport Operations.
- Conversant with KQ’s commercial activities and processes.
- Computer literate.
How To Apply
If you fit the profile, then apply today. Please submit a copy your detailed Curriculum Vitae here only. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Kenya Airways is an equal opportunity employer
External End Date : 14-Mar-2025
