Summary
Date Posted: Friday, June 28, 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Position: Aircraft Cargo Handlers (Loaders) Job Description Reports to: Branch Manager 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. .

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.

Job Skills: Not Specified

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..

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified
Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified

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