Dangerous Goods & Regulated Cargo Program Specialist

Atlas Air•Miami, FL

12d•$54,000 - $64,000

About The Position

Serves the company by ensuring the compliance with domestic and international dangerous goods regulations. Liaisons with domestic and international governmental agencies to ensure full compliance. Values and Behavioral Standards: To ensure the effective communication and application of company values and behavioral standards, as stated in our company “Code of Conduct” policy, and to respond appropriately in the event of any known departure.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of domestic and international air dangerous goods regulations and regulated cargo programs.
Proactive in anticipating problems and initiate actions to resolve issues in regarding to training matters.
Strong Computer skills with emphasis on Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel and Word specifically), Adobe Acrobat and Photoshop.
Dangerous Goods certified and qualified.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship or employer immigration support either now or in the future.

Responsibilities

Comply with all Company procedures as outlined in manuals, bulletins, and memos.
Assist in managing, maintaining and revising, the Company’s FAA Approved Dangerous Goods “Will Carry” Program.
Advise on Dangerous Goods Training Programs for Company’s Ground Operations, Flight Operations and Maintenance personnel in accordance with federal and international regulations.
Performs Dangerous Goods Inspections (documentation, emergency procedures, training, facilities, and compliance) for the Company and related clients, ground handlers and vendors; recommends new/corrective measures to ensure full compliance with ICAO and DOT / FAA regulations.
Review and approve/reject Dangerous Goods and Special Loads shipments
Prepare, submit, and renew Dangerous Goods country permissions for Atlas and Polar worldwide. Inspect ACMI customer’s records to ensure compliance with required country transport permits.
Be participant in maintaining the Company’s Dangerous Goods emergency response policies and procedures for any in-flight or ground emergencies. (Hot Line Assignment )
Advice on the content of computer based training programs and training videos; advise on operations manuals and training manuals as referenced to dangerous goods and special loads.
Performs Dangerous Goods training activities for the Company and related clients, ground handlers and vendors.
Interact with Domestic and International organizations in reference to the Dangerous Goods Transport and Regulations.
Interacts with Federal (FAA, DOT) and International agencies (CAA, IATA, and ICAO). Attend training seminars and regulatory conferences to ensure up-to-date compliance with aviation regulations and the U.S. FAR’s.
Interacts on AMC operations for diplomatic clearances and exemptions.
Other activities and special projects as directed by the Ground Operations Standards and Training Directors.
In the absence of the Manager of Dangerous Goods, the Dangerous Goods Specialist may take the designation of his/her duties.