GROUND OPERATIONS INSTRUCTOR/AUDITOR

ABX Air, Inc. • Toledo, OH

5h • Onsite

About The Position

The Ground Operations Instructor/Auditor focuses on aircraft cargo loading and will conduct SMS Safety Assurance auditing and Safety Risk Management of ground operations processes and services provided by airline employees and contractors. This role involves communicating and coordinating ground operations technical, safety, security, and regulatory matters with various stakeholders including airline management and staff, regulatory agents and inspectors, customer and contractor staff, and Professional Loadmaster staff. The instructor/auditor will provide classroom and on-the-job technical and regulatory training for ground operations cargo and aircraft ground handling processes. Additionally, the position requires providing subject matter expertise, research, and development of FAA and TSA compliant methods and procedures for cargo airline ground operations, covering areas such as air cargo build-up, restraint, and loading; dangerous goods air acceptance and handling; aircraft weight & balance calculation; aircraft loading and ground handling; cargo and aircraft security; as well as operational safety and Safety Management System (SMS) processes. The role also includes performing Professional Loadmaster duties, flying onboard company aircraft in support of worldwide air cargo charter contracts, performing Ground Security Coordinator duties, managing the safe and secure provision of cargo and aircraft ground handling measures and services for those flights, and administering and scheduling the PLM program.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Five (5) years of experience in aviation cargo operations
• Current FAA (14 CFR) Aircraft Weight and Balance (Loadplanner/Loadmaster) Certification or ability to recertify upon employment
• Current FAA (49 CFR) Dangerous Goods Inspector Certification or ability to recertify upon employment
• Ability to obtain and maintain TSA Security Threat Assessment and/or airport SIDA credential
• Knowledge of aircraft weight and balance calculation methods and tools
• Knowledge of FAR/ICAO/IATA regulations governing carriage of cargo, acceptance of dangerous goods for air transport, aircraft loading, aircraft ground handling, and cargo and aircraft safety measures
• Knowledge of cargo and aircraft security regulations and measures
• Valid driver's license
• Valid US Passport
• Ability to travel up to 50% of time

Nice To Haves

• Associate or Bachelor's degree
• Previous experience conducting audits, evaluations, or other safety assurance measures
• Previous experience as instructor or trainer
• Knowledge or experience with IOSA audits
• Knowledge or experience with ICAO or FAA Safety Management Systems rules and processes

Responsibilities

• Conduct SMS Safety Assurance auditing and Safety Risk Management of ground operations processes and services provided by airline employees and contractors
• Communicate and coordinate ground operations technical, safety, security, and regulatory matters with airline management and staff, regulatory agents and inspectors, customer and contractor staff, and Professional Loadmaster staff
• Provide classroom and on-the-job technical and regulatory training of ground operations cargo and aircraft ground handling processes performed by airline employees and contract service providers
• Provide subject matter expertise, research, and development of FAA and TSA compliant methods and procedures for cargo airline ground operations including: air cargo build-up, restraint, and loading; dangerous goods air acceptance and handling; aircraft weight & balance calculation; aircraft loading and ground handling; cargo and aircraft security; as well as operational safety and Safety Management System (SMS) processes
• Perform Professional Loadmaster duties, flying onboard company aircraft in support of worldwide air cargo charter contracts
• Perform Ground Security Coordinator duties
• Manage the safe and secure provision of cargo and aircraft ground handling measures and services for those flights
• Administer and schedule PLM program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees