dnata is more than a global air and travel services provider. We connect people with possibilities and opportunities across 130+ airports in 34 countries through ground handling, cargo, travel, and catering & retail services. Our purpose is clear: to deliver on the promises our customers make. We are powered by a bold vision to be the world’s most admired air and travel services provider, which guides our strategy, culture, and every role across our teams. Our core values fuel everything we do: we are safe, we play to win, we respect everyone and work together as a team, and we are future thinking. At dnata, we foster diversity, nurture ambition, and celebrate achievement. If you're inspired by purpose and motivated to be part of a global team shaping the future of aviation and travel, we’d love to have you onboard.

On the ground, dnata USA keeps 27 of the country’s major airports connected – both with each other and the world - including John F. Kennedy Airport in New York City. Handling 200,000 tonnes of cargo, guiding 15,000,000 passengers and keeping 50,000 flights in the air each year, the work that the dnata USA team complete on the ground is crucial to keeping the country in the air.

As a dnata Central Load Controller (CLC), you manage, lead, direct and coordinate all activities related to the safe loading of aircraft. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Manages, leads, directs, coordinates the activities of the operations group loading the aircraft.

Aware of, and the ability to follow, airline specific guidelines.

Ensure that accurate weight and balance data is generated to support safe, compliant, and efficient flight operations.

Accurately distributes and completes all load control.

Make sound decisions and prioritize workload to effectively manage operational needs.

Runs main deck controls for aircraft loading/unloading of cargo.

Ensure compliance with dnata, TSA and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and policies.

Other duties as assigned.

Can meet the Station’s attendance standards.

Job Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Possess/maintain a valid State driver's license and other FAA/Airport required identification/seals or authorizations.

High school diploma or equivalent

Must be flexible to work variable shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Specific shifts to be determined by administrative staff due to operational needs.

Must be able to work extended hours on short notice during irregular operation.

Ability to work in inclement weather.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without accommodations.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions, provided such accommodations do not create an undue hardship for the Company.

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