Air Freight Specialist

Versar Global Solutions

Provides full mission lifecycle engineering, environmental, security, IT and infrastructure services globally.

Operate air terminal systems, handle cargo loading/unloading, and manage ground support equipment.

3 days ago ago

Junior (1-3 years)

Full Time

Kuwait City, Al Asimah, Kuwait

Onsite

Company Size

2,000 Employees

Service Specialisms

Construction services

Project Management

Engineering

Consulting

Technical Services

Environmental Services

Design

Sector Specialisms

Power Generation

Utilities

Equipment Maintenance

Engineering

Ecological Services

Emergency Management

Transportation

Airfield Operations

Role

What you would be doing

cargo processing

load planning

gates operations

aircraft services

vehicle ops

inventory control

Ensure maximum aircraft utilization based upon available airlift and existing port backlogs.
Assists with data base integrity by reviewing all required GATES reports when requested.
Build-up/ break-down baggage/mix pallets, multi-pallet trains and loose cargo.
Offload/ on load cargo on surface and air conveyance.
Perform Cargo Processing, Special Handling, and Load Planning functions in accordance with AFI24-605, Volumes, DTR 4500-9 1Parts 2 and 3, and AFJMAN 24-204 and other applicable instructions.
You will be required to maintain authorization for a CAC card.
Ensure water coolers, ice chests and freezer are stocked with water and ice for each shift.
Operate GATES/GDSS systems as required.
Escort trucks, buses, personnel and other surface conveyances.
Perform supplemental duties in Aircraft Services or other work centers as required by Supervisor, Lead and Management.
Perform Joint Inspections.
Accomplish manual procedures when systems are down.
Perform Wing-Walker duties.
Process cargo lAW applicable instructions.
Perform pushback and towing duties for all transiting aircraft.
Ensure all Performance Work Statement (PWS) requirements are properly and accurately accomplished.
Perform follow-me marshaling to include blocking, chocking, wingtip/tail clearance guard duties.
Store and park AGE equipment per the published parking plan.
Wash AGE equipment as scheduled.
Facilitate on-time aircraft departures.
Ensure all vehicles are parked per the published vehicle parking plan.
Perform aircraft ground services IAW Air Force Occupational Safety and Health Standard (AFOSHSTD) 91-100, T.O. 00-25-172, AFI 11-218, and applicable aircraft T.O.’s.
Position, deposition, connect, disconnect to / from aircraft all ground support equipment to include 150 lb Halon Fire Bottles.
Reconfigure cargo to meet aircraft envelope.
Operate K-loaders, forklifts, buses, tugs, vans or other required vehicles safely, inspect daily utilizing check lists and AFTO forms and ensure vehicles in need of repair or service are properly turned in to maintenance.
Ensure all trash is removed from aircraft other than AMC Contracted Aircraft.
Accurately weigh and record cargo and baggage.
Validate, select, stage and load aircraft IAW applicable guidance.
Coordinate timely cargo and mail pick-up/release.
Ensure cargo and baggage are properly handled utilizing the load plan lAW applicable instructions.
Properly store and facilitate onward movement of all cargo.
Perform terminal inventories.
Operate/inspect light carts positioned on aircraft parking locations.

What you bring

computer skills

passport

interpersonal

ground handling