Air Freight Specialist

Versar Global Solutions

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

Operate GATES/GDSS, load/unload cargo, and perform ground support at an air terminal.

25 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 weighing

load planning

equipment operation

gates system

pushback towing

wing‑walker

Accurately weigh and record cargo and baggage.
Ensure cargo and baggage are properly handled utilizing the load plan lAW applicable instructions.
Ensure all Performance Work Statement (PWS) requirements are properly and accurately accomplished.
Reconfigure cargo to meet aircraft envelope.
Properly store and facilitate onward movement of all cargo.
Store and park AGE equipment per the published parking plan.
Position, deposition, connect, disconnect to / from aircraft all ground support equipment to include 150 lb Halon Fire Bottles.
Perform Wing-Walker duties.
Offload/ on load cargo on surface and air conveyance.
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.
Escort trucks, buses, personnel and other surface conveyances.
Build-up/ break-down baggage/mix pallets, multi-pallet trains and loose cargo.
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.
Accomplish manual procedures when systems are down.
Perform terminal inventories.
Process cargo lAW applicable instructions.
Perform pushback and towing duties for all transiting aircraft.
Ensure maximum aircraft utilization based upon available airlift and existing port backlogs.
Wash AGE equipment as scheduled.
You will be required to maintain authorization for a CAC card.
Perform supplemental duties in Aircraft Services or other work centers as required by Supervisor, Lead and Management.
Ensure all trash is removed from aircraft other than AMC Contracted Aircraft.
Facilitate on-time aircraft departures.
Perform follow-me marshaling to include blocking, chocking, wingtip/tail clearance guard duties.
Coordinate timely cargo and mail pick-up/release.
Operate GATES/GDSS systems as required.
Ensure all vehicles are parked per the published vehicle parking plan.
Ensure water coolers, ice chests and freezer are stocked with water and ice for each shift.
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.
Perform Joint Inspections.
Assists with data base integrity by reviewing all required GATES reports when requested.
Operate/inspect light carts positioned on aircraft parking locations.
Validate, select, stage and load aircraft IAW applicable guidance.

What you bring

air terminal

english

interpersonal skills

computer skills