Controller, Load Control at Kenya Airways

Brief Description        

To ensure effective control of aircraft Weight &Balance in compliance with airline Safety Standards and Operationalrequirements

Detailed Description        

• Prepare,plan, and ensure adequate supervision of aircraft loading processes on a shiftbasis to ensure optimized utilization of aircraft space and performance and anexpeditious cargo and baggage handling for customer satisfaction.
• Ensureprovision of accurate loadsheet that shows load distribution,passenger cabin seating, special loads and LMCs conform to company policy andprocedures and customers’ SLAs on a shift basis.
• EnsureEZFW calculations are accurate and are within the limits required by thecompany to minimize unnecessary extra fuel uplift in the entire KQ routenetwork.
• Prepareand report on a shift basis Weight & Balance daily performance detail in atimely manner to enable cost effective actions and safe flight operations.
• Coordinatewith relevant internal and external approved training institutions in planningof requisite training courses to keep Load Controllers current and for newcourses as new aircraft type introduced.
• Ensurecorrective and preventative actions within Load Control identified by quality& safety inspections and audits, investigations or other internalreporting mechanisms are undertaken within the agreed time frame.
• Managethe rostering of the Load Control team for work, leave and training.
• Lead,Motivate and carry out performance appraisals for the team that ensureproficiencies and licenses are as per company and regulatory standards.
• Ensureimplementation of safety, security, and emergency standards always.
• Ensureand maintain a healthy, safe, and secure working environment in compliance withthe relevant industry, regulatory and legislative requirements, companyprocedures, regulatory authorities, and requirements of customer airlines.
•  Incarrying out the above roles the Shift Leader Load Control Officer shall putemphasis on the following tasks:
• Planned/Actual offloadsdue space/weight restrictions.
• Customer OTIs,Compliance with SLAs.
• No. of loadingdiscrepancies.
• EZFW errors.
• Appraisal reports.
• Validity of licenses.

Job Requirements        

• Certificatein Flight/Airport Operations, /Weight and Balance
• Universitygraduate in mathematics or applied sciences.
• Minimum5 years’ relevant experience in Flight Operations or Airport Operations.

Additional Details        

• Conversant with KQ’s commercial activities and processes.
• Computer literate.
• Strong planning and analytical skills.
• Good negotiator and ability to influence.
• Ability to think on your feet.
• Team Player
• Initiative