Load Control Supervisor at Kenya Airways

Brief Description        

To perform all the weight and balance functions to passengers, passenger baggage, cargo and mail in adherence to set passenger and aircraft safety.

Detailed Description        

• Prepare and communicate to loading personnel a load plan that is in line with aircraft loading processes on a shift basis to ensure optimized utilization of aircraft space and performance and an expeditious cargo and baggage handling for customer satisfaction.
• Prepare load Sheet that shows load distribution, passenger cabin seating, special loads and LMCs that conform to company policy and procedures and customers’ SLAs on a shift basis.
• Calculate accurately EZFW that is within the limits required by the company to minimize unnecessary extra fuel uplift in the entire KQ route network and provide the same to Flight Dispatchers in a timely manner.
• Report to the shift leader Weight & Balance daily performance details in a timely manner to enable cost effective actions and safe flight operations.
• Ensure implementation of safety, security, and emergency standards always.
• Ensure and maintain a healthy, safe, and secure working environment in compliance with the relevant industry, regulatory and legislative requirements, company procedures, regulatory authorities, and requirements of customer airlines.
• In carrying out the above roles the Shift Leader Load Control Officer shall put emphasis on the following tasks:
• Customer OTIs, Compliance with SLAs.
• No. of loading discrepancies.
• EZFW errors.
• Validity of licenses

Job Requirements        

• University graduate in Mathematics, Applied sciences or related course.

OR

• Diploma with Certificate in Weight and Balance training.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Flight Operations or Airport Operations
• 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.

Additional Details        

• Technical awareness
• Leadership skills
• Attentive to details
• Innovative
• Cost–conscious
• Supervisory skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skill