Load Control Supervisor at Kenya Airways

Brief Description        

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

Detailed Description        

• Prepare, plan, and ensure adequate supervision of 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.
• Ensure provision of load sheet that shows load distribution, passenger cabin seating, special loads and LMCs conform to company policy and procedures and customers’ SLAs on a shift basis.
• Ensure EZFW calculations are accurate and are within the limits required by the company to minimize unnecessary extra fuel uplift in the entire KQ route network.
• Prepare and report on a shift basis Weight & Balance daily performance detail in a timely manner to enable cost effective actions and safe flight operations.
• Lead, Motivate and carry out performance appraisals for the team that ensure proficiencies and licenses are as per company and regulatory standards.
• 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 Load Control Supervisor shall put emphasis on the following tasks:

• Planned/Actual offloads due space/weight restrictions.
• Customer OTIs, Compliance with SLAs.
• No. of loading discrepancies.
• EZFW errors.
• Appraisal reports.
• Validity of licenses.

Job Requirements        

• Certificate in Flight/Airport Operations/Weight and Balance
• University graduate in mathematics or applied sciences. 
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in Flight Operations or Airport Operations. 
• Conversant with KQ’s commercial activities and processes.
• Computer literate.
• Strong planning and analytical skills.

Additional Details        

• Good negotiator and ability to influence.
• Flexible and adaptable.