What you will do:
The Supervisor, Ground Training & Compliance will ensure the provision of research, development, implementation, and monitoring of FAA and TSA compliant methods and procedures for cargo airline ground operations including: air cargo build-up, restraint, and loading; dangerous goods air acceptance and handling; aircraft weight & balance calculation; aircraft loading and ground handling; cargo and aircraft security; as well as operational safety and Safety Management System (SMS) processes. Supervise and oversee the provision of classroom and on-the-job technical and regulatory training of ground operations cargo and aircraft ground handling processes performed by airline employees and contract service providers. Supervise the provision of Professional Loadmaster services, flying onboard company aircraft in support of worldwide air cargo, charter contracts, and managing the safe and secure provision of cargo and aircraft ground handling measures and services for those flights. Administer & schedule PLM program. Communicate and coordinate ground operations technical, safety, security, and regulatory matters with airline management and staff, regulatory agents and inspectors, customer and contractor staff, and Professional Loadmaster staff. Supervise the conduct of SMS Safety Assurance auditing and Safety Risk Management of Ground Operations processes and services provided by airline employees and contractors. Ensure implementation of SMS Pro processes. Supervise the Ground Operations Instructor / Auditor and Loadmaster staff.
What you need:
* High School Diploma/GED
* Seven (7) years of experience in aviation cargo operations
* Auditor experience
* Current FAA (14 CFR) Aircraft Weight & Balance (Load planner/Loadmaster) Certification, or ability to recertify upon employment
* Current FAA (49 CFR) Dangerous Goods Inspector Certification, or ability to recertify upon employment
* Ability to obtain and maintain TSA Security Threat Assessment and/or airport SIDA credential
* Knowledge and experience in aircraft weight & balance calculation methods and tools
* Knowledge and experience with FAR/ICAO/IATA regulations governing carriage of cargo, acceptance of dangerous goods for air transport, aircraft loading, aircraft ground handling, and cargo and aircraft safety measures
* Knowledge and experience with cargo and aircraft security regulations and measures
* Valid driver's license
* Valid US passport
* Ability to travel up to 30% of time