Turnaround Coordinator– Narrow Body - Nairobi, Kenya - Kenya Airways

Description

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Kenya Airways is the Africa's Leading Airline-Business in the World.

JOB SUMMARY

Job Requirements Relevant University Degree with a Minimum of 2years ramp experience ORRelevant Diploma with over 5 years 'experience in Ground OperationKnowledge of Load Control and Weight & Balance.Computer literateKnowledge of ramp equipment usageDangerous goods CAT 8 regulationsAircraft Handling and LoadingAircraft Loading supervisorJKIA Local emergency proceduresSafety Management System (SMS) AwarenessAirside driver training

RESPONSIBILITIES

Embrace and maintain a positive safety culture, a healthy and secure management of the turnaround process whilst complying with company procedures and processes, regulatory authorities and requirements of customer airlines.Ascertain all aspects of aircraft preparation in readiness for offloading/loading as per standard operating.Procedures.Ensure compliance between loading instructions and load presented for loading whilst strictly adhering to the instructions unless authorized to deviate.Provide leadership and direct supervision staff who are undertaking all loading and equipment operations.Activities associated with turnaround to ensure conformity with all Standard Operating Procedures.Champion ramp safety by effectively enforcing ramp standard operating procedures to reduce ramp incidents and accidents ensuring healthy, safe and secure working environment.Ensure on time and proper completion of offloading and loading of cargo and baggage for efficient delivery for both Kenya Airways and customer airlines.Report torn, leaking and oversize packaging and defective ULD's before loading and when offloading.Ensure ULDs properly with locks and bulk loads correctly with nets and approved tie downs complying toCorrect lashing / load spreading.Ensure that special loads, including Dangerous Goods are stowed according to regulations and Carrier operating procedures.Upon completion of loading, communicate the final loading to the Load controller.Ensure correct baggage reconciliation procedures are met and documentation completed before aircraft departure.In absence of a dedicated Turnaround coordinator wide body, be the central point of liaison with all stakeholders and coordinate the turnaround.Optimize maximally all the allocated resources and tools of work.Raise casual operator's forms to ensure billing for services rendered.Monitor sequence activity against agreed station turnaround plan and timings.Establish and maintain constant ground to cockpit communication in a clear and precise manner (if authorized and when required to do so)Identify and report hazards, near misses, incidents and accident within the turnaround process.Adhere to KQ WAY principals and best practices.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Quality management, Logistics planning and management, Quality control and supervision, Team leadership

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree