The air cargo industry is entering an accelerated phase of change and transformation. From digitalizing the end-to-end value chain, to fortifying a true e-commerce experience, to the launch of digital freight marketplaces, and much more.As the world’s largest global air cargo carrier, Qatar Airways Cargo is leading this change.
To support our vision, we are looking for talents – the bold, the imaginative and the change-maker. All of who will support Qatar Airways Cargo’s position as a true leader in the air freight industry. If you want to make an impact, to grow your experience and to challenge your comfort zone, then join us at Qatar Airways Cargo and be part of our passionate team.
As the business expands, we are pleased to announce an incredibly exciting opportunity to be part of Qatar Airways Cargo’s Operations Team in Doha as a Manager Dangerous Goods.
Join the QR Cargo family and leave a mark as part of the Cargo Operations.
About the role
In this role, you will be accountable for the development and implementation of Dangerous Goods (DG) Cargo strategy, policies, procedures, training and oversight program for Qatar Airways to meet regulatory requirements of QCAA, and globally ensuring safe operations for the airline.
As part of your role, your responsibilities will be inclusive of, but not limited to the following:
- Develop and implement strategies for Dangerous Goods for Qatar Airways Cargo, in collaboration with all departments, aligned with organizational overall goals and objectives to ensure compliance and safe operation.
- Identify emerging industry trends and opportunities, manage overall Dangerous Goods for the airline, and recommend strategic initiatives to maintain competitive edge, operational efficiency and safe operation.
- Develop and implement policies, procedures and best practices, in collaboration with all departments, to optimize operational efficiency and ensure compliance with the relevant regulations.
- Oversee day-to-day of the Dangerous Goods (DG) operations, ensuring efficient, effective delivery of DG services and products compliant with Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA), IATA Dangerous Goods Regulation, other relevant international regulations and standards.
- Act as the advisor and represent QR in QCAA on specific working groups including IATA/ICAO panel meetings to ensure QR issues are addressed and industry consensus can be achieved when changing regulations. Represent QR on IATA/ICAO safety initiatives related to DG.
- Work in collaboration with IATA on regulatory, procedural changes and variations of QR and state of Qatar to ensure International Air Transport Association publications (The Air Cargo Tariff (TACT), IATA Dangerous Goods Regulation (DGR) and Lithium Battery Shipping Regulations (LBSR) are always up-to-date ensuring compliant and smooth information flows to the external service providers and QR customers.
- Oversee and supervise employees. Direct daily activities, recruit, train, develop and discipline to ensure a high standard of service delivery.
Qualifications
About you
- Minimum High School qualification with at least 9 years of job-related experience.
- Excellent command of English language and influencing capabilities.
- Must hold Dangerous Good Acceptance Certification within past three years.
- Training in auditing, risk assessment, investigation and experienced of training/mentoring Dangerous Goods teams.
- Expert knowledge on IATA and ICAO Dangerous Goods Regulations with up to date technical developments and operational safety issues.
- Excellent problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
Application Guidelines
Please see below for all eligibility and requirements for internal applications and please note that any applications not meeting the criteria will not be processed.
- All internal candidates can only have three active applications at any point in time
- All internal candidates must have completed a minimum 10 months in their current role in order to apply for a new role
- All internal candidates with an active final warning letter will be automatically disqualified from the recruitment process
- If you are a Deck Crew (Qatar Airways & Qatar Executive) or Qatar Executive Cabin Crew candidate, you would require a NOC to apply for this role.
