Freighter Load Control Officer

About the role

The air cargo industry is entering an accelerated phase of change and transformation. From digitalising 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 talent – the bold, the imaginative and the change-makers. All of whom 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 exciting opportunity to be part of Qatar Airways Cargo Freighter Operations team in Doha as a Freighter Load Control Officer.

In this role, you will be responsible for centralized weight and balance functions in the QR freighter network. You will maintain safe and high-quality freighter operations at all times through effective production of freighter load plans and load sheets through CLC system.

You take a proactive approach in making necessary decisions in coordination with superiors to avoid any interruption of freighter operations related to centralized weight and balance functions.

As part of your daily responsibilities, you will also:

• Be responsible for full weight and balance functions consisting of preparing the load plan, generating the load sheet and optimization of the cargo load and all related functions (i.e. fuel optimization, offload decisions, changes to loading configuration, multi-sector sequence planning, etc.) for all QR freighter flights.
• Make decisions on specific cargo offloads, planning aircraft center of gravity safely, loading sequences, cargo segregations and recovery plan.
• Act as an operational focal point for weight and balance function of the freighter flights that the staff is handling.
• Ensure to cover centralized weight and balance function for all freighter flights during the shift considering freighter schedule, MVT messages rotational delays and flight diversions.
• Work in close coordination with stations for finalized UWS which must include NOTOC information based on QR regulated precision time schedule
• Prepare Loading Instructions Report(s) to instruct the ramp team where to load all ULDs on aircraft.
• Prepare and transmit preliminary and final load sheet based on the information i.e. final fuel details, crew bags details, potable water weight adjustments and ramp clearance from the station.

Be part of an extraordinary story

Your skills. Your imagination. Your ambition. At Qatar Airways, there are no boundaries to your potential and the impact you can make. You’ll find infinite opportunities to grow and work on the biggest, most rewarding challenges that will build your skills and experience. You have the chance to be a part of our future, and build the life you want while being part of an international community and a world class airline.

Our best is here and still to come. To us, impossible is only a challenge. Join us as we dare to achieve what’s never been done before.

Together, everything is possible.

About You

We are looking for a professional with the following skills and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or other related discipline
• 3-4 years of job-related experience.
• Weight and balance certification for freighter aircraft / wide body passenger aircraft
• Valid Dangerous Goods Regulation CAT10 or CAT6
• Proficiency in IATA regulations

About Qatar Airways Group

Our story started with four aircraft. Today, we deliver excellence across 12 different businesses coming together as one. We’ve grown fast, broken records and set trends that others follow. We don’t slow down by the fear of failure. Instead, we dare to achieve what’s never been done before.

So, whether you’re creating a unique experience for our customers or innovating behind the scenes, every person contributes to our proud story. A story of spectacular growth and determination. Now is the time to bring your best ideas and passion to a place where your ambition will know no boundaries, and be part of a truly global community.

Application Guidelines

If you’re ready to join a progressive team and have a challenging and rewarding career, then apply now by uploading your CV and completing our quick application form.