Load Control Officer | Emirates Airline & Group Dubai, UAE

June 20, 2011

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The Position:

* Perform all aircraft Weight and Balance and Documentation activities for EK and/or OAL on a shift basis for arriving and departing aircraft at Dubai International Airport. Ensure the provision of an accurate and punctual service to all airlines and that activities conform to legal and safety requirements as outlined by various regulatory bodies such as IATA, DCA, FAA, JAROPS, Aircraft Manufacturers, Airline Weight and Balance manuals etc.

* Review existing operational practices, systems and procedures to create work / process efficiencies and source opportunities to maximise aircraft space utilisation and fuel uptake, in order to exploit maximum revenue capacity and performance capability per aircraft.

* Co-ordinate the receipt, record and onward communication of relevant information from variousstakeholders including outstations (mainly for EK)required for the preparation of weight and balance documentation (loading instruction report, load sheet and trim sheet) for an aircraft. Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to enhance customer service standards and facilitate the exchange of information & ensure all under the wing activities are carried out in a safe & effective manner.

Job Accountabilities

Operations

* Responsible for the effective planning and preparation of all system and manual weight and balance documentation (loading instruction report, load sheet and trim sheet), ensuring these are accurate and meet the required safety and legal standards as outlined by various regulatory bodies. Ensure the accuracy of passenger figures, baggage / cargo weights, that fuel figures correspond with the final quantity stated on the fuelling order, that dead load distribution figures match those on the loading report and that the weight and balance conditions of the aircraft are within legal, safe and structural limits. Ensure all CLC procedures and processes as per SOPs outlined in EK WBM are followed at Dubai & Outstations (EK only)

* Responsible for the preparation & issuance of both manual / system loading instruction reports to all ground handling staff as per agreed schedules and ensure a detailed briefing is provided to these staff prior to proceeding to the assigned aircraft. The briefing should cover all special handling requirements, aircraft space / weight limitations, special loads, fuel uptake, ULD hold configurations, seating restrictions etc., in order that Ramp, Baggage and Operation Services teams can provide a safe and punctual service through the optimum usage of manpower and equipment resources.

* Responsible for providing the Captain, Flight Operations & all Airlines with required information such as estimated zero fuel weight for flight planning purposes and final zero fuel weight figures immediately upon flight closure to enable maximum fuel uplift and trim fuel transfer within ground time as stipulated by the airline.

* Incorporate staff acceptance information in DCS and check acceptance of standby passengers/cargo before flight check-in closure depending upon payload availability. Co-ordinate with the stations for the last minute changes on the Load Sheet are done ensuring the space, weight, structural and procedural limits are adhered to and the signed copy of the ACARS Load Sheet is collected (EK Only).

Optimizing load, flight performance and achieving on-time departures.

* Optimize aircraft load factor and balance by creating efficiencies through the use of different ULD hold versions and weight / load distributions. (ULD hold versions vary from one flight to another and can range from 10 to 200 ULD hold versions depending on the aircraft type).

* Responsible for the preparation of manual and system Trim Sheets ensuring these reflect an optimum aircraft AFT weight distribution thereby creating efficiencies in fuel consumption during flight, aircraft performance, resulting in a reduced ware & tare on the engines and