Lead Flight Planning Agent - QAS Cargo at Qatar Airways

Doha, , Qatar -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Flight Planning, Cargo Optimization, Load Control, ULD Combination, Dangerous Goods Handling, NOTOC Preparation, MS Office, Cargo Handling Procedures, Security Regulations, FBL Compliance, Data Accuracy, Stakeholder Coordination

Industry

Airlines and Aviation

Description

As a Lead Flight Planning Agent you will plan, monitor and ensure 100%25 utilization and optimization of available positions on the flight as per the FBL. Ensure manifest, UWS and NOTOCs are released to load control within the agreed timeframe. Failures to be recorded with the appropriate operational remarks in CROAMlS. Close co-ordination with warehouse build up teams to ensure that the planned allocation is followed to achieve the FAP Operational Accountabilities. Ensure allocated flights are planned as per the FBL handling priorities and special load requirements. Ensure flights are planned timely, effectively and accurately to achieve the set KPls and maximum load factor. Determine the available flight capacity to ensure maximum cargo optimization with the best ULD combination. Ensure recorded irregularities are analyzed during the planning and appropriate follow-ups are done with the relevant stakeholders, to resolve and to uplift the shipments as booked. Provide preliminary cargo tonnage to load control as per the agreed cut-off time and ensure estimated figures are in close proximity of actual tonnage in order to avoid zero fuel weight variance. Proactively communicate with the build-up teams and ensure shipments are built as planned to meet the FBL compliance and to achieve the FAP. Coordinate with the customer airlines and RM proactively and fill-up the under-optimized flights with on-hand loads. Perform the mandatory checks during the flight planning, which involves gross weight checks, NOTOC preparation, security regulations, country restrictions, aircraft limitations, special load segregations and customer airline requirements to maintain 100%25 safety and security aspects. Ensure 100%25 data accuracy at all stages of flight planning, including UWS and NOTOC preparation. Remove the un-planned shipments from the FBL by updating relevant irregularity codes in CROAMIS. Ensure manifest, UWS and NOTOCs are released to load control within the agreed timeframe. Failures to be recorded with the appropriate operational remarks in CROAMIS. Ensure special load pre-alerts are communicated on time with the relevant stakeholders for appropriate handling. Ensure non-compliances are recorded and reported on time to the relevant stakeholders. Ensure all necessary documents including the flight checklist are completed and retained for record purposes. Perform other department duties related to his/her position as directed by the Head of the Department. Be part of an extraordinary story Your skills. Your imagination. Your ambition. Here, 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. 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. Qualifications and experience: High School Qualification with Minimum 2 years of job-related experience OR Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent with Minimum 1 year of job-related experience. Computers and systems literate with thorough knowledge of MS office applications. Accustomed to fundamentals of flight planning. Knowledge of cargo handling procedures. Knowledge on how to handle special products (Dangerous Goods / Live Animal / Pharma). Preferred: Accustomed to fundamentals of load control. 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 has 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.

Responsibilities

Plan and monitor flight utilization to optimize cargo capacity and ensure the timely release of manifests and NOTOCs. Coordinate with warehouse teams and airlines to maintain safety, security, and operational KPIs.