Turnaround Coordinator

Signing off weight and balance for every departing aircraft is one of the main duties of the Turnaround Coordinator vacancy at dnata For Airport Services Ltd. in Erbil, Iraq. The coordinator is the first point of contact at the aircraft for everyone working the turnaround, and keeps them all working toward an on-time departure for the customer airline.

About the turnaround coordinator job in Erbil

The coordinator keeps the dnata Duty Manager fully updated on the critical path of the turnaround, and changes the schedule when needed to protect the departure time. dnata lists this as a safety-sensitive role, with exposure to weather, noise, heavy lifting and manual handling, stress and fatigue, and moving equipment.

Responsibilities

• Calculates and controls weight and balance for each departure, gives the captain the EZFW and load sheet, and adds any LMC changes after FF before PD status
• Supervises aircraft loading and offloading against the loading instructions, with any deviation cleared by the Duty Officer before release
• Liaises with flight and cabin crew, engineers, caterers, cargo, ramp and passenger services staff to raise problems that could affect the turnaround
• Records engagement times and key milestones and uses them to assign accurate delay codes
• Completes movement messages for customer airlines and enters the dnata data needed in GCHN for charging and KPI reporting
• Leads a safety briefing at the start of each shift and checks that procedures and safe practices are followed
• Reports hazards, injuries, ill health and near misses, and keeps recurrent training and competences current
• Handles all pre- and post-flight tasks and related admin

Requirements

• Hands-on background in aircraft loading, baggage handling, load control and documentation, and passenger handling
• Proficient knowledge of airport operations and advanced IT and computer skills
• English language test at level 5 with a pass mark of 60%, plus good spoken and written English
• A valid driving license
• Ability to lead a team, handle conflict and work under pressure and tight time limits in a multicultural team
• Initiative, motivation and a solid work ethic

Preferred qualifications

• Previous aviation experience

How to apply

Applications are submitted the application button below, and candidates can attach an updated CV. The company says only those who meet the criteria will be considered, and late applications after the closing date, Erbil local time, will not be accepted.