Ground Operations Planner

This position is responsible for assisting the Manager of Ground Services with all ground services functions for both Atlas Air. These services consist of ground handling set up, aircraft fuel operations, administration of several databases, aircraft deicing, services and aircraft cabin services.

Responsibilities

Charter and Mission planning and communicating activities through Charter Advisory Process

Responsible for supplier compliance with government regulations and company standards and policies

Tracks and maintains a database of all into-plane fuel agents, fuel farms, ground handling vendors and aircraft de-icing vendors for Atlas Air in Salesforce

Track Loadmaster/PSR reports for vendor performance for offline flying

Provide preferential fueling strategies, i.e. fuel tankering.

Maintains and ensures compliance with Fueling and Ground Services Manuals

Coordinates interdepartmental ground services related activities

Identify and elevate any issues or concerns with upcoming operations

Liaise between ground handlers and fuel suppliers, operations and accounting departments

Liaise with Ops Planning, Sales, and customer service on flight specific requirements

Research airport ground handling capabilities to complete suitability matrix

Responsible for Animal charters pre alerts (AVI Alert form) to downline stations

Arrange vendor payment requirements for charters and missions as needed

Attend vendor, charter meetings as required

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum of one year airline experience

Bachelor’s degree in aviation management or equivalent ground handling/airline operations experience

Good management and negotiations skills

Positions requires Shift work, weekend and holiday coverage

Proficiency in IT systems including WORD, EXCEL and PowerPoint

Good written and verbal skills

Ability to lead and work with interdepartmental teams

Ability to multitask and coordinate time sensitive duties

Ability to work in a team environment

Ability to understand Cargo and passenger ground handling, deicing, fuel, and catering procedures

Salary Range: $43,000-58,000

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