Air Freight Assistant Supervisor

This Opportunity

Seeking a full-time Air Freight Assistant Supervisor at our location in Kuwait. The ideal candidate will perform all tasks associated with the safe and correct operation of the Air Terminal as directed by management, regulations, policies, instructions and the Performance Work Statement. 

Your Impact  

• Responsible for all the safe and correct operation for their assigned shift.
• Facilitate safe loading and unloading of cargo and baggage on and off government owned or contracted aircraft, surface conveyances, and commercial pallet dollies IAW AFI 24-605, Volume 2 and other applicable instructions.
• Coordinate employee training that are assigned to their shift. 
• Periodically evaluate employee's performance based on established criteria.
• Track and document training in the employee training records.
• Decertify all employees that fail evaluations and facilitate refresher training.
• Monitor proper validation, selection, staging and upload aircraft loads utilizing the load plan.
• Verify the proper section to facilitate onward movement of cargo/mail.
• Enforce proper procedures on build-up / break-down baggage pallets, multi-pallet trains, loose cargo, and mixed pallets.
• Review shift workforce training for GATES / GDSS systems as required. 
• Enforce safety program. 
• Monitor all Cargo Processing, Special Handling, and Load Planning functions to ensure compliance with AFI 24-605, Volumes 2 and DTR Parts 2 and 3, and AFMAN and other applicable instructions.
• Compile and provide to management accurate data for all required Performance Work Statement (PWS) reports. 
• Verify terminal and joint inventories of special handling cargo procedures are properly done.
• Ensure cargo is processed within six (6) hours of receipt or release from frustrated status.
• Schedule timely pick-up / release of cargo and mail. 
• Monitor GATES reports to ensure data base integrity.  
• Test manual procedures and ensure employees are properly trained on manual procedures.
• Ensure surface conveyances are safely and properly loaded. 
• Ensure maximum aircraft utilization based upon available airlift and existing port backlogs.
• Ensure on-time aircraft departures. 
• Implement the Theater Express program.
• Ensure all LBS controlled areas are clean and neat in appearance.
• Monitor vehicle parking to ensure employees comply with the published parking plan.
• Develop work schedules and submits to the Air Freight manager
• Accomplish a daily attendance report and forwards to the Air Freight manager.
• Oversee the safe and correct operation of K-loaders, forklifts, buses, tugs, vans or other required vehicles, ensure daily inspection utilizing check lists and AFTO forms and ensure vehicles in need of repair or service are properly turned in to maintenance.
• Perform supplemental duties in Aircraft Services or other work centers as required by the Air Freight Manager. 

Who You Are

Required Qualifications  

• Must have computer skills and be able to operate a variety of computer programs.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English fluently
• Must maintain a valid driver's license from their home country with validity for 12 months from on-site employment date
• Must maintain a valid passport from their home country with validity for 12 months from on-site employment date.  Passport must have a minimum of 6 blank pages prior to OCONUS mobilization. 
• Must be CAC eligible and able to gain and maintain authorized entry onto US military installations.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. 

Additional Required Qualifications   

• Must have a minimum of one (1) year of experience with Air Terminal Ground Handling requirements.
• Shall have extensive experience with administrative leadership, and a working knowledge of aerial port operating procedures to include aircraft loading procedures that allows them to supervise and execute the services required in the Performance Work Statement. 
• Must be detail oriented, motivated and drive to perform at a high level.   

Role Characteristics 

• Great interpersonal skills. 
• Customer service oriented. 
• Team player. 
• Ability to multi-task. 

NOTE 1:  This position will be required to work in all areas of ATGHS

NOTE 2:  This is a physically challenging position; extended periods of standing, walking, pushing and lifting are required

About Versar Global Solutions

Headquartered in Washington, DC, Versar Global Solutions provides full mission lifecycle solutions for challenges faced by our government and commercial customers in the natural, built, and digital environments. With nearly 2,000 team members around the world, and a rich legacy spanning more than 70 years, Versar Global Solutions delivers a broad array of planning, analysis and risk management solutions, project and program management, operations and maintenance services, and information technology applications for environmental management and remediation projects, mission critical facilities and installations, and in support of readiness and contingency operations. 

Versar Global Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

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