Cargo Services Officer

Cargo Services Officer+ CSD – Cargo Services Delivery+ Los Angeles, California, USA+ Cathay Pacific+ Application Deadline17 Mar 2023Company DescriptionMove Beyond! To move people forward in life – We are the people behind Cathay Pacific. We are proud of our Hong Kong heritage but equally proud of the global, diverse workforce that makes us who we are. We are relentlessly driven to create lifetime customer loyalty, value for our shareholders and satisfaction and enrichment for our employees. We are a complex global business, but we are also family. And whether we are in the cockpit or behind a desk, moving cargo, checking our passengers in or ensuring they are safe and comfortable while in the air, we are all one team, focused on delivering one world-class airline operation. Join us and discover just how far you can go!Role IntroductionCathay Pacific Airways is looking for a Cargo Services Officer to join the Los Angeles Cargo department in a salaried capacity. The successful candidate will assist with the operational and reservation functions for the port including oversight of suppliers to ensure compliance to Cathay Service levels and regulatory requirements. The candidate will also being providing support to port management to drive service excellence while also ensuring the highest standards of safety. Key ResponsibilitiesCustomer Service+ Support cargo reservations and bookings whilst providing exemplary customer service+ Provide timely vendor notification for on time and delayed flights+ Provide timely shipment status updates to customers+ Help to manage Ground Handling Agent performance and provide guidelines and instructions+ Support the established performance targets through operational oversight and participationAdministrative Support+ Prepare flight documentation for crew and Customs+ Check and review post flight documentation+ Prepare post flight reports in a timely and accurate manner+ Provide freighter catering uplift and last minute changes+ Coordinate effectively between engineering, airport operations, air traffic control and vendors to ensure smooth communication and service provision+ Coordinate cargo service activities between sales, operations and ground handling in order to ensure efficient handling of shipments+ Communicate effectively via various channels stakeholders including customers, airport and cargo operations, suppliers, flight crew etc.+ Assist with various administrative station tasks such as SAP+ Coordinate weather diversions at diversion sites+ Handle diversion of Cathay Pacific Flights when required+ Assist with crew administration and support matters at the port+ Support station training activities as required+ Support station management in supplier oversight including reporting Ground Handling Agent performance issues+ Any other reasonable task as requested Ramp Coordinator (RCO)- note typically for Freighter ports so may not be applicable for every Cargo Services Officer role + Monitor and ensure the required procedures are properly carried out by Ramp Handling Operator and the Cargo Terminal Operator particularly for special cargo, movement of in/out cargo and mail units on an ad-hoc basis, loading and unloading of freighter, etc.+ Monitor the optimization of space utilization for loaded Unit Load Devices and the belly of freighters+ Ensure aircraft searches required by the Security Program are conducted prior to loading+ Maintain good communications with captain-in-command, Ramp Handling Operator, Cargo Terminal Operator and the Cargo Office+ Liaise closely with the Cargo Office to provide up to date information of freighter positioning when there is disruption of schedule+ Quickly resolve issues on the ramp as required+ Ensure safe operations are maintained at times particularly during loading and unloading of freighters+ Assess the cause of any delay and provide recommendations to the immediate supervisor on accountability for the cause and solution+ Monitor the acceptance and release of such special cargo as animals, engine, vehicle, bulky shipment, and odd-sized items+ Coordinate the activities in the warehouse and conduct quality checks on cargo handling from the Cargo Terminal Operator and the Ramp Handling Operator+ Any other reasonable task as requestedSafety, Security and Compliance+ Help to ensure compliance and conformance to all regulatory and internal safety, security, quality, and procedural requirements+ Undertake quality check programs established by Head Office and participate in audits as requiredE&A+ Emergency and Accident and Crisis Response responsibilities as requiredRequirements+ High school graduation+ 1-2 years experience in the cargo industry or with airline freight is an advantage+ Prior customer service experience is an advantage+ Excellent communication skills+ Knowledge of OSHA+ Knowledge of CHAMP Cargospot or similar system(s) is an asset+ Demonstrable customer service sense+ Ability to work independently+ Proficiency and working knowledge of Microsoft Office i.e. Word, Excel and PowerPoint+ Must comply with the Company s mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination policy+ Must have the right to live and work in USA Background & Security + Certain Employees will be required to obtain a Security Identification Display Area, (SIDA) badge provided by the airport authority and maintain good standing to retain their SIDA badge. . + Employment will require successful completion of a Background Check and Drug Free Workplace test BenefitsCathay Pacific Airways is proud to offer eligible employees competitive Compensation & Benefits package, as varied by location, regularly scheduled hours worked, length of employment and employment status as highlighted below.+ Travel Privileges on Cathay Pacific Airways Global Network+ Extensive well-being programs including health, dental, prescription, vision, virtual doctor visits and flexible spending accounts and employee assistance program benefits to help you stay well.+ Generous 401K Matching Program+ Paid Holiday & Vacation+ LTD & Basic Life Insurance+ If this position requires a uniform, a uniform allowance will be provided.Salary range – + $41,832-$62,208Personal & Application InformationCathay Pacific Airways is an Equal Opportunity (EOE) ( and Affirmative Action (AA) ( English_formattedESQA508c.pdf) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law and will not be discriminated against. Cathay Pacific Airways is an E-Verify participating employer. If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in completing any aspect of the application process, please contact the Cathay Americas Recruiting team at:…@cathaypacific.com.

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