Task Responsibilities :
Primary Responsibilities :
- Manage Cargolux’ flight operational schedule for the coming 72 hours.
- Serve as the focal point during disruptions.
- Identify, analyze, develop, implement, and monitor recovery plans.
Operational Management :
Provide day-to-day administrative, functional, and technical direction to Flight Operations Officers (FOOs).Interact with all operating sections / departments to ensure all flights, opportunities, operating constraints and irregular operations recovery options are identified.Ensure proper coordination with internal and external stakeholders regarding flight operations, responding to inquiries, and providing assistance as required.Meetings and Communication :
Lead daily operational meetings with other Cargolux’ departments to discuss and elaborate on the daily plan and monitor the next 72 hours.Collate information for daily and weekly meetings to ensure all delay information is compiled for presentation and discussion.Flight Operational Support :
Provide flight operational support through dispatch services, including flight planning, flight watch, weather briefing, and communications as required by Cargolux Operations Manuals, standards, and best practices.Continuously monitor the company operations using all available means (e.g., comms, AIMS, VHF, LIDO FP, SATCOM, ACARS, etc.) to ensure uninterrupted services.External Coordination :
Review services provided by external service providers and report to the Head of Department when Service Level Agreements are not met or in case of any problems.Initiate and coordinate airport handling (e.g., ground handling, fueling) when diversions to offline airports are required.Reporting :
Monitor the daily aircraft status report and advise FOOs about any operational or engineering requirements.Report to management as needed.Essential Requirements For The Position :
Minimum 5-7 years’ experience within an airline operational environment (Operations Control is a must).Be able to read / understand / make use of main aviation codes, charts, standards and phraseology.Preferably holding a Flight Dispatch license (i.e. FAA).Ability to stay calm and patient under pressure.Ability to make decisions on the spot even in high-stress situations.Computer literate with understanding of Microsoft applications.Able to assimilate information, determine priorities and make decisions based on sound judgement.Natural team leader and player.Previous experience with main dispatch and operations control tools is a plus.Previous experience with AIMS / Lido / Fusion / Sita OnAir main dispatch and ops control tools is a plus.Working Conditions :
Full-time, permanent position based in Luxembourg.24 / 7 / 365 shifts.Reporting to the Head of IACC.A Certificate of good conduct (Casier judiciaire, Polizeiliches Führungszeugnis) will be required in case of positive selection.Juniority of the position will depend upon the candidate's experience and profile.Benefits we offer
Profit-sharing scheme (according to our Collective Work Agreement).27 vacation days and additional 4 special paid-off days (incl. annual vacation allowance).Numerous discounts in the wider region as well as selected travel discounts.Trainings and career mobility opportunities within the various departments.Onsite parking and canteen (with subsidized meal vouchers).