Job Description

National Airlines, based in Orlando, FL, operates passenger charter service as well as customized military and commercial air cargo carriages worldwide. National Airlines specializes in over-sized, time sensitive, and special handling requirements, utilizing 747-400 and A-330 aircraft to accomplish its missions.

Job Title: Ground Operations Coordinator

Location: Orlando, FL

Department: Ground Operations

Reports To: Ground Operations Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Summary: This position is responsible for all activities relating to the worldwide aircraft ground operations of National Airlines. The role supports the National Airlines Operation Control Center through 24/7 schedules.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinates all aspects of above and below wing aircraft handling.
• Conducts pre, current and post flight analysis.
• Develops and maintains contact information sheets, calibration records and accounting figures.
• Disseminates flight information to internal and external customers.
• Coordinates with US and foreign regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements regarding cargo, crew members and passengers.
• Performs minor accounting duties for P&L analysis.
• Communicates proactively and initiates actions necessary to avoid delays, safety, or security issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification & Experience:

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Diploma required.
• Two (2) years airline operational experience, including but not limited to ground operations.
• Previous airline related auditing experience preferred.
• Previous experience in cargo operations preferred, including but not limited to ad hoc cargo or passenger charter experience.
• Must be willing to travel domestically and internationally, if required
• Must have a valid, unrestricted Passport with the ability to travel in and out of the United States
• Must speak, read, and write English fluently.
• Must be well groomed and maintain a professional appearance.
• Regular attendance and punctuality are required.
• Must have a positive attitude.
• Must be an appropriate organizational fit for the National Airlines culture.
• Must pass a background check which could include fingerprinting, a pre-employment drug test, and criminal history records check (CHRC)
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country in which the position is located.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced team environment while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.
• Ability to interact, communicate and maintain relationships with diverse internal and external customers.
• Ability to work flexible schedules to support the 24/7 operation.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and perform multiple assignments under stress.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office Applications (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, keyboard, telephone, copy machine/printer.
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work
• Light to moderate lifting up to 10 pounds.

Work Environment:

• Moderate noise (i.e., business offices with computers, phones, printers, and overhead lights).
• Ability to work in a confined office or open cubicle environment

The work physical demands and environmental characteristics described here are representative of those a teammate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

National Air Cargo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, Protected Veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions or other conditions of employment or career development. We take affirmative steps to hire and advance females, racial minorities, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. We offer Reasonable Accommodations where necessary to candidates for employment and to our qualified employees with disabilities.

National Airlines also expects all our employees to support and promote our Safety Management System (SMS) Safety Policy and Safety Objectives. Employees at all levels of the organization are encouraged to report safety concerns or hazards without fear of reprisal.