Road Crew

Job description / Role

Synopsis

The role of Loader Driver is to ensure the safe loading and unloading of all bags and cargo from the Aircraft. It also involves the accurate delivery of bags and cargo to and from the Aircraft side..

Accountabilities

- Sort, move, load and offload baggage and cargo as instructed
- Deliver baggage and cargo to Aircraft side
- Collect handbags from boarding gates when instructed
- Check cargo holds upon arrival and report about any abnormality or unusual occurrence including missing or damaged parts or unidentified items found in the hold.
- Check and inform ramp agent that all hold nets and ULD locks and other restraints are in secured position
- Report immediately to superiors or security authorities any suspicious objects found on the ramp, aircraft holds or other locations.
- Ensure all procedures including safety and security procedures and instructions of the carrier, the company or any other appropriate authority are full adhered to.
- Responsible for reporting all hazards and occurrences to the person-in-charge and for ensuring a written report is raised.
- Responsible for own safety and for ensuring the safety of the persons working with you.
- Responsible for complying with all procedures and guidelines published by Etihad and the customer airline.
- Responsible for only performing tasks that you have been trained for.

Requirements

Education & Experience

- Must have a UAE light driving license
- Must be educated to High School or equivalent
- Must be able to communicate in English, as a minimum, be comfortable working within a multi cultural workforce.
- Ability to work within a high pressure environment and physical fitness to load and offload baggage and cargo as instructed; available to work in a 24 hour operation.

About Etihad Airport Services

Etihad Airport Services Ground is the sole ground operations handler at Abu Dhabi International Airport. EASG handles a wide variety of ground functions at the capital's international airport, from passenger check-in and boarding to baggage handling and aircraft services. All operations are centered around its three main prerogatives: safety and security in all its functions, world class operations for all customer airlines through maximum efficiency and a world class customer experience for all visiting and transiting guests.

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About the Company

Etihad Airways is the National Airline of the United Arab Emirates. The airline was set up by a Royal Decree in July 2003, with Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE, as its hub. Etihad started commercial operations in November 2003.

With Etihad, everyone who flies with us is welcomed as our guest.

This simple credo illuminates everything we do, from big things like making sure that our fleet is one of the most advanced in the sky, to small touches like letting you choose the films you watch.

Were proud to be the National Airline of the United Arab Emirates. At the crossroads between Europe and Asia, our home reflects our commitment to bringing the world closer together - as does our highly cosmopolitan staff.