Ground Operations Officer & Loadmaster

About us

Challenge Airlines (BE) S.A. is an airline based in Liege Airport (LGG) with a Belgian AOC. The airline operates daily scheduled cargo flights and charter services carrying nonstandard goods and general cargo internationally. Challenge Airlines (BE) is part of a Global airline group that carries approximately 400,000 tons of cargo annually. The Group is in rapid growth and is looking for great & talented people with possibility to within evolve the company.

What we are looking for

We are looking for a motivated professional to join our dynamic team as a Ground Operations & Loadmaster Officer! This role combines administrative responsibilities with a strong focus on special loads, contributing to safe and efficient cargo operations in a fast-growing and challenging aviation environment.

Your responsibilities

The Ground Operations Officer & Loadmaster will support the NP Ground Operations and the Chief Loadmaster.

Compliance

• Comply with regulatory requirements and company manuals and procedures.
• Detect and report, hazards and risks associated to the ground activities
• Oversight of the safe and careful use of company aircraft during ground operations.
• Act as Challenge Airlines (BE) Ground Operations Representative on charter flights when needed.

Special loads

• Be responsible for the special loads approval/calculation for Challenge Group
• Identify risks associated to the loading/unloading of oversize cargo
• Ensure Boeing limitations and company regulations are respected during special loads process
• Provide load-ability documents, and tie-down instructions
• Provide support for ground handling providers and commercial teams, with additional documentation such as tie-down sheet, 3D drawings, …

Trainings and records

• Participate to the development of training contents with the senior loadmaster, aligned with regulatory requirements and best industry practices
• Support Chief Loadmaster to deliver training to ground staff

Your profile

• Open-minded, willing to learn and adapt to a challenging operational environment
• Organized and work in a structured way
• Excellent communication skills
• English is fluent, knowledge of French and/or Dutch are a plus
• Travel may regularly be required
• Extensive experience as a loadmaster on freighter aircraft
• Current on IATA DGR Regulations
• Experienced in MS Office (Outlook, Word and Excel)
• Have the ability to work in a team and independently as the role signifies
• Valid qualification of loadmaster/load controller on wide-body aircraft

What we offer

• An attractive salary commensurate with your experience, including fringe benefits (annual bonus, meal vouchers, health insurance, etc.)
• A dynamic working environment with opportunities for development and stimulating projects to carry out
• A permanent contract