Aircraft Loading Supervisor

About the company

dnata, part of the Emirates Group, is a fast-growing aviation handler active in catering, travel services, ground handling and cargo. Globally, more than 46,000 colleagues work at 136 airports. We are also growing rapidly in Europe. Since 2015, dnata has been active at Schiphol, where nearly 1,300 employees now work. Due to this growth, we are continuously looking for new colleagues who want to strengthen our team.

Your tasks

Do you want to work where no two days are the same and every aircraft is your responsibility? On the platform, you are the one who maintains oversight, manages teams and ensures that everything surrounding loading and departure proceeds safely and smoothly. A dynamic role full of action, collaboration and responsibility.

In this position, you will start as a Flight Dispatcher. During the first two years, you will perform the task of Aircraft Loading Supervisor (ALS) within this role. This allows you to learn step-by-step how an aircraft is handled and gives you a complete and practical insight into the entire turnaround process.

You are the link between the cockpit, the loading team and the operation. No day is the same: you work in a dynamic environment, carry a lot of responsibility and get plenty of room to grow and further develop yourself.

What will you do and learn? As a Flight Dispatcher with ALS tasks, you are responsible for the safe and correct handling of the aircraft. Your activities include:

• Coordinating the complete handling of the aircraft on the platform
• guiding the ramp team, with an eye for collaboration and team spirit

• Checking outgoing cargo and ULD’s and supervising securing work, dangerous goods and special cargo
• Maintaining clear communication with the cockpit, CLC and colleagues under and above the wing

• Performing checks in the cargo hold and around the aircraft
• Guiding pushback and departure procedures and supporting the communication of specific aircraft types

• Providing the talk-in via headset communication
• Supervising the correct use of the VDGS system during arrival

• Performing the final walk-around before departure (for aircraft with a towbar)

Requirements

Why is this for you?

• You work literally close to the aircraft
• You have a responsible role with visible impact

• You are part of a close-knit and professional team
• A great next step towards an all-round Flight Dispatcher function

• Working in a dynamic 24/7 airport environment

• MBO working and thinking level, preferably with an education in aviation services or a similar Aviation education
• At least 1 year of experience in a similar position

• Good command of the Dutch and English language, both orally and in writing
• Knowledge of airport, airline and safety regulations

• Flexibility to be present at the airport within one hour
• Residing and registered in the Netherlands for at least eight years (required for obtaining a Verklaring van Geen Bezwaar – VGB)

• No criminal record (also required for the VGB)

Please note: a valid driving license B is required for this position.

What we offer

At dnata, we ensure that you start your job well-prepared. You will follow various trainings (in January 2027), including Headset Operator (theory and practice), VDGS (theory and practice) and a door training. This way, in a short time, you grow into a confident professional who knows exactly what is happening on the platform.

What can you count on?

• A salary starting from 3,162.- (excluding irregularity allowance), in accordance with the sector CAO
• Good secondary employment conditions, such as 25 vacation days and 8% holiday allowance

• A travel expense scheme and free use of the bus network around Schiphol
• Free parking at Schiphol at the staff parking lots

• A contract of on average 30 hours per week, divided over an average of 5 days (in shift work)
• A good pension scheme

• Extensive opportunities to further develop both professionally and personally

How to apply

Ready for your next destination? Don't wait any longer and send us your cv!

After a positive cv selection, we will invite you for a personal interview. Is there a click and a good match? Then we would love to make you an attractive proposal.

A VGB-aanvraag (Verklaring van Geen Bezwaar) is part of the procedure. As soon as this is positively completed, your adventure at dnata can truly begin.

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