Central Load Planning Agent, Amazon Air Network Control Center
Amazon.com Services LLC•4h ago
United StatesHybrid$64.2K–$96.2KFull-timeMid Level2+ yrs exp
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- Amazon Air's Centralized Load Planning team is looking for detail-oriented aviation professionals who are passionate about operational safety and accuracy as we continue delivering smiles to Amazon customers every day. As a Centralized Load Planning (CLP) Agent, you will be directly responsible for the accuracy of the information provided to Amazon's air carriers relating to aircraft loading. This includes aircraft weight and balance calculations, Unit Load Device (ULD) container weights
- fuel load. The CLP Agent will assign positions for all containerized, palletized
- loose outbound cargo and communicate any concerns to local gateway teams if adjustments are required. The CLP Agent will understand weight and balance theory and adhere to aircraft operator and manufacturer requirements. Applicants are required to successfully pass all company initial certifications and maintain all required certifications during annual recurrent training in areas of load planning responsibilities. This position requires strong communication with operational leaders, executive leaders, corporate managers, technical product managers, airline carrier partner leadership
- third-party vendors. Serving as a subject matter expert, the CLP Agent provides the CLP team with regulatory knowledge, expertise
- practical experience in the areas of load planning, cargo buildup
- aircraft weight and balance systems. Key job responsibilities - Deliver load planning guidance for complex, multi-flight operations while communicating container inventory, special loads, DG
- aircraft-specific instructions to gateways and stakeholders. - Utilize advanced technical knowledge and judgement of load planning to navigate complex and ambiguous operational scenarios - Communicate, provide direction and guidance to Gateway Operations Leaders to ensure aircraft load accuracy in accordance with the load plan. - Provide mentorship to gateway operations as needed. - Ensure creation/distribution of weight and balance calculations to flight crew members, be able to navigate complex scenarios with partner carrier flight operations/leadership. - Utilize Amazon Air systems for overseeing load planning operations per assignment and provide operational improvements/designs to support teams. - Provide operational SME expertise to local gateways, NCC operations and carrier partners. - Ensure accurate production of assigned load plan and manages workload to include review of planned payload, required weights, fuel, ULD types, loading needs of assigned location.
- Driver's license - 2+ years of experience in one of the following: Aircraft Load Planning, Weight and Balance Operations, Aviation Operations Management, Cargo Operations Management, Transportation Operations Management, and/or Network Control Center Operations Management - Must fulfill FAA and DHS criminal background checks to qualify for unescorted access privileges to airport security identification display areas (SIDA) and be able to secure appropriate airport authority and/or US Customs security badges - Ability to pass all required qualification courses and ongoing currency training requirements. - Ability to work a rotating, flexible work schedule, including nights, overnights, weekends and holidays. - English literacy skills
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent weight and balance years of experience. - Proficiency in Weight and Balance systems, MS Office Suite
- general computer applications - Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a rapidly changing - Experience with Amazon Air load planning and ramp operations or equivalent air cargo experience. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability
- other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications
- location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off
- parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits . USA, KY, Erlanger - 64,200.00 - 96,200.00 USD annually
Required skills
Weight and BalanceMS OfficeAviation Operations ManagementCargo Operations ManagementTransportation Operations Management