Summary
Velora is hiring a Ramp Team Leader in Abu Dhabi to supervise teams during aircraft turnaround activities. The role oversees safe aircraft loading and unloading, coordinates ramp resources, and supports efficient, on-time operations in line with SOPs. Duties include checking aircraft contact points for damage, reporting hazards and occurrences, and communicating with teams and management. Applicants need a high school diploma and at least 3 years of airport ground handling experience.
The posting
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Ramp Team Leader
Purpose
The Ramp Team Leader provides front‑line leadership and operational supervision during aircraft turnaround activities, ensuring the safe, efficient, and on‑time loading and unloading of aircraft deadload. The role is accountable for maintaining the highest safety standards, coordinating ramp resources, and leading teams in compliance with SOPs, safety, and service requirements.
Accountabilities
- Accountable person for the safe loading and unloading of aircraft deadload
- As a Team Leader, you will be the responsible focal point for all team members, empowered to act proactively to ensure smooth collaboration between the teams involved in turnaround activities
- Ensuring that all SOPs are adhered to at all times both by yourself and your team members allowing for a safe and secure operation
- Lead the promotion of safety across aircraft turnaround activities and influences team members to maintain the highest standard of safety throughout the operation ensuring hazards or occurrences are identified and reported immediately
- Encourage consistency and collaboration by ensuring clear communication at all levels including team briefings and completion of relevant reports
- Responsible person to ensure all aircraft contact points are checked for damage on both arrival and departure reporting any irregularities to the Duty Manager
- Responsible for reporting all hazards and occurrences to the management team, raising GSRs when required and within corporate guidelines
Education & Experience
- High school diploma
- At least 3 years' airport ground handling experience