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Cargo Operations Coordinators often encounter unexpected changes such as delayed flights, customs issues, or urgent client requests. Managing these disruptions requires strong problem-solving skills, flexibility, and the ability to communicate quickly with various stakeholders including airlines, freight forwarders, and clients. Coordinators must rapidly reallocate resources, update documentation, and coordinate with ground staff to minimize delays and maintain service quality. Proactive planning and a calm approach under pressure are key to successfully navigating these challenges.

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To thrive as a Cargo Operations Coordinator, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of logistics or supply chain processes, often supported by a relevant degree or equivalent experience. Familiarity with cargo management software, freight tracking systems, and regulatory documentation is typically required. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities help you coordinate efficiently with various stakeholders and adapt to dynamic situations. These skills are essential to ensure timely, compliant, and cost-effective cargo movement within complex logistics networks.

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Cargo Operations Coordinators are logistics professionals responsible for overseeing the movement, handling, and documentation of goods and freight, typically at airports, shipping ports, or warehouses. They coordinate with various parties, such as shipping companies, customs officials, and warehouse staff, to ensure cargo is transported efficiently, safely, and in compliance with regulations. Their duties often include tracking shipments, managing schedules, resolving logistical issues, and maintaining accurate records. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of shipping and transportation regulations.
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Terminal Operations Coordinator

Nashville International Airport Department of Public Safety

Nashville, TN • On-site

$57K - $99K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Posted 21 days ago

Job description

As infrastructure critical to the region’s growth and prosperity, BNA is a vital asset for Middle Tennessee and serves as a gateway to Music City and beyond. According to a recent State of Tennessee study, in 2019 alone, BNA generated more than $9.9 billion in total economic impact. BNA supported more than 76,000 jobs in the region and produced more than $443 million in state, local and federal taxes. BNA receives no local tax dollars. For more information, visit flynashville.com. Follow us on Facebook: @NashvilleInternationalAirport, Twitter: @Fly_Nashville and Instagram: @FlyNashville. Learn about New Horizon, our second renovation and construction program for the airport, at BNANewHorizon.com.

  Hiring Process:

  • Apply online
  • Written Screening
  • Interview(s)
  • Offer
  • Ten (10) year background check, including criminal history check, credit check, motor vehicle check, pre-employment drug screen and breath alcohol test
  • Onboarding

 Benefits:  

  • Deferred compensation plans
  • Educational Assistance
  • Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability Insurance
  • Health Screenings
  • Paid Holidays
  • Annual/Bereavement/Military Leave

Accepting Applications until filled.

Salary Range: $57,996 - $99,817

Job Summary: The Terminal Operations Coordinator is responsible for the overall safety, security and efficiency of the curbside environment, the terminal building, airside shuttle operation and the air carrier ramp. This position will remain aware of all activities within their area of responsibility as well as document and report on the events occurring during regular and irregular operation to the Airport Duty Manager. This position will interact with customers, travelers, as well as internal and external business partners to ensure the terminal complex remains operational. Other responsibilities include the scheduling needs of the air carriers, coordinating construction activities, assisting in enforcing operating rules, regulations, provisions of contracts, and airline lease agreements.

Essential Job Duties: 

  • Works with the airline and airport tenant/concession representatives to facilitate the movement of passengers through the airport during normal and irregular operations. 
  • Leads the day-to-day allocation of terminal and ramp resources as well as the advanced scheduling process for commercial air carriers, cargo and charter activities.
  • Conducts inspections of and maintains a presence in the terminal facility, airside shuttles and curbside environment to confirm safety and efficiency. 
  • Communicates with BNA Ramp Control regarding day-to-day gate conflict and changes that could affect the efficiency of terminal ramp operations. 
  • Prepares advanced planning documents for peak periods of travel to include holidays and historically busy seasons of travel for BNA.
  • Organizes and schedules procedures that ensure terminal efficiency during construction and irregular operation periods. 
  • Develops aircraft parking plans as it relates to aircraft de-icing operations and overnight parking on the terminal ramp.
  • Ensures continuous services during abnormal conditions such as aircraft emergencies, diversions, and severe weather. 
  • Communicates with airport tenants to include the air carriers (commercial and cargo) as well as their business partners, the Transportation Security Administration, United States Customs and Border Protection, the concessions management teams, rental car management personnel, charter operators in addition to internal personnel. 
  • Interprets and enforces policies, rules and regulations and airline lease agreements as required. 
  • Inspects and monitors terminal and ramp locations, and reports deficiencies to the appropriate agencies. 
  • Prepares staff reports and participates in staff meetings. 
  • Follows all safety regulations. 
  • Maintains regular and on-time attendance. 
  • Supports MNAA's commitment to its culture and values, including Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE).
  • Performs other duties as assigned. 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics: 

  • Office Management: Knowledge of general office management practices and procedures. 
  • Airport Operations: Knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in the operation and improvement of air carrier and general aviation airports. 
  • Driving: Skill in operating a motor vehicle. 
  • Relationship Building: Skill in establishing and maintaining effective and professional working relationships with others. 
  • Map Reading: Skill in reading and interpreting maps. 
  • Reporting: Skill in preparing and producing timely and accurate oral and written reports. 
  • Word Processing: Skill in computerized word processing quickly and accurately. 
  • Receiving Direction: Skill in receiving and following written and oral direction.
  • Project Management: Skill in conceptualizing and managing complex projects, and managing multiple projects using established project management principles. 
  • Supervision of Personnel: Skill in supervising and managing others, including planning work, providing direction, motivating workers, and identifying the best workers for the job. 
  • Written Comprehension: Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. 
  • Written Expression: Ability to use words and sentences in writing so others will understand. 
  • Dependability: Acts reliably and responsibly with others. 
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secure Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge

Qualifications: 

Required: 

  • Bachelor's Degree in Aviation, Airport Management, or a related field. 
  • 2-4 years' experience in airport operations at an air carrier airport. 
  • Valid CLASS D Driver's License

Preferred:

  • Less than 2 years in common use facilities, scheduling and management. 
  • Certified Member (CM) of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) (1.5 years upon hire).

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