Dangerous Goods & Regulated Cargo Program Specialist

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At Atlas Air Worldwide, we're not just an airline, we're a global engine powering cargo, passenger, and leasing operations across more than 70 countries. As a leader in outsourced aviation logistics, we're built on a foundation of safety , service excellence , integrity , innovation , teamwork , and responsibility . With over 30 years of history, a modern all-Boeing fleet, and nearly 5,000 teammates collaborating across operations, technical, and corporate functions, we're driven by purpose.

If you're ready to grow, innovate, and help us deliver excellence every single day, you belong here.

Serves the company by ensuring compliance with domestic and international dangerous goods regulations. Liaisons with domestic and international governmental agencies to ensure full compliance.

Major Job Accountabilities:

• Comply with all Company procedures as outlined in manuals, bulletins, and memos.
• Assist in managing, maintaining and revising, the Company's FAA Approved Dangerous Goods "Will Carry" Program.
• Advise on Dangerous Goods Training Programs for Company's Ground Operations, Flight Operations and Maintenance personnel in accordance with federal and international regulations.
• Performs Dangerous Goods Inspections (documentation, emergency procedures, training, facilities, and compliance) for the Company and related clients, ground handlers and vendors; recommends new/corrective measures to ensure full compliance with ICAO and DOT / FAA regulations.
• Review and approve/reject Dangerous Goods and Special Loads shipments
• Prepare, submit, and renew Dangerous Goods country permissions for Atlas and Polar worldwide. Inspect ACMI customer's records to ensure compliance with required country transport permits.
• Be participant in maintaining the Company's Dangerous Goods emergency response policies and procedures for any in-flight or ground emergencies. (Hot Line Assignment )
• Advice on the content of computer based training programs and training videos; advise on operations manuals and training manuals as referenced to dangerous goods and special loads.
• Performs Dangerous Goods training activities for the Company and related clients, ground handlers and vendors.
• Interact with Domestic and International organizations in reference to the Dangerous Goods Transport and Regulations.
• Interacts with Federal (FAA, DOT) and International agencies (CAA, IATA, and ICAO). Attend training seminars and regulatory conferences to ensure up-to-date compliance with aviation regulations and the U.S. FAR's.
• Interacts on AMC operations for diplomatic clearances and exemptions.
• Other activities and special projects as directed by the Ground Operations Standards and Training Directors.
• In the absence of the Manager of Dangerous Goods, the Dangerous Goods Specialist may take the designation of his/her duties.

Qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge of domestic and international air dangerous goods regulations and regulated cargo programs.
• Proactive in anticipating problems and initiate actions to resolve issues in regarding to training matters.
• Strong Computer skills with emphasis on Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel and Word specifically), Adobe Acrobat and Photoshop.
• Dangerous Goods certified and qualified.
• Weight and Balance certified and qualified preferred - Does not perform weight and balance functions as part of the job.
• Must possess a valid Driver's License and clean driving record

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to afford equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, place of birth, age, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable in accordance with federal, state and local laws.

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Competitive compensation will be offered based on a variety of factors, including a candidate's experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity and other factors. In addition, a range of benefits to include medical, dental and vision insurance, employee assistance program, as well as generous paid time off, and 401K contributions are offered as a part of the total compensation package.

At Atlas Air Worldwide , we believe in the power of people, the promise of innovation, and the responsibility we hold to each other, to our customers, and to the planet. Join us and be part of a team that lifts more than cargo; we lift ambition.