Load Control

SOKIFY VACANCY NOTICE POSITION: Load Control Specialist EMPLOYER: Kenya Airways ABOUT THE ROLE As a Load Control Specialist with Kenya Airways, you will be the backbone of flight safety operations, managing critical weight and balance calculations that protect our passengers, crew, and aircraft. Your meticulous work ensures every flight operates at peak efficiency while maintaining the highest safety standards. You will work across multiple shifts, collaborating with loading teams, flight dispatchers, and partner airlines to deliver seamless operations and customer satisfaction. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES You will develop comprehensive load plans on a shift basis, coordinating with loading personnel to optimize cargo and baggage placement, aircraft space utilization, and overall flight performance. Your plans will balance operational efficiency with swift turnaround times. Prepare precise load sheets documenting passenger distribution, cargo placement, special load considerations, and load modification confirmations that align with company protocols and customer service level agreements. Execute accurate calculations of equipment zero fuel weight within company-approved parameters, minimizing excess fuel consumption across Kenya Airways' entire route network and delivering results to Flight Dispatchers punctually. Communicate daily weight and balance performance metrics to shift supervisors, providing insights that drive cost-effective and operationally sound flight operations. Maintain unwavering commitment to safety, security, and emergency protocols across all duties. Uphold a secure, healthy working environment in compliance with aviation regulations, legislative requirements, company procedures, and partner airline standards. Report any quality, safety, security issues, equipment defects, near-misses or procedural gaps through established channels without delay. Distribute signed Notices to Airmen to the Operations Control Centre and relevant destination airports for emergency coordination. Ensure absolute compliance with partner airline weight and balance procedures and standard operating procedures, enabling safe practices and regulatory adherence. Monitor equipment zero fuel weight fluctuations and advise Flight Dispatchers and flight crews, particularly on tankering routes, to optimize fuel planning. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Diploma in Flight Operations or Airport Operations, or Certificate in Weight and Balance Alternatively, university degree in Mathematics, Applied Sciences or related field Minimum three years' professional experience in Flight Operations or Airport Operations Strong computer literacy across operational systems Demonstrated understanding of Kenya Airways' commercial operations and internal processes ESSENTIAL ATTRIBUTES Strong communication abilities across diverse teams and departments Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in all calculations and documentation