Qatar Aviation Services — Doha, Qatar

Qatar Aviation Services is hiring a Turnaround Coordinator to coordinate safe, efficient, and on-time aircraft turnaround operations at Hamad International Airport.

Position Details

• Employer: Qatar Aviation Services
• Job Title: Turnaround Coordinator
• Job Family: Cargo & Airport Operations
• Location: Doha, Qatar
• Application Deadline: August 31, 2026

Job Responsibilities

• The selected candidate will coordinate all ground-handling activities during aircraft arrival, turnaround, and departure.
• The role involves acting as the main point of contact for operational teams and customer airlines.
• The Turnaround Coordinator will supervise the safe loading and offloading of baggage, cargo, ULDs, special loads, and dead load.
• The successful candidate will ensure that loading activities are completed according to the approved load plan and that any deviations are reported to the Load Controller.
• Responsibilities also include verifying ULD movement slips, cargo handover forms, unit summary reports, and loading instructions.
• The coordinator will check that aircraft holds, locks, nets, stanchions, and other cargo-compartment equipment are serviceable.
• The role requires ensuring that special loads are secured correctly using tie-downs, lashings, spreaders, and net sections.
• The selected applicant will coordinate headset operations and aircraft ground-movement communication.
• The coordinator will update TOBT and TSAT according to standard operating procedures and the Airport Collaborative Decision Making process.
• The role also includes recording turnaround timings accurately, identifying delay reasons, and assigning the correct delay codes.
• The employee must report ground damage, safety incidents, discrepancies, leakage, spillage, and procedural deviations.
• Additional duties include conducting safety and security spot checks, coordinating operational resources during emergencies, and supporting staff development through teamwork, delegation, mentoring, and coaching.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants should have a minimum high school, vocational, diploma, or equivalent qualification.
• Candidates should have at least three years of relevant work experience.
• Previous experience as a Turnaround Coordinator, Airline Representative, Load Controller, or Person Responsible for Loading is preferred.
• Applicants should have experience interpreting load plans and Loading Instruction/Report Forms.
• The successful candidate must be able to obtain an Aircraft/Ramp Handling Certificate.
• The role also requires completion of the Turnaround Coordination course and mandatory assessments.
• Candidates must be able to obtain IATA Dangerous Goods Training Category 10 certification.
• Strong spoken and written English communication skills are required.
• Applicants should demonstrate excellent coordination, interpersonal, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work under pressure, manage multiple tasks, and respond to changing operational requirements is essential.

Preferred Experience

• Load-control experience will be considered an advantage.
• Experience as a Person Responsible for Loading is preferred.
• Knowledge of the Loading Instruction Report Form would be beneficial.
• Previous team-leadership experience is desirable.
• Experience with headset operations would be an advantage.
• A valid Qatari driving licence may also be preferred.

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