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Delta Air Lines, Inc. Load Planner - ATG in Atlanta, Georgia
How you'll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities)
Ensure a safe and compliant departure for each one of Delta’s mainline flights.
As a Load Planner, you are responsible for the production of payload planning and departure documents related to aircraft weight and balance for all Delta mainline departures. Provide instructions for distributing fuel and assisting fuel vendors and maintenance personnel with non-standard fueling procedures, and resolve issues relating to aircraft weight and balance, ensuring compliance with company, federal and/or manufacturer specifications.
Summary of responsibilities (not comprehensive of all tasks):
Serve as an informational source for aircraft weight and balance and procedural questions for multiple departments/divisions
Practices safety-conscious behaviors in all operations processes and procedures
Assist with fueling procedures
Adheres to safety and compliance guidelines
Answer questions, and ensure compliance on Dangerous goods separation, segregation and limitations for multiple departments/divisions
Collaborate effectively in a team environment
Exhibits strong problem-solving skills
Coordinate with internal resources while working under time constraints to dispatch flights safely, securely, and with an accurate Weight Data Record (WDR)
Subject to various shifts and overtime during irregular operations
Internal Movement Eligibility:
Must be in good standing in current position (no formal performance development – Written Coaching Letter, Corrective Action Notice, or Final Corrective Action notice - within the past 6 months)
Has not transferred in the past six months from current department in current station
Must be in current role for at least 1 year
What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)
Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.
Embraces a diverse set of people, thinking and styles.
Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.
Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States.
Must be able to speak, read, and write English
One year of Aircraft Load Agent (ALA), and/or Load Distribution (LDD) experience required
Embraces a diverse set of people, thinking and styles
Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data
Must be able to work in an office environment
Able to comprehend and apply information contained in technical manuals
Ability to work with minimal direction, strong decision-making, problem solving, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a time-sensitive environment, be a self-starter, and highly motivated
Should have excellent verbal communication skills
Must possess basic knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Be willing to work a fixed and/or rotating schedule including afternoons, evenings, weekends and holidays
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)
Aeronautical Engineering Degree
Air Force Loadmaster experience or manual weight and balance experience for any commercial carrier
Supervisory and/or Load Distribution Desk (LDD) experience strongly preferred
Prior training in aircraft weight and balance is highly preferred as evidenced by a Pilot’s license, Flight Dispatch license
Benefits and Perks to Help You Keep Climbing
Our culture is rooted in a shared dedication to living our values – Care, Integrity, Resilience and Servant Leadership – every day, in everything we do. At Delta, our people are our success. At the heart of what we offer is our focus on Sharing Success with Delta employees. Exploring a career at Delta gives you a chance to see the world while earning great compensation and benefits to help you keep climbing along the way:
Competitive salary, industry-leading profit sharing program, and performance incentives.
401(k) with generous company contributions up to 9%.
New hires are eligible for up to 2-weeks of vacation. This is earned for use in the following vacation year (April 1 – March 31).
In addition to vacation, new hires are eligible for up to 56 hours of paid personal time within a 12-month period.
10 paid holidays per calendar year.
Birthing parents are eligible for 12-weeks of paid maternity/parental leave.
Non-birthing parents are eligible for 2-weeks of paid parental leave.
Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability and life insurance benefits.
Family care assistance through fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance, lactation support, subsidized back-up care, and programs that help with loved ones in all stages.
Holistic Wellbeing programs to support physical, emotional, social, and financial health, including access to an employee assistance program offering support for you and anyone in your household, free financial coaching, and extensive resources supporting mental health.
Domestic and International space-available flight privileges for employees and eligible family members.
Career development programs to achieve your long-term career goals.
World-wide partnerships to engage in community service and innovative goals created to focus on sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint.
Business Resource Groups created to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion, provide perspective and help implement strategies.
Recognition rewards and awards through the platform Unstoppable Together.
Access to over 500 discounts, specialty savings and voluntary benefits through Deltaperks such as car and hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcare.
Starting pay: $21.04 per hour
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