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BRUNO DSOUZA

SR. LOADMASTER & CARGO OPS ENGINEERING - SKYCARGO - EMIRATES AIRLINE
DUBAI

Summary

  • With more than 22 years experience in the cargo field, both in India as well as in the United Arab Emirates, working with renowned cargo airlines like EVA AIR and Emirates Airlines, with passenger as well as cargo aircrafts, I have gained considerable knowledge and experience in the logistics industry. This has in turn provided me with the ability to collaborate and build relationships across cultures, with internal and external stakeholders.
  • In my current position as a Sr. Loadmaster, it is key that I hold a proactive and positive, structured approach and am capable of taking important decisions and maintain a complete overview, even under stressful conditions, to ensure on time departures, whilst simultaneously maintaining high quality and safety.
  • I am convinced that with my professional experience, derived from the aviation logistics world, coupled with a great drive and positive mindset to succeed and take on new challenges, I will constitute a great match, and it is therefore with great enthusiasm that I hereby apply for this position in a company which focuses on strong values.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

SR. LOADMASTER & CARGO OPERATIONS ENGINEERING

SKYCARGO - EMIRATES AIRLINE
02.2023 - Current
  • In Addition to the Loadmaster duties, as a Sr. Loadmaster, I also perform the below functions
  • Supporting the Loadmaster activities to ensure that weight and balance activities, special cargo loading/unloading and necessary approvals and permits are in compliance with manuals, company operational manuals and international regulatory bodies.
  • To efficiently produce technical solutions and to safely engage in the transport of heavy and out-sized cargo as well as other special cargo types.
  • Manage and organize load master team to meet the operational shift activities for the ramp office.

LOADMASTER

SKYCARGO - EMIRATES AIRLINE
06.2013 - 01.2023
  • · Plan ahead of the flight to ensure all ground handling arrangements are in place and ensure all information related to the ground handling agent, airport and load specification is obtained. Ensure that the Load is built up in accordance with the Emirates Standards meeting all safety requirements.
  • Supervise the Ground Handling Agent (GHA) to ensure that load optimization and loading efficiency is achieved taking into consideration requirements for all special cargo. Prepare the loading instruction report and issue to GHA in a timely manner so that the aircraft loading can commence. Ensure that the aircraft is unloaded in a safe and efficient manner. Ensure at all times, that the handling of time and temperature and pharmaceutical shipments demonstrates compliance to the European Union Good Distribution Practice (EU GDP) requirements.
  • Responsible for preparing the aircraft weight and balance, trim sheet and submit to the Pilot in command. Issue aircraft loading and unloading instructions.
  • Accountable for the punctuality of all flights and to ensure that an acceptable level of on-time departures is achieved. Liaise with crew/crew hotel in the event of expected delay so as to ensure crew calls are delayed so as not to impact crew duty time limitation.
  • Maintain close contacts with Ground Handling Agents, Line Maintenance Engineers, and Local Airport Authorities etc to ensure that the highest levels of Customer Service are consistently delivered.
  • Assess serviceability of aircraft loading systems/equipment and liaise with Engineering for rectification as well as determine operational restrictions and limitations until systems are rectified.
  • In the event of accompanying grooms, ensure all grooms are listed and approved for the flight and that their identities are checked prior to boarding the aircraft. Liaise with the grooms and crew for optimal loading positions for special loads.
  • Accountable for carrying out the security search of the main deck cargo compartment to ensure that nothing has been placed that would jeopardize the safety of the aircraft. Ensure that all Aircraft Pre-Flight Security and preparation are carried as laid down in the Flight Operations Manual.
  • Carry out Dangerous goods inspections related to aircraft loading and also deal with any DG related incidents related to flight and handling while the aircraft is on Ground. Ensure necessary Permits and paper work accompany special types of cargo such as AVI and Dangerous Goods that require special clearance to avoid problems at destinations and transit stations.

GROUND DISPATCHER

EMIRATES AIRLINE
07.2008 - 06.2013
  • Supervision of all ground activities of a passenger & freighter flight including ensuring all activities are performed and completed in a time bound manner whilst simultaneously maintaining safety as well as on time performance.
  • Activities include ensuring all cargo and passengers are on board. Catering and cleaning is completed as per norms.

TRAFFIC OFFICER

EVA AIRWAYS
06.2000 - 06.2005
  • Cargo Operations and complete flight handling.
  • Liaising with all agencies including Airport Authority of India, Ground Handling Agent, General Sales Agent, Fueling Company, Catering Company, Aircraft Security service provider, Crew Hotel etc.
  • Preparing Load sheet and DGR acceptance according to procedures prescribed by the company.
  • Supervising palletization of Cargo booked for specified flight and manifesting the same in the computer system.
  • Sending required pre-flight and post-flight SITA telexes and filing.
  • Handling of Basic Office Administration and liaising with the Station Manager on matters regarding Human Resource Management.
  • Training of new recruits in accordance with company specifications and procedures.

CARGO SPACE CONTROLLER

GREENWAYS AIR & TRAVEL PVT. LTD. - GSA (EVA AIR)
06.1999 - 07.2000
  • Accepting Cargo bookings and giving carting orders to Cargo Clearing agents.
  • Preparing load briefing to be handed over to GHA for build-up of cargo.
  • Handling of Import queries and EDI submission at Mumbai Airport..

TRAVEL COORDINATOR

SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES PVT. LTD
02.1998 - 02.1999
  • Handling all company travel related arrangements.
  • Liaising with company appointed travel agents, making air/rail and hotel bookings for company personnel.

Education

HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE - COMMERCE AND ECONOMICS

CHETANA'S HAZARIMAL SOMANI COLLEGE OF COMMERCE
MUMBAI
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Loadmaster Training Experience

  • Load Management

  • Aircraft Ground Dispatch & Ramp Handling

  • Load Calculation

  • Adaptability and Flexibility

  • Professionalism

  • Multitasking

  • Teamwork and Collaboration

  • Problem-solving abilities

  • Process oversight

  • Securing Cargo Techniques

  • Decision-Making

  • Cargo Handling

  • Adaptability and Flexibility

Software

MICROSOFT OFFICE

Emirates Weight & Balance System

Skyconnect/Salesforce

Certification

B777F Weight & Balance license

Timeline

Dangerous Goods handling

03-2024

Aviation Security

01-2024

B777F Weight & Balance license

05-2023

B777F Safety & Emergency Procedures Certificate

05-2023

SR. LOADMASTER & CARGO OPERATIONS ENGINEERING

SKYCARGO - EMIRATES AIRLINE
02.2023 - Current

LOADMASTER

SKYCARGO - EMIRATES AIRLINE
06.2013 - 01.2023

GROUND DISPATCHER

EMIRATES AIRLINE
07.2008 - 06.2013

HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE - COMMERCE AND ECONOMICS

CHETANA'S HAZARIMAL SOMANI COLLEGE OF COMMERCE
04.2001 -

TRAFFIC OFFICER

EVA AIRWAYS
06.2000 - 06.2005

CARGO SPACE CONTROLLER

GREENWAYS AIR & TRAVEL PVT. LTD. - GSA (EVA AIR)
06.1999 - 07.2000

TRAVEL COORDINATOR

SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES PVT. LTD
02.1998 - 02.1999

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