Galley Planning Officer

Job Title:  Galley Planning Officer
Employer: Qatar Airways
Location:  Doha, Qatar
Job Purpose:
To prepare Layout of Passenger Aircrafts (LOPAs) and Galley Loading Plans (GLP),for all aircrafts establishing the standards of on-board service equipment dry store & bar items, determining and addressing loading issues for QR aircrafts whilst always aiming to simplify loading and reduce items on board.
Accountabilities:
Operational
Whist maintaining a focus on cost and weight, responsible for the planning and design of the galleys for all new aircraft types as per the instructions of Manager Aircraft Planning, ensuring that all user requirements are met and the 5 star award winning service can be delivered effectively
Responsible for planning and preparing the GLP through Qosmos Galley Planning Module (GPM) for all variations of service and aircraft types ensuring that all service providers worldwide have the required information in an accurate and timely manner
Conducts fit checks, trial-packing plans, surveys and gives the feedback to Management with recommendations for improvements
Produces Stores and bar Packing Plans in accordance with crew feedback, ensuring that the most cost effective solution is loaded onto each flight
Creates catering weights for all variations of service and aircraft types through GPM ensuring that galley weight limitations are adhered to at all times and stakeholders are provided with the pantry weights well in advance
Development
Take responsibility for own ongoing personal development and growth of expertise
Train and develop other employees for proper succession planning and risk management
Assist in the response to any emergency or a major operational disruption affecting Qatar Airways or its subsidiaries, including support of the Qatar Airways Special Assistance Program
Operational Safety
Ensure full awareness of work health and safety requirements and expectations in order to minimise health and safety risks for self and colleagues
Ensure compliance to all relevant safety, security, quality and environmental management policies, procedures and controls across the operation to guarantee employee safety, security, legislative compliance, delivery of high quality service with a responsible environment attitude and taking specific care over weight loaded and unit placement on-board to avoid excess weight/ fuel-burn and potential injury

Qualifications, Experience & Skills:
Qualifications
Essential
Bachelors Degree or Equivalent
Preferred
Lean Management
Previous Experience
Essential
Experienced- minimum 4 years of job- related experience required. Preference to airline experience.
Airline Galley / Stowage management
Change and / or project management
Job Specific Skills
Essential
Well -developed interpersonal and communication skills
Able to work under pressure and multi task
Proven skills in negotiation, evaluation and decision-making
Software packages-Adobe Flash, Adobe Acrobat, 3D Max, Adobe Indesign, Google Sketchup and Microsoft Office with MS

How to Apply:
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