Hybrid Air Export Operations Manager

Posted 4 days ago

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About the role

  • Air Export Operations Manager at Shipco Transport, overseeing airfreight export operations and ensuring compliance with international trade regulations. Leading team performance and managing complex logistics in dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and oversee all airfreight export operations, ensuring shipments are executed efficiently, accurately, and on schedule.
  • Supervise the end-to-end export process including booking, consolidation, documentation, customs coordination, and final departure.
  • Ensure full compliance with IATA, ICAO, TSA, customs, and international trade regulations.
  • Review and approve export documentation such as Air Waybills (AWBs), commercial invoices, packing lists, and certificates.
  • Coordinate closely with airlines, ground handlers, trucking providers, customs brokers, and overseas agents.
  • Lead, train, and mentor the air export operations team; manage staffing, workflows, and performance.
  • Monitor daily operational KPIs (on-time performance, cost control, error rates) and implement process improvements.
  • Handle escalations related to shipment delays, discrepancies, claims, or customer complaints.
  • Experience with inhouse CCSF operation.
  • Maintain accurate records within the freight forwarding/TMS system and ensure data integrity.
  • Manage rate agreements, space allocations, and vendor performance in collaboration with procurement or sales teams.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in airfreight export operations, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
  • Strong working knowledge of air export procedures, including booking, consolidation, documentation, and customs compliance.
  • Hands-on experience with IATA regulations, TSA requirements, and international trade laws.
  • Proficiency in preparing and reviewing export documentation (AWBs, commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, etc.).
  • Experience coordinating with airlines, ground handlers, customs brokers, and overseas agents.
  • Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple shipments under tight deadlines.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills, including training, performance monitoring, and workflow optimization.
  • High attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and compliance.
  • Effective communication skills (written and verbal) for internal teams, customers, and global partners.
  • Ability to analyze KPIs, control costs, and improve operational efficiency.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.

Benefits

  • We offer a positive and friendly atmosphere with opportunities for advancement and personal growth.
  • We offer medical, dental, life and vision insurance.
  • STD and LTD insurance.
  • We also offer a flexible benefits account.
  • An optional wellness program.
  • A matching 401(k) plan.

Job title

Air Export Operations Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$75,000 - $95,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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