Air Freight Operations Executive Jobs in Chennai Freight Forwarding Company

📋 Job Description

Jobzi is sourcing qualified candidates for Air Freight Operations Executive positions in Chennai's private Freight Forwarding Company sector. This is a full-time opportunity with a reputed Freight Forwarding and Customs Broking employer in Chennai offering competitive salary, structured growth, and a professional work environment. Tamil communication skills are preferred alongside English for professional and business interaction in Chennai.

📌 Key Responsibilities

• Book cargo space with airlines or GSAs (general sales agents) for export air freight shipments based on shipper cargo readiness and freight rate instructions
• Prepare House Air Waybills (HAWBs) and coordinate Master Air Waybill (MAWB) issuance with the IATA cargo agent or airline for consolidated air freight shipments
• Calculate chargeable weight for air freight shipments using the IATA volumetric weight formula and apply the applicable tariff rate or spot rate
• Coordinate cargo acceptance at the airport cargo terminal including booking slot, packing acceptance, and security screening compliance
• Track air freight shipments from acceptance at origin airport through transit airports to destination and proactively update the customer service team and shipper
• Follow up with airlines and overseas agents on shipment status, flight delays, transit holds, and customs clearance updates at destination
• Prepare air freight MIS reports covering bookings made, shipments dispatched, flight utilization, and transit time performance
• Coordinate with customs clearance team for export EGM (export general manifest) filing and with the documentation team for AWB surrender and release

🎓 Qualifications and Requirements

• Graduate degree from a recognized institution; IATA Cargo Agent Foundation certification is preferred
• 0 - 3 Years of experience in air freight operations at a freight forwarding company, airline, or GSA office; freshers with IATA knowledge are considered
• Hands-on knowledge of AWB preparation, air cargo booking, and chargeable weight calculation using IATA volumetric formula
• Familiarity with airline booking systems, cargo acceptance procedures at Chennai Airport, and air freight tracking portals
• Understanding of MAWB and HAWB relationship in consolidated air freight operations at a freight forwarding company
• Good communication skills in English for coordination with airlines, GSAs, overseas agents, and shippers
• Knowledge of IATA dangerous goods regulations (DGR) is an advantage for candidates seeking to handle special cargo shipments
• Good Tamil and English communication skills for team coordination and client interaction in Chennai.

✅ Required Skills