Air Arabia is seeking a Logistics Team Leader in Sharjah to oversee day-to-day logistics operations related to aircraft spares, tools, and materials. The role ensures timely movement, regulatory compliance, and cost control while managing subordinates and providing uninterrupted 24/7-365 support to Air Arabia’s engineering and operational requirements, including AOG and time-critical shipments.
About the Role – Air Arabia Aviation Logistics
Core Scope: Aircraft spares, tools, and materials logistics for engineering and operations
Coverage Model: 24/7, 365-day monitoring including AOG and time-critical shipments
Regulatory Scope: GCAA, IATA, ICAO, UAE and international customs, IATA DGR compliance
Team Oversight: Supervises logistics support staff and drives continuous process improvement
Documentation Ownership: AWBs, commercial invoices, packing lists, export declarations, and permits
Aviation Career Impact & Opportunity
Strategic Location: Sharjah – Key hub for Air Arabia’s engineering and logistics operations
Mission-Critical Role: Support fastest possible routing for AOG and time-critical shipments
Stakeholder Reach: Coordinate with freight forwarders, customs brokers, airlines, and internal teams
Career Growth: Lead people management and continuous improvement within a major regional airline
Position Overview
This Logistics Team Leader role at Air Arabia supervises end-to-end logistics activities including imports, exports, cross trades, charters, courier movement, transshipments, and local deliveries of aircraft parts and consumables. You will coordinate AOG movements for fastest possible routing, ensure compliance with GCAA/IATA/ICAO and customs regulations, verify accuracy of logistics documentation, liaise with freight forwarders and internal stakeholders, track logistics costs, supervise support staff, and drive continuous improvement across logistics processes.
Why This Role Matters: As Logistics Team Leader at Air Arabia, you keep critical aircraft parts and consumables moving 24/7 to support flight operations, coordinate AOG and time-critical shipments where speed and accuracy matter most, ensure full regulatory and dangerous goods compliance across international freight, lead and develop a team of logistics support staff, and build a career at the center of aviation logistics for a major regional airline.
Key Responsibilities
Operational & Executional
- Supervise end-to-end logistics including imports, exports, cross trades, charters, and local deliveries
- Coordinate AOG movements ensuring fastest routing, documentation readiness, and customs clearance
- Monitor shipment progress and proactively resolve delays, discrepancies, or exceptions
- Monitor vendor KPIs and ensure accurate weight, dimension, packaging, and labelling of shipments
Regulatory & Compliance
- Ensure full compliance with GCAA, IATA, ICAO, and UAE/international customs regulations
- Coordinate Dangerous Goods (IATA DGR) shipments and requirements
- Verify accuracy of AWBs, commercial invoices, packing lists, export declarations, and permits
Vendor & Cost Management
- Liaise with freight forwarders, airlines, couriers, customs brokers, and internal stakeholders
- Track logistics costs, validate freight invoices, and support freight optimization initiatives
- Monitor KPIs including response time, shipment TAT, cost variance, and compliance deviations
- Escalate critical issues with recommendations and corrective actions
People & Process Management
- Supervise logistics support staff and ensure adherence to SOPs
- Drive continuous improvement in logistics processes and support audits with CAPA
- Provide direction, coaching, and guidance for team members’ career development
- Build a performance-driven, engaged, and committed team environment
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Aviation Management, or related field
- IATA Cargo/DGR certifications an advantage
Experience Requirements
- 5-8 years of experience in aviation logistics or freight forwarding
- Strong hands-on experience in AOG shipments, customs clearance, DG cargo, and international freight
Essential Skills
- Strong knowledge of aircraft parts logistics, Incoterms, and customs procedures
- Proficient in ERP and logistics systems with high attention to documentation accuracy
- Strong coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with high accountability and ownership
- Proficient in MS Office; flexible to work shifts or on-call for AOG requirements
About Air Arabia
Air Arabia relies on a responsive, round-the-clock logistics operation to keep aircraft spares, tools, and materials moving in support of its engineering and operational requirements. This Sharjah-based logistics function manages everything from routine local deliveries to urgent AOG and dangerous goods shipments, working closely with freight forwarders, customs authorities, and internal engineering and operations teams to ensure Air Arabia’s fleet stays flight-ready.
Career Excellence: Lead time-critical aviation logistics operations for a major Sharjah-based regional airline.
Who Should Apply?
- Aviation Logistics Professionals: With 5-8 years in freight forwarding or aircraft parts logistics
- AOG & DG Cargo Specialists: Experienced managing time-critical and dangerous goods shipments
- Customs & Compliance Experts: Familiar with GCAA, IATA, ICAO, and UAE customs regulations
- Logistics Team Leaders & Supervisors: Skilled managing support staff and vendor performance
- IATA Cargo/DGR Certified Candidates: Seeking a leadership role within a major regional airline
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