Flight Optimization & Capacity Control Agent

OCFO Flight Optimization & Capacity Control Agent 

Role Purpose

Monitor and optimize existing routes for the Own Controlled Flights Operation (OCFO), ensuring flights are commercially and operationally optimized. 

Key Responsibilities

• Flight & process monitoring — oversee flight and operational processes, and maintain data quality in operational systems so planning stays accurate. 
• Capacity planning — plan the optimum weight and volume mix per flight based on actual bookings and freight on hand (<24 hours before departure), and plan capacity utilization by route and cargo mix. 
• Booking control — manage and control pre-books and ad hoc shipments, safeguard space commitments to customers, and notify stakeholders of over- or underbookings. 
• ULD build-up — plan ULD build-up efficiently and in line with IATA rules and internal quality standards, set build-up priorities during irregularities, and issue build-up lists, documentation and labeling. 
• Documentation & positioning — determine ULD positions with the flight operator and issue/distribute the flight manifest to all internal and external parties. 

Reporting & Scope

• Reports to: Hub Manager 
• Direct reports: none 
• Accountable for: flight optimization, cargo needed on aircraft, route potentials 
• Internal stakeholders: OCFO/GSSA teams, Airfreight, Sales, Management, Finance
• External stakeholders: MAC, suppliers, third-party agents, charter operators 

Key Metrics

• Shared: load factors / yield optimization 
• Individual: flight analytics; capacity control

Required Profile

• Experience in airline yield management, operations and handling, plus general airfreight market knowledge 
• Strong English, Excel skills 
• Experience with ULD build processes (IATA) rules and regulations 
• Analytical skills and spatial awareness, customer-minded, comfortable in supplier contact 
• Willingness to work at weekends and on public holidays.

Bottom Line

• The role sits at the intersection of commercial yield optimization and physical load planning — it needs both analytical and hands-on operational strength.
• Its leverage point is the <24-hour pre-departure window, where booking mix decisions directly drive load factor and yield.
• Despite no direct reports, influence is high: the role coordinates across five internal functions and four external partner groups.

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