Job Details

Air Export Supervisor

Job Description

Right Now Group are recruiting for an experienced Air Export Supervisor on behalf of a growing international Freight Forwarder based in Sunbury.

The business handles a mixture of international Air Freight including eCommerce, courier and time-critical shipments, with significant volumes moving across key global trade lanes.



Key Responsibilities of an Air Export Supervisor:

  • Take responsibility for the day-to-day management of Air Export operations.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with airline representatives, commercial teams and capacity contacts.
  • Coordinate airline bookings, rates, allocations and capacity requirements.
  • Manage and review airline capacity and space allocations across key international trade lanes.
  • Work closely with Air Export Operations to understand forecasted and live shipment volumes.
  • Manage the utilisation of airline space, including AKE capacity, against planned volumes and flight schedules.
  • Identify potential capacity shortages and secure additional or alternative airline space when required.
  • Review airline performance, rates, routing options and available capacity.
  • Negotiate ad-hoc rates and additional capacity directly with airlines.
  • Develop alternative carrier and routing solutions where required.
  • Monitor buying rates and support the business in protecting and improving shipment margins.
  • Develop relationships with new airlines and identify additional commercial opportunities.
  • Maintain a strong understanding of the Air Freight market, airline capacity and changing market conditions.


Skills & Experience Required for an Air Export Supervisor:

  • Strong background within Air Freight, Air Cargo or Freight Forwarding.
  • Excellent understanding of airline capacity, allocations and international flight operations.
  • Experience dealing directly with airlines and airline representatives.
  • Strong existing relationships within the Heathrow airline and air cargo community would be highly advantageous.
  • Experience managing airfreight rates, capacity and commercial agreements.
  • Good understanding of AKEs, ULDs and airline capacity management.
  • Confident communicator capable of developing long-term airline relationships.


Salary & Benefits for an Air Export Supervisor:

  • Salary: £40,000 - £60,000 per annum, depending on experience.
  • Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:30 - 18:00.
  • Work closely with senior management as the business continues to grow.

If this role sounds of interest, please apply online now!