Icelandair is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented professional to join our team. This role plays a key part in ensuring that cargo warehouse operations remain fully compliant with applicable laws, regulations, procedures, and industry best practices within the aviation and cargo sectors. We are looking for a motivated and responsible individual with excellent communication skills and a strong passion for safety, quality, and training, who can contribute to continuous improvement and help foster a strong safety culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the subject matter expert for Dangerous Goods and other special cargo handling requirements.
- Ensure cargo warehouse personnel have access to the Icelandair Ground and Cargo Operations Manual (GOM) and other applicable operational instructions.
- Coordinate and oversee training programs to ensure compliance with company requirements and applicable regulations, including Dangerous Goods, Safety Management System (SMS), and security training.
- Develop and support corrective action plans related to operational non-conformities within the cargo warehouse.
- Conduct regular checks and observations and advise management on any shortcomings or opportunities for improvement in cargo handling operations.
- Ensure cargo acceptance procedures and Manuals remain compliant with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
- Ensure all safety and security-related events and incidents are properly reported through established channels.
- Participation in and oversight of quality and safety audit.
- Liaise with other airlines and various departments within Icelandair.
Qualifications
- Experience in cargo operations, aviation, logistics, or a related environment.
- Knowledge of Dangerous Goods regulations and handling procedures is highly desirable.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Experience with compliance, quality assurance, training, or safety management is an advantage.
At Icelandair, we are committed to fostering equality and diversity in the workplace and welcome applications from individuals of all genders.
Application deadline is August 8th, 2026
If you need further information, please contact:
Arnar Snær Pétursson, arnarsnaer@icelandair.is
Njörður Jóhannsson, njordur@icelandair.is