Senior Import Air Freight Operator
- Full-time
- Department: Operations
- Position Title: Air Freight Operator
Company Description
Mondiale VGL is a globally respected transport and logistics provider with strong roots in Oceania and operations spanning 19 markets worldwide.
For more than 40 years, we’ve connected people, places, and opportunities—delivering freight solutions and career growth across New Zealand, Australia, Asia, Europe, and the USA.
Our fully integrated, end-to-end services cover sea and air freight, import and export, wharf transport, customs clearance, and warehousing.
With a team of over 1,500 professionals and the scale to support global operations, we help businesses move goods more efficiently across borders and supply chains.
We’re proud of our heritage and the foundation it’s built—for our people, our customers, and our future. Join a company that moves the world forward—and grow your career with it.
Job Description
As a Senior Air Freight Operator, you’ll play a key role in keeping freight moving smoothly across the globe. You’ll manage the end-to-end coordination of air freight shipments, ensuring every job is handled accurately, efficiently, and in line with customer expectations, carrier schedules, and compliance requirements.
This is a hands-on, fast-paced role where no two days are the same. You’ll be the go-to person for shipment updates, problem-solving, and keeping customers informed, while working closely with airlines, overseas partners, customs brokers, transport providers, and internal teams to deliver great outcomes.
What you’ll be doing
- Coordinating air import and export shipments from booking through to final delivery.
- Working with airlines, overseas agents, customs brokers, transport providers, and customers to ensure smooth movement of freight.
- Preparing and checking shipping documentation, including airway bills, manifests, invoices, and customs paperwork.
- Making sure all shipments meet regulatory, airline, and company compliance requirements.
- Tracking freight and proactively resolving delays, issues, or exceptions.
- Keeping customers and internal stakeholders informed with timely, accurate updates.
- Assisting with rate enquiries, pricing, and booking confirmations.
- Working with warehouse and transport teams to ensure cargo flows seamlessly.
- Supporting invoice checking, cost control, and accurate job file management.
- Helping mentor junior team members and supporting process improvements where needed.
Qualifications
- 2+ years experience in freight forwarding, shipping agency, or logistics coordination, including booking releases, SI/VGM handling, and invoicing (IV/DN/PV).
- Strong understanding of import/export processes and freight documentation.
- Confidence using freight systems, airline platforms, and customs processes.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- The ability to stay calm, organised, and solution-focused in a busy environment.
- A sharp eye for detail and a strong sense of ownership.
Additional Information
Why Mondiale VGL?
- Be part of a dynamic and growing team in a global company with over 40 years of industry expertise
- Join a supportive, energetic environment where no two days are the same
- Build a career where your impact drives the future of the logistics and freight teams
If you're passionate about client service and ready to take your career to the next level, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now and be part of the team at Mondiale VGL.
We believe our people are our greatest strength — and the diversity of our team is central to how we grow and succeed. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and able to thrive. With operations spanning the globe, we know we’re better together when our team reflects the diversity of the communities and customers we work with every day.