Lead Cargo Officer - Interline & Partnerships

• Closing date: 04-Nov-2025

The air cargo industry is entering an accelerated phase of change and transformation. From digitalizing the end-to-end value chain, to fortifying a true e-commerce experience, to the launch of digital freight marketplaces, and much more. As the world’s largest global air cargo carrier, Qatar Airways is leading this change. To support our vision, we are looking for talents – the bold, the imaginative and the change-maker. All of who will support Qatar Airways Cargo’s position as a true leader in the air freight industry. If you want to make an impact, to grow your experience and to challenge your comfort zone, then join us at Qatar Airways Cargo and be part of our passionate team.

As the business expands, we are pleased to announce an incredibly exciting opportunity to be part of Qatar Airways Cargo’s Global Pricing Team in Doha as a Lead Cargo Officer – Interline & Partnerships.

About the role

In this role, you are accountable for developing cargo interline and strategic partnership operational framework with other partner airlines. Work alongside HUB and regional operations teams to develop most efficient process in line with regulatory framework and handling parameters.

Also responsible to support interline and partnership operational readiness for new partnerships, start-ups in co-ordination with partner airline, QR regional and HUB teams. Work in conjunction with safety, security and quality performance standards and support smooth operation transitions, finalization of MOP’s for interline agreements, handling across the regions

As part of your role, your responsibilities will be inclusive of, but not limited to the following:

• Responsible to define framework by engaging in an operational dialogue with partner airlines, QR Cargo internal and external stakeholders, supporting the commercial arm and mutually seeking beneficial operational conditions bounded by the compliance framework of each airline and supporting QR strategic requirements.
• Identify and develop operational synergies with Cargo and Ground Handling agents between Qatar Airways and partner airlines.
• Develop joint processes that can optimize specific compliance requirements to meet standards and requirements and benefit from the efficiencies for both Qatar Airways and partner Airlines.
• Take lead and be a focal point for all operational matters that require escalation throughout the logistic chain.
• Maintain relationships with partner airlines and internal stakeholders and initiate communication by identifying potential sectors or agreements to increase network support.
• Develop Cost efficient and lean initiatives that avoid double handling of cargo.
• Lead the creation of interphase for interline related IT setups for operational visibility and messaging compliance. Be the initiator for these developments.
• Collaborate with performance reporting team for generating/upgrading performance reports, which create value to the end-user at station and regional levels.
• Act as a support interface between IT/CROAMIS, Hub (QR Cargo and GHA) teams and regional teams on system, process development and change management to drive automation improvements in the regions.
• Support and monitor the Implementation of SOPs with the GHA’s to ensure smooth interline and partnership cargo operations in the region. This also includes streamlining policies with GHA staff in order to follow procedures in the absence of cargo staff at the respective station.
• Review operational performance of airline partnerships, report to senior management and create strategies for corrective action where required.
• Ensure discrepancies and non-conformances are minimized in order to reduce claims and penalties at the

Be part of an extraordinary story

Your skills. Your imagination. Your ambition. Here, there are no boundaries to your potential and the impact you can make. You’ll find infinite opportunities to grow and work on the biggest, most rewarding challenges that will build your skills and experience. You have the chance to be a part of our future, and build the life you want while being part of an international community.

Our best is here and still to come. To us, impossible is only a challenge. Join us as we dare to achieve what’s never been done before.

Together, everything is possible.

About you

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with at least 4 years of job-related experience.
• Experience in managing Airline partnerships
• In-depth understanding of global air cargo landscape
• Excellent communication, analytical & negotiation skills
• Excellent command of English language – verbal and in writing
• Advanced MS Office skills

About Qatar Airways Group

Our story started with four aircraft. Today, we deliver excellence across 12 different businesses coming together as one. We’ve grown fast, broken records and set trends that others follow. We don’t slow down by the fear of failure. Instead, we dare to achieve what’s never been done before.

So, whether you’re creating a unique experience for our customers or innovating behind the scenes, every person contributes to our proud story. A story of spectacular growth and determination. Now is the time to bring your best ideas and passion to a place where your ambition will know no boundaries and be part of a truly global community.

How to apply

If you’re ready to join a progressive team and have a challenging and rewarding career, then apply now by uploading your CV and completing our quick application form.