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About the Role
A loadmaster plays a crucial role in ensuring the safe loading and unloading of cargo, vehicles, and passengers onto aircraft. By applying mathematical and engineering principles, they help maintain the aircraft's balance and adhere to safety regulations. Their responsibilities include strategically planning the placement of loads on the airplane, prioritizing passenger comfort and safety, and effectively securing cargo. This vital work contributes significantly to the overall safety and efficiency of air travel.
Responsibilities
- Oversees the ground crew during cargo loading, utilizing management skills to delegate tasks and ensure crew safety and cooperation.
- Trains new ground crew on equipment usage, cargo plans, and cargo loading processes and regulations.
- Communicates instructions and loading plans to the ground crew and discusses takeoff times or weight distribution with the flight crew.
- Calculates weight and center of gravity using mathematical skills to determine safe and secure cargo placement.
- Monitors ground crew processes to ensure compliance with all cargo handling laws and regulations.
- Collaborates with various crews and aircraft to ensure accurate and efficient cargo loading and unloading.
- Uses logical thinking and problem-solving abilities to plan cargo fit and secure it to prevent shifting during flight.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Meets station attendance standards.
Requirements
- Possess/maintain a valid State driver's license and other FAA/Airport required identification/seals or authorizations.
- Must be flexible to work variable shifts, weekends, and holidays.
- Must be able to work extended hours on short notice during irregular operations.
- Ability to work in inclement weather.
- Able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without accommodations.
Skills
- Management skills
- Communication skills
- Mathematical skills
- Attention to detail
- Logical thinking
- Problem-solving abilities
Work Type
- Full-time
Education Level
- High school diploma or equivalent