About the Career
Supervise and coordinate the activities of ground crew in the loading, unloading, securing, and staging of aircraft cargo or baggage. May determine the quantity and orientation of cargo and compute aircraft center of gravity. May accompany aircraft as member of flight crew and monitor and handle cargo in flight, and assist and brief passengers on safety and emergency procedures. Includes loadmasters.On the Job You Will
- Determine the quantity and orientation of cargo, and compute an aircraft's center of gravity.
- Direct ground crews in the loading, unloading, securing, or staging of aircraft cargo or baggage.
- Train new employees in areas such as safety procedures or equipment operation.
- Distribute cargo to maximize use of space.
- Calculate load weights for different aircraft compartments, using charts and computers.
- Accompany aircraft as a member of the flight crew to monitor and handle cargo in flight.
Details
- Average Salary: $53,770
- Salary Range: $44,880 - $91,830
- Education: 2 Year Degree
- Outlook: Good (1%-10% growth)
- Total Jobs (2024): 1,720
Education and Training
EducationHigh school degree or equivalent work experience required.
Related Experience
Minimum 4 years’ relevant experience in aviation operations, loadmaster background preferred.
Previous supervisory experience preferred.
Airline cargo and ground handling experience is required.
Airline weight and balance is required.
Job Training
Understands and uses air freight and flight terminology and processes.
Able to successfully pass initial and annual recurrent training in areas of load planning, Weight & Balance, and aircraft handling.
Adheres to company operating and safety policies, operations, processes and procedures appropriate to the job.
Employers
- American Airlines
- Ameriflight
- Delta Airlines
- U.S. Department of Defense
- DHL
- Federal Express
- Southwest Airlines
- United Airlines
- UPS
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