Aircraft Load Controller (Loadmaster)
231199 · Medium Next-day readyDescription
Oversees loading and unloading of aircraft to ensure safe and efficient aircraft operations.
Typical work tasks
- Ensure the aircraft flies safely by producing loading plans.
- Produce weight and balance documentation for aircraft.
- Supervises loading crews and procedures.
- Monitor dangerous goods loading.
- Perform troubleshooting related to loading.
- Use manual fall-back procedures as required.
- May fly with cargo to ensure its safety during flight.
Typical work environment
- Works in offices and outdoor airport environments.
- Works in all weather conditions.
- Often works in noisy, smelly, wet, or cold conditions.
- Indoor work areas are likely to be adequately ventilated and heated.
- Usually operates as part of a team.
Typical physical and mental demands
- Sedentary to light physical demand, medium if required to assist with a loading situation.
- Stands and walks frequently to constantly.
- Stretching up and across is likely to be required when operating certain controls.
- Lifting and carrying is not a significant component of the job.
- Bending, squatting or crouching is required when carrying out inspections.
- Frequent repetitive hand and finger movements are required when operating communication devices and computers.
- Driving is not a significant component of the job.
- Mental skills necessary include a high level of cognitive functioning with, interpreting, computing, communication, interpersonal, planning, organisational, problem solving, critical thinking, mathematical, and decision-making capabilities.
Entry signal Model estimate
Enter via experience or on-the-job training; no mandatory pre-entry qualification. A licence may be required for some roles or employers. Flagged next-day ready.
Entry barrier Experience or on-job training
Licence / registration Licence may be required
ANZSCO skill level 1
Next-day ready Yes
Unverified — this label is model-generated and not yet clinician-reviewed. Confirm against the WTDS before relying on it.
How this was determined (model-generated): Load controller: 5yr-experience route + accreditations only 'some roles' (may_be_required); by the rule next_day_ready must be TRUE, not false.
Entry Requirements
- A relevant tertiary qualification or at least five years applicable experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). In some instances particular experience and/or on-the-job training may be required.
- Some roles may require specific aviation-related accreditations.
Further Comments
- There are opportunities for flexibility of movement.
- May work shifts, evenings, weekends, and public holidays.