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Aircraft Load Controller (Loadmaster)

231199 · Medium Next-day ready

Description

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.