About the role
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Loadmaster Lead
Department: Cargo Services
Reports To: Manager of Cargo Services
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Loadmaster Lead reports to the Manager, Cargo Services. They are responsible for the proper, safe, and efficient handling of assigned flights. Essential functions and responsibilities include:
1. Coordinates (or supervises) cargo-related functions associated with the assigned flight(s), including inspection (or supervision) of ULD build-up operations and weighing of cargo prior to loading on Company aircraft.
2. Prepares and distributes (or supervises the preparation and distribution of) the load plan and Weight and Balance Load Sheet.
3. Ensures revenue cargo and COMAT are properly inspected, packaged, labeled, loaded, and
restrained per Company policy, procedures, and applicable government regulations.
4. Supervises and directs all contract labor groups assigned to handling, loading, and off-loading
assigned aircraft.
5. When required, trains and instructs vendors to ensure the safe and efficient handling of Company equipment and cargo per Company policies and procedures to avoid damage to aircraft,
cargo, and equipment to avoid injury to personnel working on or around aircraft;
6. Supervise new hire K4 loadmasters on the flightline (OJT) after they have completed ground school/initial training. Perform initial (OJT) for new LM / station reps.
7. Coordinate with the training department on any additional/remedial training deemed necessary for LM’s. Complete evaluation reports etc.
9. Develop, plan, and lead any special projects assigned by management.
10. Verifies the accuracy of all cargo, dangerous goods, and government documentation required to accompany the aircraft and/or cargo on assigned flight(s).
11. Inspects and operates (or supervises the operation of) all aircraft cargo doors, cargo conveyance, and restraints systems; the installation and stowage of all required cargo door sill guards, anti-tipping equipment, installed nets, smoke barriers; reports any discrepancies to the Flight Maintenances Engineer (FME) and to Maintenance Department personnel; and notes any discrepancies in the “Re…
