Load Master

Saudia Cargo; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Saudia Cargo is seeking a Load Master to ensure proper loading of cargo aircraft, including main and lower deck operations, in line with IATA standards and company policies. You will review weight and balance, supervise loading, and ensure secure restraint and correct stowage for various cargo categories.

Responsibilities include coordinating with maintenance, ensuring regulatory compliance, and submitting detailed flight reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor and/or aviation related degree required or preferred.
• Strong understanding of load planning concepts and weight & balance.
• Proven leadership and teamwork abilities, with customer-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Review load planning/weight and balance documents for accuracy.
• Ensure safe operation of cargo doors and loading systems in all conditions.
• Monitor stowage, balance, and limits for all cargo types including hazardous and valuable goods.
• Coordinate with maintenance for any system malfunctions and report with proper logbook updates.
• Prepare detailed loadmaster reports after each flight and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Impactful influence

Customer satisfaction

Innovation & initiative

Leadership that inspires

Market awareness

Commitment to SAC

Determination

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management

Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management

Job description

Job description:

JOB PURPOSE

Officer - Load Master is responsible for ensuring that cargo aircraft are loaded and cargo doors for both main & lower-decks, in plane loading system are operated in accordance with, IATA, Safety Regulations, and the company’s policies and procedures.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Travel on each cargo flight as/when directed by the direct supervisor.
• Review the load planning/weight and balance documents, check the unit load devices contour to ensure correct preparation.
• Ensure the safe operation of cargo doors and relay on self-operated system of loading to ensure safety.
• Ensure that cargo is loaded within maximum hold, maximum pallets per side limits, maximum zone, weight and maximum cumulative load limit.
• Monitor safe and correct stowage of items of a special nature such as heavy or bulky items,dangerous goods, (ie: flammable/magnetic cargo/radio-activities etc), live animals, perishablesand valuable cargo.
• Ensure that cargo is loaded securely and balanced to prevent aircraft from damage inside.
• Regular inspections must be conducted during the flight when transporting special cargo and while the aircraft is in transit to ensure safety.
• Ensure the proper restraint of all unit load devices and bulky and over-size cargo.
• Ensure the security of area outside the cockpit including crew luggage.
• Coordinate with maintenance/flight mechanic in case of any malfunction or damage to the system and report to COCC manager, senior loadmaster and next station with keeping cabin logbook updated.
• Comply with the aircraft limitations/restrictions set by the manufacturer in loading/un-loading function and comply as well with the weight and balance/ground services procedure manual of each aircraft
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement of systems, processes, and practices considering ‘international best practice’, improvement of business processes, cost optimization, and efficiency improvement.
• Submit a detailed loadmaster’s report upon completion of every flight.
• Prepare required statements and reports timely and accurately to meet SACC’s and function requirements, policies, and quality standards.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS Internal

All divisions and departments, direct reports, relevant employees across different levels, and all concerned SACC personnel as and when required.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS External

Regulatory and Government Agencies, Third-Party Service Providers, Industry Groups and Consortia, Commercial Partners, Contractors and Suppliers

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management or Aviation Management
• Skills Competencies
• Being impactful and influential
• Commitment to exceed customer’s satisfaction
• Innovating and taking initiatives
• Leadership that inspires
• Scanning the market and staying alert
• Showing Commitment to SAC
• Strong Determination to make a difference
• Working as a team