Global Cargo Loadmaster - Weight & Balance Expert

ABX Air, Inc.; Wilmington (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ABX Air, Inc. seeks an experienced Loadmaster with 2,500+ flight hours in heavy cargo aircraft to inspect and document hazardous materials, perform weight and balance calculations, and travel worldwide in support of cargo operations.

Must lift 70 pounds and be able to work unsupervised in challenging conditions. The role requires FAA Loadplanner/Loadmaster and Dangerous Goods certifications, TSA credentials, and the ability to travel up to 40% of the time, with emphasis on safety and regulatory

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Five (5) years of experience in aviation cargo operations.
• Current FAA (14 CFR) Aircraft Weight & Balance certification, or ability to recertify.
• Current FAA (49 CFR) Dangerous Goods Inspector certification, or ability to recertify.
• Ability to obtain and maintain TSA SIDA credential.
• Knowledge of FAR/ICAO/IATA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Performing Loadmaster duties.
• Ensuring safe and secure handling of cargo and aircraft operations worldwide.
• Overseeing air cargo build-up, restraint, loading, dangerous goods handling, weight & balance calculation, and ground handling.
• Onboard flight responsibilities, flying on company aircraft for worldwide cargo contracts.
• Conducting audits to support SMS Safety Assurance and Risk Management.
• Delivering classroom and on-the-job training for ground operations and aircraft handling.
• Administering and scheduling the Professional Loadmaster program.
• Coordinate with airline management, regulators, inspectors, customers, and staff on technical and regulatory matters.

Skills

Loadmaster experience

Hazardous materials handling

Weight & balance calculations

Travel readiness

Bilingual (Spanish/Portuguese)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

ABX Air, Inc. seeks an experienced Loadmaster with 2,500+ flight hours in heavy cargo aircraft to inspect and document hazardous materials, perform weight and balance calculations, and travel worldwide in support of cargo operations.

Must lift 70 pounds and be able to work unsupervised in challenging conditions. The role requires FAA Loadplanner/Loadmaster and Dangerous Goods certifications, TSA credentials, and the ability to travel up to 40% of the time, with emphasis on safety and regulatory