Loadmaster

Kalitta Air, Llc; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kalitta Air, LLC seeks a Loadmaster to oversee cargo handling and load operations, ensuring safety, accuracy, and regulatory compliance across flights. The role includes preparing load plans, supervising cargo loading, and coordinating with contractors and flight crews.

The Loadmaster will supervise cargo-related tasks, verify documentation, and maintain secure cargo operations while supporting the flight team and maintenance personnel as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Ability to pass a 10-year background check and a DoD background check.
• Ability to obtain a US passport and travel as needed.
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates cargo-related functions with flights and supervises load planning and weight and balance.
• Prepares and distributes the load plan and Weight and Balance Load Sheet.
• Ensures cargo is inspected, labeled, loaded, and restrained per policy and regulations.
• Directs contract labor for handling, loading, and off-loading aircraft.
• Trains vendors on safe handling of equipment and cargo.
• Verifies accuracy of cargo, dangerous goods, and government documents.
• Inspects and operates cargo doors, restraints, and related equipment; records discrepancies.
• Inspects ULDs for damage and ensures cargo is secured.
• Makes temporary repairs to ULDs as allowed; rejects substandard units.
• Prevents pilferage, loss, or damage of cargo in custody.
• Maintains control over all ULDs and cargo restraint equipment.
• Closes aircraft doors and secures the aircraft prior to departure at outstations.
• Ensures flight plans, weather data, and declarations are available to the crew.
• Coordinates with service providers, airport authorities, and agencies related to flight operations.
• Ensures catering is correctly filled and stocked with supplies.
• Serves as a mechanic's helper when needed and assists crew at outstations.
• Prepares reports and briefs flight crew on cargo and security conditions.
• Performs other duties as directed by management.

Job description

Loadmaster

Job Title: Loadmaster

Reports To: Manager of Cargo Services

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Loadmaster reports to the Manager, Cargo Services (Chief Loadmaster) and the Station Supervisor reports to the Station Manager. 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. Verifies the accuracy of all cargo, dangerous goods, and government documentation required to accompany the aircraft and/or cargo on assigned flight(s).

7. 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 “Remarks” section of the Aircraft Loading Checklist.

8. Inspects tendered ULDs for damage and deficiencies, ensuring contained cargo is adequately

secured;

9. Makes temporary repairs to ULDs (as allowed by kA policy) and rejects ULDs that do not meet minimum standards.

10. Ensures that no pilferage, loss, or damage of cargo occurs while in his/her custody;

11. Maintains control over all Company-owned/leased ULDs and cargo restraint equipment in his/her custody;

12. Closes all aircraft doors and secures the aircraft prior to departure at layover stations (or any

other location) where Company personnel are not present to perform such tasks;

13. Ensures flight plans, weather information, General Declarations, and all other types of flight operations- related documents, are collected and available to the flight crew;

14. Coordinates with all contract aircraft service and cargo handling organizations (caterers, fuelers, etc.), airport authorities, and government agencies associated with the flight, to ensure that all parties are kept informed of the Company's flight schedule and service requirements;

15. Ensures catering has been correctly filled;

16. In coordination with the FME, ensures the aircraft is sufficiently stocked with dry supplies and all trash is removed from the aircraft in accordance with local regulations;

17. Performs tasks as required to keep the aircraft cabin and cargo compartments clean and orderly and properly stowed;

18. At outstations (as duties permit), assists the FME and/or the flight crew in the servicing and maintenance of the aircraft, serving as a mechanic's helper and supports the crew as a team member.

19. Prepares reports and briefs flight crew on cargo and security conditions.

20. Performs other duties as directed by the Manager, Cargo Services (Chief Loadmaster), or designated Supervisor.

WORKING CONDITIONS & REQUIRMENTS:

• Must have a valid driver's license
• All shifts on a rotating basis. Loadmaster’s work in all weather conditions including extreme heat and cold, as well as rain, and snow.
• Ability to push, pull and lift 50 lbs. on a repeated basis.
• Ability to pass a 10 year criminal background check as well as a DoD background check
• Ability to obtain a US passport and travel as needed to delegated assignments
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule