Worldwide Heavy Cargo Loadmaster | Weight & Balance Pro

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

Job summary

ABX Air is seeking a seasoned Loadmaster with heavy cargo experience to perform loadmaster duties worldwide, ensuring safe handling of cargo and compliance with all regulatory requirements. You will oversee loading, weight and balance, dangerous goods, and related aircraft operations under sometimes challenging conditions.

Applicants should have FAA Loadmaster and Dangerous Goods certifications, 5+ years in aviation cargo, and the ability to travel up to 40%.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in aviation cargo operations.
• Current FAA 14 CFR Loadplanner/Loadmaster certification, or ability to recertify upon employment.
• Current FAA 49 CFR Dangerous Goods Inspector certification, or ability to recertify upon employment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain TSA SIDA credential.
• Knowledge of weight & balance calculation methods and tools.
• Knowledge of FAR/ICAO/IATA regulations governing carriage of cargo and safety.

Responsibilities

• Performing Loadmaster duties.
• Ensuring the safe and secure handling of cargo and aircraft operations worldwide.
• Overseeing air cargo build-up, restraint, loading, dangerous goods handling, weight & balance calculation, and aircraft ground handling.
• Perform onboard flight responsibilities, flying on company aircraft in support of worldwide cargo charter contracts.
• Conducting audits to support SMS Safety Assurance and Risk Management efforts.
• Deliver classroom and on-the-job training for ground operations and aircraft handling operations; administer and schedule the PLM program.
• Communicate with airline management, regulatory agents, inspectors, customer staff, and Professional Loadmaster staff on technical, safety, security, and regulatory matters.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Loadmaster experience

5+ years cargo ops

FAA Loadmaster cert

FAA DG Inspector cert

Weight & balance calc

Hazardous materials knowledge

Travel readiness

Team/unsupervised work

Lift 70 lbs

Driver's license

US passport

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

ABX Air is seeking a seasoned Loadmaster with heavy cargo experience to perform loadmaster duties worldwide, ensuring safe handling of cargo and compliance with all regulatory requirements. You will oversee loading, weight and balance, dangerous goods, and related aircraft operations under sometimes challenging conditions.

Applicants should have FAA Loadmaster and Dangerous Goods certifications, 5+ years in aviation cargo, and the ability to travel up to 40%.