Basic Aircraft Load Control Training Course
Weight & Balance training for Load Controllers and Load Planners
Introduction
The aircraft weight and balance world is a complicated, high-pressure environment that sees personnel working with various time-driven handling scenarios, aircraft types, limitations, industry best practices, and regulations. The role of the Load Controller is varied and can operate in local or centralised environments but is key to delivering safe and compliant operations.
This training course guides participants from the basic principles of calculating and preparing aircraft weight and balance documentation to some of the more advanced techniques. Focussing initially on narrowbody aircraft, the course progresses onto widebody using typical scenarios.
Although the first half of the course is essentially theory-based, the second half consists of a series of weight and balance and complete documentation exercises, simulating authentic scenarios, and getting participants ready for the final exam.
Participants should be aware that this is an intensive training course with pre-course reading and homework, so total commitment is required.
The course is designed to be in conformance with the applicable elements of the latest version of IATA AHM 1110 and applicable sections of PART CAT - EU 965/2012.
The duration of this course is five days.This course is often combined with our Turnaround Coordinator and Dangerous Goods Awareness Category 10 training courses.
We also offer a Loadmaster Training Course which is similar, but different, to this course.
1. Why is it important?
It is both critical and a regulatory requirement that all aircraft are loaded in compliance with applicable aircraft and other limitations. A well-loaded aircraft can often provide its operator with various efficiencies such as (but not limited to) fuel, handling and time efficiencies. Good planning techniques and preparation are the keys to successful and safe operations.
2. Who should attend?
Existing or new Load Planners, Load Controllers of a GHSP or an Airline, and anyone who requires detailed knowledge of this subject would benefit from attending this course.
Please note: we only provide this training course for our clients as an 'in company' training course. Unfortunately, we don't offer this course for private individuals.
3. Course objectives
To provide participants with the detailed knowledge and skills required to plan, calculate and finalise weight and balance documentation.
Key topics
Definitions
Theory Of Flight
Principles Of Balance
Aircraft Weights
Structural Strength Limits
Load Control & Load Distribution
Narrowbody & Widebody Aircraft
Unit Load Devices (ULD)
Legal/Regulatory Requirements
Aircraft Locations
Aircraft Structural Loading Limitations
Loading Restraint Systems
Dangerous Goods & Special Loads
Documentation - LIR, Load & Trim Sheet, NOTOC
Manuals
Messaging
High Quality Training Materials
Transferring knowledge and skills through the training process can be a demanding activity. Regulation and industry best practice demands that the standard of training is always high.
We supply several organisations with training material for a range of ground operations and ground handling training. Whether it’s off the shelf or bespoke, our material is designed to not only be compliant and up-to-date, but also relevant, easy to follow and engaging.
To that make sure that the course material is fully absorbed we have placed an intense focus on producing high quality training materials that can be referred back to by the student whenever they need.
The quality and variety of material, that is used within the training environment, is essential for maintaining engagement, and delivering your training objectives.
Writing training material can be a complex and time-consuming job for any organisation. Ensuring that content is aligned, compliant and appropriately approved can be an arduous task at the best of times, but ensuring that it’s also interesting and effective makes it more of a challenge, but we are here to help you.
This is a highly cost effective method of outsourcing a critical but time-consuming task. Whether we design your sessions, train your instructors to deliver our material or whether we deliver it in its entirety, we are likely to have a solution that will meet your requirement.
Typically, material sets can include any or all of:
Participants Guide - provides supplementary, lower level detail to complement the instructors presentation
Instructors Guide - includes lesson plans and a step by step guide on each session
Slide Pack - includes comprehensive visual aids and high level information for participants
Hand-outs - exercises and relevant information for participants
Ready to work together?
Get in touch with us today if this training course sounds right for your workforce and we will get back to you for a consultation.
Alternatively, should you have any specific requirements we would be happy to carry out a detailed training needs analysis to establish what best suits your organisation.
Please note: we only provide this training course for our clients as an 'in company' training course. Unfortunately, we don't offer this course for private individuals.
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