Loadmaster Training Course
In-depth weight & balance training for Loadmasters
Introduction
Managing aircraft weight and balance is a complex, highly pressured task which sees personnel working to tight schedules, following many regulations and industry best practices, and doing so on a variety of aircraft types. The role of the Loadmaster is vital to ensuring safe and compliant operations across multiple process streams.
This training course takes participants through both the fundamental and more advanced techniques used to calculate and prepare aircraft weight and balance documentation. Initially focussing on narrowbody aircraft, the course then progresses on to widebody and multi-sector operations before finally focussing on pure freighter aircraft.
The core theory is explored within this course, followed by a series of practical and real-world exercises in weight and balance documentation which simulates authentic scenarios and prepares participants for a final exam.
Participants should note that this training course is intensive and requires total commitment, with pre-course reading and homework material accompanying the course.
This 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.
Please note: Restraint in respect to Special Cargo (FAA definition) is not covered by this qualification.
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 Load Control Training Course which is similar, but different, to this course (add link here).
1. Why is it important?
A well loaded aircraft can often provide its operator with various efficiencies including reduced fuel burn, improved handling, and time savings, among other benefits. The Loadmaster role is generally a very hands-on role with various elements requiring simultaneous attention. It is safety critical, and a regulatory requirement, that all aircraft are loaded in compliance with relevant industry standards and best practices.
2. Who should attend?
Existing or new Loadmasters of a GHSP or airline operator, or anyone in a role which may require detailed knowledge of this subject, would benefit from this training course.
Please note: we only offer this course for our clients as an ‘in company’ training course. Unfortunately, we don’t currently provide this course for private individuals.
3. Course objectives
To give participants a detailed knowledge of, and the skills required to plan, calculate and finalise aircraft 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
Pure Freighter
Legal/Regulatory Requirements
Unit Load Devices (ULD)
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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