loadmaster
Plane cargo boss
A loadmaster is the crew member responsible for properly loading and securing cargo on military or commercial aircraft.
The role involves calculating weight distribution, ensuring balance for safe flight, and supervising the loading and unloading process.
The loadmaster checked that all pallets were secured before takeoff.
Transported goods
- aircraftAirborne transportation vehicle
- airliftEmergency transport by plane
- airdropParachute delivery from aircraft
- parachuteDrag-creating descent device
manifest · weight · balance · center of gravity · restraint · tie-down · pallet · netting
Goods being transported
- aircraftAirborne transportation vehicle
- cargo holdVessel's storage area
- manifestClearly apparent or displayed
- weight distributionHow mass is allocated
balance · containerization · ramp · payload · flight operations · hazmat · dangerous goods · live animals
Attestation of qualification
- balanceSteadiness or amount owed
- center of gravityEquilibrium point of mass
- tie-downStrap securing cargo
- safety inspectionEvaluation ensuring no hazards
emergency procedures · documentation · preflight · communication · problem-solving · situational awareness
cargo
Transported goods
- aircraftAirborne transportation vehicle
- airliftEmergency transport by plane
- airdropParachute delivery from aircraft
parachute · manifest · weight · balance · center of gravity · restraint · tie-down · pallet · netting · crew
freight
Goods being transported
- aircraftAirborne transportation vehicle
- cargo holdVessel's storage area
- manifestClearly apparent or displayed
weight distribution · balance · containerization · ramp · payload · flight operations · hazmat · dangerous goods · live animals · perishables
certification
Attestation of qualification
- balanceSteadiness or amount owed
- center of gravityEquilibrium point of mass
- tie-downStrap securing cargo
safety inspection · emergency procedures · documentation · preflight · communication · problem-solving · situational awareness
- airport workerspilot, flight attendant, baggage handler, gate agent, ticket agent
- military jobssoldier, infantryman, marine, sailor, combat medic
- ship crewsailor, seaman, crewman, deckhand, first mate
- crew memberscaptain, deckhand, seaman, pilot, sailor
- Air Force termssquadron, wing, group, flight, command
- Air Cargoair cargo, air freight, cargo plane, freighter, cargo hold
loadmasterunloader
One who removes cargo
consignee · stevedore · longshoreman · cargo handler · receiving clerk
loadmasterpilot
One who steers aircraft
captain · passenger · navigator · first officer · cockpit crew