Load Control Coordinator

Load Control Coordinator

National Airlines, based in Orlando, FL, operates passenger charter service as well as customized military and commercial air cargo carriages worldwide. National Airlines specializes in over-sized, time sensitive, and special handling requirements, utilizing 747-400 and A-330 aircraft to accomplish its missions.

The Load Control Coordinator plays a critical role in both flight planning and day-of-operation execution. This position works in close coordination with Sales, Customer Service, Ground Operations, Mission Planning, ULD Control and the Loadmasters, to ensure loads are built and aircraft are loaded safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with regulatory and operational requirements.

Essential Functions:

• Works closely with Sales and Customer Service to assess cargo Load ability. This includes determining ground handling requirements, necessary ULDs, shoring, and required restraint to ensure each load can be transported safely and in compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Coordinates with Ground Operations to ensure the availability of appropriate ground support equipment (GSE) for flights.
• Identifies and arranges for any special equipment required to support non-standard or special cargo loads.
• Co-ordinate with the NAC ULD Department to arrange timely movement of ULDs to and from vendors and customers.
• Liaises with cargo handlers and customers to ensure cargo is built up correctly and in accordance with aircraft limitations and airline procedures.
• Calculates and generates clear, detailed shoring and restraint diagrams for non-standard loads to support safe and compliant loading.
• Reviews Dangerous Goods documentation to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Coordinates with Chief Loadmaster to ensure a suitably experienced Loadmaster is scheduled on a special load flight.
• Prepares and completes accurate Weight and Balance calculations in advance of scheduled departures.
• Performs additional duties assigned by leadership.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Prior aviation experience, preferably involving widebody or heavy jet aircraft operations.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in ramp operations or a similar air cargo handling role.
• Strong working knowledge of aircraft weight and balance principles and cargo placement procedures.
• Proficient with computers and capable of using weight and balance software systems.
• Basic math and technical writing skills.
• Strong analytical thinking and sound decision-making skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to interpret and apply regulatory guidance.
• Must be fluent in English (spoken and written).

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

National Air Cargo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, Protected Veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions or other conditions of employment or career development. We take affirmative steps to hire and advance females, racial minorities, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. We offer Reasonable Accommodations where necessary to candidates for employment and to our qualified employees with disabilities.

National Airlines also expects all our employees to support and promote our Safety Management System (SMS) Safety Policy and Safety Objectives. Employees at all levels of the organization are encouraged to report safety concerns or hazards without fear of reprisal.