Senior Loadmaster

Job Purpose The Senior Loadmaster & Deputy Chief LM supports the Chief Loadmaster in ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient execution of all loadmasters, weight and balance, and cargo loading activities across the network. The role is primarily focused on office-based standardization, reporting, training coordination, and staff qualification, while ensuring operational oversight through regular station visits, on-site assessments, inspections, and direct engagement with loadmasters and loading supervisors activities across the network. Responsabilities General Role Positioning
• Act as the second-in-command within the Loadmaster function.
• Support the Chief Loadmaster in the implementation and monitoring of all load control policies, procedures, and standards.
• Ensure continuity of operations by assuming delegated responsibilities during the absence of the Chief Loadmaster.
• Provide operational coordination between stations, loadmasters, and Ground Operations Training & Qualification Management
• Maintain and monitor training records, qualifications, and validity of all loadmasters.
• Coordinate and support:
• Initial and recurrent training programs
• Competency checks and evaluations
• Conduct training sessions and assessments as delegated by the Chief Loadmaster.
• Ensure compliance with GOM-defined training requirements. Operational Oversight & Support
• Monitor day-to-day loadmaster activities to ensure compliance with:
• Aircraft Weight & Balance Manuals (e.g., Boeing WBM)
• Company Ground Operations Manual (GOM)
• Aircraft Loading Manuals (ALM)
• Support the oversight of:
• Aircraft loading/off-loading operations (including build-up, lashing, shoring,... )
• Cargo Loading System discrepancies and reports
• Special cargo handling
• Act as loadmaster when operationally required Weight & Balance
• Ensure regulatory compliance
• Provide technical support to W&B software
• Perform data Integrity checks
• Assist in:
• Updating load master procedures
• Reviewing and validating operational documentation
• Monitor that flight documentation related to load control is complete and compliant. Deputy Authority
• In the absence of the Chief Loadmaster:
• Assume delegated responsibilities within the defined scope
• Ensure continued compliance and operational control
• Escalate critical issues to NP's Ground Operations when required. Experience, Skills And Personal Attributes
• Qualified Loadmaster with minimum 5 years on wide body aircraft
• Include track records of experience on 747/777/767 F
• Knowledge of Sable software is a plus
• Strong understanding and expertise in the cargo and operations field in:
• Weight & Balance
• Cargo operations
• Special loads handling
• Good knowledge of:
• IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations
• Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills
• High level of integrity and safety mindset
• Ability to work autonomously and under operational pressure
• Willingness to travel on short notice for operational support