Load Controller - Theoretical training - Initial
Traffic Agent

Level

Initial training

Target audience / relevant staff

An airline or ground handling company's agent in charge to perform the Load Control function as defined by AHM 590 / IATA procedure.

Objectives

• Know how to prepare, complete and check the different loading documents.
• Know how to coordinate the different activities during aircraft turnaround.

Contents

Theoretical

• Air transport Legislation.
• Role and responsibilities / The IATA "Load Control" procedure .
• Principles of (un) loading aircraft: Different types of aircraft / Load Planning / Optimum Trim / Holds / IATA Loading codes / Structural limitations / Stability of the aircraft - Tipping / Priorities of (un) loading / Cargo with particularities / ULD's / Securing of loads in the hold.
• Theory of Flight / the 4 forces / Flight controls
• Aircraft weight and balance: Aircraft Weight (Basic Weight, DOW) / Maximum Operating Weight (MZFX, MTXW, MTOW, MLAW) / Operating Weight / Payload / Allowable Payload / LMC /
• Fuel Principles: Ramp Fuel, Taxi Fuel, Take-off Fuel, Trip Fuel, Landing Fuel, Ballast Fuel, Fuel Loading, Alternate Fuel
• Principles of Balance ; Center of Gravity CG, Movement of CG, Mean Aerodynamic Chord MAC, Reference Chord RC, Safe range of MAC by percent.
• Structural Strength Limits: Structure, Fuselage, Hold/Compartment/Loading Position Limits.
• Load Control and Distribution: Consequences of an improper loading on flight and safety / ULD/ Area load limitations / Floor loading limitations / Loading restraint systems and principles.
• Loading instruction Report: Preparation, Lay-out, Responsibilities, Communication, Signatures
• Loadsheet and Trim Sheet: Lay-out, Manual and EDP Load and Trim Sheet, Preparation, LMC procedures, Cross-Check, Completion and Finalization.
• Messaging: Arrival MVT/ Load Message LDM / Flight file / Delay / Departure Messages MVT/LDM/CPM/BKM/UCM/SLS
• Coordination of the different activities during aircraft turnaround : General rules of safety and security / Co-activity / Turnaround Chronology.
• Assimilation Exercises related to Loadsheet, Trim Sheet and Loading Instruction Report completion and finalization. and