Aircraft Load Planner

As an Aircraft Load Planner at PrimeFlight Cargo, your responsibilities include assisting with load planning and sorting, ensuring unit load devices are airworthy, verifying loading sequences, and auditing ULD weights. You'll also be tasked with communicating with Sort Management and monitoring real-time cargo counts, ensuring the efficient operation of our cargo flights.

To qualify for the Aircraft Load Planner role at PrimeFlight Cargo, candidates need a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of relevant work experience. Experience with operational planning and resource allocation is preferred, along with strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office software.

The Aircraft Load Planner plays a vital role in ensuring that cargo is loaded correctly and safely, optimizing weight and balance for aircraft operations. By accurately calculating loads and maintaining communications throughout the sorting and loading process, the Load Planner helps achieve operational efficiency and compliance with safety regulations.

At PrimeFlight Cargo, the Aircraft Load Planner role offers flexible shift patterns, including a day shift from 1:00 PM to 9:30 PM or an overnight shift from 12:30 AM to 9:00 AM. This allows for a balance between work and personal life while contributing to our dynamic cargo operations.

PrimeFlight Cargo offers a competitive benefits package for Aircraft Load Planners, including health insurance, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and comprehensive training programs to enhance your professional skills and career growth.

When answering this question, focus on specific experiences where you calculated weight and balance in previous jobs. Explain the tools or software you used and how you ensured compliance with safety regulations. Show confidence in your analytical skills and attention to detail.

Discuss your organizational strategies when managing multiple deadlines. You can mention using task management tools or methodologies to ensure all cargo is handled accurately and on time. Highlight your ability to adapt to changing priorities and maintain communication with your team.

Make sure to explain the processes you follow to verify compliance, such as checking all documentation, understanding regulatory standards, and cross-referencing weight calculations with approved plans. Emphasize your commitment to safety and accuracy.

Detail any direct experience you may have with ULDs, including how you handled their maintenance and loading processes. If applicable, share any specific incidents where your attention to ULD standards made a difference in operations.

Demonstrate your problem-solving skills by outlining a structured approach, such as identifying the source of the discrepancy, communicating with the relevant teams, and taking action to rectify the situation. Stress your attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Share a specific scenario where your timely information helped resolve an urgent issue, showcasing your communication skills and professionalism. Highlight how your quick thinking contributed to successful operations.

Mention any relevant software you've used, such as approved load planning programs or Microsoft Excel for data analysis. Be sure to discuss how these tools aided your efficiency and accuracy in managing cargo.

Focus on your communication styles, such as regular updates and open channels for feedback. Discuss how these methods foster teamwork and ensure that everyone is on the same page throughout the loading process.

Highlight skills such as attention to detail, effective communication, analytical thinking, and the ability to work under pressure. Relate these skills to how they directly contribute to efficient load planning and safety compliance.

Convey your passion for the aviation industry and interest in contributing to cargo operations at PrimeFlight Cargo. Mention any specific aspects of the company that resonate with you, such as its commitment to safety, teamwork, or innovation.