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Load Control Officer

Overview

Load control officers oversee aircraft mass and balance measurement, manage load limits and distribution, and measure flight performance.

Description

  • Calculate the aircraft's mass, balance, and control parameters to ensure performance and safety.
  • Analyse detailed aircraft performance data related to take-off, descent, and landing phases.
  • Assess aircraft load limits by examining specific aircraft types and their capabilities and restrictions.
  • Determine the most efficient load distribution, considering conditions that could impact performance and safety.
  • Maintain the highest safety and security standards, applying rigorous checks and balances.

Entry requirements

  • You'll need minimally a Diploma in any discipline and an airline's Load and Trim Certification for aircraft weight and balance expertise.
  • A Class 3 driving licence is preferred for mobility and handling various operational duties that may require driving on the airfield.

Salary

$2,600 – 3,500

/mo

Salary ranges are estimated based on public information found on Singaporean job portals, including MyCareersFuture, MySkillsFuture. Updated as of 2026.

Trivia

Load control officers aren't always working on the ground at airports. They occasionally work from the office when managing and processing load control data.

What to expect

You must remain calm under pressure. You will be working shifts and irregular hours in a fast-paced environment with various stressful situations.

Soft
skills

Communication

Able to share information clearly in various operational situations.

Digital Literacy

Familiar with using digital tools and platforms to improve work efficiency and accuracy.

Interpersonal Skills

Able to build positive relationships with the team.

Aircraft Load Planning

Skilled in coordinating cargo and passenger distribution for optimal safety and efficiency.

Aircraft Weight and Balance Calculation

Trained to determine aircraft's weight distribution to ensure safe flight conditions and compliance.

Flight Performance Data Calculation

Able to compute critical flight data to optimise fuel efficiency, range, and safety parameters.

Hard
skills

Frequently asked questions

The certification determines if they have necessary skills for the job. The exam tests their knowledge of basic flight principles related to aircraft weight and balance.

Pilots receive load sheets to determine if the mass and balance limits of the aircraft have been exceeded before flight.

Cargo is categorised based on urgency, value, weight and size. They prioritise high-priority cargo and smaller items for loading first.

They first gather information about the situation, evaluate options and prioritise safety regulations to ensure passenger safety.

They perform pre-flight checks and cargo inspections, reporting any identified safety concerns and violations to relevant authorities immediately.