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G51A C-130 Second Loadmaster

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Overview

A C-130 Second Loadmaster assists with loadmaster duties and performs maintenance, rigging, and internal cargo handling functions during flight. The loadmaster maintains knowledge of aircraft systems, passenger handling, transport regulations, safety and emergency procedures, and aircraft equipment.

Core Skills

  • C-130 internal cargo rigging and maintenance
  • Passenger handling and transport regulation knowledge
  • Aircraft emergency procedures and safety equipment knowledge

Civilian Career Paths

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Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors

C-130 cargo rigging, internal cargo handling, and in-flight loadmaster assistance provide a foundation for aircraft cargo operations.

How to prepare: Build and document crew-direction experience in aircraft cargo operations before pursuing supervisory openings; the verified G51A duties establish loadmaster assistance, not crew supervision.

What the civilian work involves
  • Direct ground crews in the loading, unloading, securing, or staging of aircraft cargo or baggage.
  • Distribute cargo to maximize use of space.
Civilian tools and software (examples)
  • Cargo tracking system software

Flight Attendants

G51A knowledge of passenger handling, transport regulations, aircraft safety equipment, and emergency procedures overlaps with cabin safety duties.

How to prepare: Apply to airline flight-attendant openings that provide initial training after hiring. For cabin flight attendants on air-carrier aircraft with 20 or more seats, 49 USC 44728 requires the FAA Certificate of Demonstrated Proficiency, issued after the carrier reports completion of FAA-approved training.

What the civilian work involves
  • Verify that first aid kits and other emergency equipment, including fire extinguishers and oxygen bottles, are in working order.
  • Announce and demonstrate safety and emergency procedures, such as the use of oxygen masks, seat belts, and life jackets.
  • Direct and assist passengers in emergency procedures, such as evacuating a plane following an emergency landing.

Notes & Sources

Evidence for this guidance (5 documents)
  1. NAVPERS 18068F Vol II (NEOCS, Jul 2026 edition): NEC G51A

    [1] NEC entry "G51A - C-130 Second Loadmaster"; cached text line 5765; NAVPERS 18068F Vol II, 2026-07 edition

    Supports: C-130 internal cargo rigging and maintenance, Passenger handling and transport regulation knowledge, Aircraft emergency procedures and safety equipment knowledge, Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (O*NET 53-1041.00), Flight Attendants (O*NET 53-2031.00)

  2. O*NET: Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors

    [2] O*NET 30.3 occupational data

    Supports: Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (O*NET 53-1041.00)

  3. O*NET: Flight Attendants

    [3] O*NET 30.3 occupational data

    Supports: Flight Attendants (O*NET 53-2031.00)

  4. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Flight Attendants

    [4] How to Become, Training and Licenses; checked September 24, 2026

    Supports: Flight Attendants (O*NET 53-2031.00)

  5. 49 USC 44728: Flight attendant certification

    [5] Subsections (a), (b), (e) and (g); laws in effect September 23, 2026

    Supports: Flight Attendants (O*NET 53-2031.00)

Defense contractor jobs for G51A

Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.

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