Navy
AVIATION
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NEC

G51A

C-130 Second Loadmaster

A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.

Description

Performs in-flight duties as a loadmaster assistant. Performs maintenance, rigging, and in-flight functions of internal cargo handling for C-130 aircraft. Personnel are knowledgeable of aircraft systems, passenger handling, safety procedures and equipment, federal and military regulation for passenger transport, emergency procedures and aircraft equipment.

Core Skills

  • cargo handling
  • cargo rigging
  • passenger handling
  • aircraft weight and balance
  • internal cargo systems
  • preflight and postflight inspection
  • aviation safety compliance
  • emergency procedure execution
  • transportation regulations

Common Certifications

  • IATA Cargo Introductory Course Certificate
  • IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations Certificate
  • OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
  • Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD)
  • FEMA Incident Command System Courses
  • Certified Aviation Manager (CAM)

Civilian Career Paths

  • COMMERCIAL AVIATION
  • SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
  • TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
  • WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • IATA Cargo Introductory Course Certificate
  • IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations Certificate
  • OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
  • FEMA Incident Command System Courses

Career Growth

  • ASCM Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD)
  • Certified Aviation Manager (CAM)
  • PMP
  • Certified Aviation Manager (CAM)

Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.