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G53A C-130 Loadmaster

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Overview

A C-130 Loadmaster performs in-flight duties and supervises the loading, rigging, and weight and balance calculations for internal cargo. The loadmaster applies knowledge of C-130 aircraft systems, flight procedures, and in-flight emergency procedures.

Core Skills

  • Aircraft cargo weight and balance calculations
  • Internal aircraft cargo rigging supervision
  • In-flight emergency procedure knowledge

Civilian Career Paths

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Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors

C-130 cargo loading supervision, rigging, and weight and balance calculations transfer directly to supervising aircraft cargo placement and securing.

How to prepare: Practice preparing a civilian aircraft cargo load plan using the target operator's loading procedures and weight and balance documentation.

What the civilian work involves
  • Determine the quantity and orientation of cargo, and compute an aircraft's center of gravity.
  • 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)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Cargo tracking system software

Notes & Sources

Evidence for this guidance (2 documents)
  1. NAVPERS 18068F Vol II (NEOCS, Jul 2026 edition): NEC G53A

    [1] NEC entry "G53A - C-130 Loadmaster"; cached text line 5780; NAVPERS 18068F Vol II, 2026-07 edition

    Supports: Aircraft cargo weight and balance calculations, Internal aircraft cargo rigging supervision, In-flight emergency procedure knowledge, Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (O*NET 53-1041.00)

  2. O*NET: Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors

    [2] O*NET 30.3 occupational data

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

Defense contractor jobs for G53A

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