Navy
AVIATION
NEC
NEC
G63A
Loadmaster
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Performs in-flight duties as a Loadmaster in C-20, C-37 and C-40A aircraft. Performs and supervises loading, rigging, weight and balance, and in-flight functions of internal cargo handling and hazardous material for fixed wing aircraft. Is knowledgeable of aircraft systems, emergency procedures and flight equipment.
Core Skills
- aircraft cargo loading
- cargo rigging and restraint
- weight and balance calculation
- hazardous materials handling
- cargo handling system operation
- passenger support operations
- aircraft systems awareness
- load plan documentation
- in flight emergency response
Common Certifications
- IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations Training Certificate
- Certified Logistics Associate (CLA)
- Certified Logistics Technician (CLT)
- OSHA Hazard Communication Standard Training
- Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
- FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate
- APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM)
Civilian Career Paths
- TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
- SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
- WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS
- AVIATION MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations Training Certificate
- Certified Logistics Associate (CLA)
- OSHA Hazard Communication Standard Training
- FEMA Incident Command System Certifications
Career Growth
- Certified Logistics Technician (CLT)
- Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
- FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate
- APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM)
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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.