Loadmaster

About the role

The Loadmaster role at Samaritan's Purse involves overseeing all aspects of aircraft cargo operations, from load planning and execution to ground operations and GSE management, ensuring safe, efficient mission deployment to reach those in need.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and be a consistent witness for Jesus Christ.
• Ensure the accuracy of aircraft load planning and that it meets all safety-of-flight requirements, including weight & balance, load limits, compressible cargo, and aircraft tipping avoidance.
• Validate the flight's load plan and Notice to Captain with the Pilot-in-Command prior to flight.
• Cookordination with the Director of Operations, Chief Pilot, and Pilot-in-Command to ensure proper weight and placement of cargo according to destination and fuel loads.
• Manage and supervise the safe loading of standard cargo onto the aircraft, ensuring it is properly loaded and secured.
• Deploy with the aircraft and offload at deployed locations.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable FAA, GOM, and safety/security requirements.
• Assist in training of all Samaritan's Purse loadmasters and load builders in Greensboro, N. Wilkesboro, and Calgary, to include load building, load planning, loading/offloading, and special cargo loads.
• Load hazardous materials in accordance with the Samaritans Purse Hazmat policies.
• Participate in the Special Cargo Load Analysis Function and ensure all special cargo loads meet specific positioning/restraint requirements.
• Assist in the management of all Samaritan's Purse loading equipment and inspections of the equipment.
• Train, supervise, and ensure the safety of volunteers who load cargo into the aircraft.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree from a college or university, and four (4) or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous experience loading aircraft, as well as operating warehouse and ground equipment required.
• Broad understanding of Aviation Loadmaster responsibilities, including operating equipment around aircraft, with comprehensive knowledge of regulations and requirements for shipping Dangerous Goods (Hazardous Materials) by aircraft.
• Strong safety and service-oriented mindset with ability to maintain professionalism, demonstrate a capable and confident demeanor, and uphold utmost confidentiality regarding flight schedules and proprietary/sensitive information.
• Prior proven ability to think critically and work independently with strong decision-making skills, ability to meet deadlines, handle multiple projects, and adapt flexibly to changing plans.
• Effective teamwork and collaboration skills with the ability to work well with others in dynamic operational environments.
• Proficiency in software systems, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and web browsers.

Benefits

• On-site Medical Clinic at Boone and N. Wilkesboro campuses (staff and dependents)
• Medical, prescription, dental & vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Long-term and Short-term disability insurance
• Paid Family Medical Leave
• Term Life Insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• 10 paid holidays
• 12 vacation/personal days
• 10 sick days