Elements and Performance Criteria
- Gather data on aircraft load
- Data required to plan aircraft load is collected using appropriate techniques and technology in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
- Relevant people are consulted about acceptance of freight for air transport
- Types of freight to be transported are identified in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
- Review and analyse data
- Collected data is reviewed using manual or computer techniques in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
- Appropriate consideration of aircraft destination, time, weather, duration of flight, mix of load, aircraft fuel weight and other relevant parameters is included in analysis of data
- Prepare load plan
- An appropriate load plan is prepared using manual or computerised techniques for aircraft concerned in accordance with workplace procedures, aircraft loading manual and relevant regulatory requirements
- Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and hazard management is implemented
- Aircraft trim and balance requirements are provided for in prepared load plan in accordance with the relevant aircraft loading manual
- Complete and process required documentation