On-Call Temporary Loadmaster

On-Call Temporary Load Master

Location: Dayton, OH

Travel Requirement: Travel to CONUS location for consecutive days as required by customer.

As a Loadmaster, you will be responsible for planning, loading, securing, and unloading cargo and baggage to ensure aircraft safety, balance, and regulatory compliance. This role is critical to safe and efficient flight operations and requires strong attention to detail, teamwork, and operational discipline.

Who You Are and What You Need:

• Previous experience as a Loadmaster or in aircraft cargo operations
• Experience as a certified Loadmaster for Boeing 737, 747-400F/BCF/SF, 747-8F, 767-300F, 777F
• Possess Weight & Balance and IATA - Cat 6 Dangerous Goods certifications
• Strong understanding of weight and balance calculations
• Familiarity with aircraft loading systems, restraints, and tie-down procedures
• Ability to read and interpret load plans, charts, and technical manuals
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Physically capable of lifting, securing, and inspecting cargo
• Willingness to work irregular hours, weekends, holidays, and extended deployments

What You Will Do:

• Calculate aircraft weight and balance, center of gravity, and load distribution
• Plan and supervise the loading and unloading of cargo, baggage, and special equipment
• Ensure cargo is properly secured in accordance with aircraft manuals and safety regulations
• Verify cargo documentation, manifests, and hazardous materials compliance
• Conduct preflight and postflight inspections related to cargo and restraint systems
• Communicate closely with pilots, ground crews, and operations staff
• Monitor cargo conditions during flight when required
• Enforce all safety, security, and regulatory agencies and company policies
• Respond to in-flight or ground cargo issues as necessary

Who We Are:

Calvert Systems is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business headquartered in Bellevue, Nebraska, with operations in ten states including the District of Columbia. With over 20 years of trusted support to the Department of Defense, Calvert combines the strength of deep mission expertise, a workforce composed largely of veterans with the values of a family business culture. Our team is committed to exceeding customer expectations by leveraging a rich blend of operational experience, technical excellence, and a strong commitment to service.

Calvert Systems Engineering provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.