The aim of this course is to provide aircraft load controllers with the required knowledge, skill and attitude to carry out weight and balance calculations for ensuring safe and optimal loading of wide body aircraft in accordance with Ethiopian Ground Operations Manual, Airport Handling Manual and Ethiopian Civil Aviation Rules and Standards.
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Weight and Balance for Wide Body Aircraft (B767, B777, B787 and A350)
279/204/ACS WB B678A5
Standardized Training Package (STP)
Objective
Learning objectives
- Prepare for load planning
- Carry out load planning
- Prepare load sheet, trim sheet and LMC
- Complete post departure messages and load documentations
Structure
- Module 0: Module 0: Introduction
- Module 1: Module 1: Preparation for Load Planning
- Module 2: Module 2: Load Planning
- Module 3: Module 3: Preparation of Load Sheet and Trim sheet
- Module 4: Module 4: Post Departure Messages & Documentation
Target audience
- Trainee Ground Handling Agents who will be working as a Load Controller on Wide Body Aircraft (B767, B777, B787 and A350). These trainees should complete basic ramp handling course before taking the weight and balance training.
- Secondary Target Population: Flight Operations Officers/Flight Dispatchers; Pilots
Prerequisites
Completion of secondary high school education and above
Completion of Basic Ground Handling Course
Good oral and written command of English