LOADING OPERATIONS

A. LOADING GENERALITIES

c) Function 3 : Load control supervisor / Dispatcher / Red cap / D3 …

The Load control supervisor is the responsible agent for the check of the loadsheet against the
final loading report, fueling order and actual number of passengers in the cabin. He has to
organize as well the turnaround and is in contact with the crew.

The main responsibilities of the Load control supervisor are to:

− Inform all parties of the aircraft position and estimated time of arrival on ramp
− Check that the loading agent received the LIR and that relevant equipment is correctly
planned and positioned
− Ensure availability of passenger handling equipment
− Ensure that passenger handling personnel is briefed
− Confirm passenger boarding time with the authorities
− Ensure liaison with crews, both cockpit and cabin
− Collect the Loading Report (LIR) from the loading supervisor, and check the loading is
in accordance with the LIR
− Collect final fuel information from the fueling order
− Establish the final loadsheet:
) Update number of passengers according to passenger boarding information at
the gate
) Enter exact deadload from the Loading Report (LIR)
) Enter exact amount of fuel from the fueling order
) Ensure that the total traffic load does not exceed the allowed traffic load
) Ensure that the center of gravity will not exceed the operational limits
) Enter last minute changes and inform the flight crew
) Sign the loadsheet and give a copy to the crew (or send it by ACARS)
− Check that aircraft documents are on board (Loadsheet, Trim sheet, NOTOC)
− Release the aircraft
− Send the LDM/CPM to the next station (Loadmessage/Cargo Pallet message)
− Store documents in the station’s flight file

These three functions must be performed by at least two agents to minimize the risk of mistake
and ensure a high safety level. The same person can cumulate, as an example, function 1 and
function 3.

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