Freighter Load Control Officer

About the role

The Freighter Load Control Officer is responsible for centralized weight and balance functions across Qatar Airways' freighter network, ensuring safe and efficient cargo operations.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare load plans, load sheets and optimise cargo loading for freighter flights.
• Act as the operational focal point for weight and balance activities during assigned shifts.
• Coordinate with stations and stakeholders to ensure accurate payload and loading information.
• Consider dangerous goods, special cargo and aircraft loading restrictions during planning.
• Optimise aircraft loading configurations to maximise payload utilisation and operational efficiency.
• Maintain compliance with weight and balance, safety, security and operational procedures.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Weight and Balance certification for wide‑body freighters and both wide and narrow‑body passenger aircraft.
• Valid Dangerous Goods Regulation certification (CAT 10, CAT 6 or equivalent).
• Three years of centralized load control experience on wide‑body aircraft.
• Knowledge of IATA regulations and aircraft loading compatibilities.
• Experience as an onboard loadmaster on B777F or similar wide‑body freighter aircraft.

Required skills

• Weight and balance calculation
• Dangerous goods handling certification
• IATA regulatory knowledge
• Load planning software proficiency
• Cargo and freighter operations expertise