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Aircraft Load Planner job at Amentum
Posted by: great-volunteer
Posted date: 2026-Jun-10
Location: Kampala
Aircraft Load Planner 2026-06-09T10:08:32+00:00 Amentum https://cdn.ugashare.com/jsjobsdata/data/employer/comp_5096/logo/Amentum.png https://www.amentum.com/ FULL_TIME Kampala Kampala 00256 Uganda Professional Services Aerospace, Defense Contractors, Transportation & Logistics, Civil & Government 2026-06-17T17:00:00+00:00 8 Amentum, a large government contract company, is seeking an Aircraft Load Planner to certify aircraft load plans for the US Military and assists in developing plans for various air shipments from CONUS to OCONUS and various sites OCONUS. Responsibilities or duties - Certify that weight distribution of the aircraft with cargo, baggage and passengers is in accordance with safety regulations and aircraft limits.
- Oversee planning guidance and advice for assisting in developing estimates for types of aircraft to be used for loads.
- Review aircraft weight and balance records and cargo manifest.
- Determine quantity of cargo and passengers or troops to be loaded and proper placement in aircraft.
- Compute load and cargo distribution.
- Compute weight and balance and determine the amount of weight to be placed in each compartment or at each station. Consider factors such as fuel load, aircraft structural limits, and emergency equipment required.
- Operate the military Automated Air Load Planning System (AALPS) and Integrated Computerized Deployment System (ICODES) to develop Aircraft Load Plans for USAF cargo aircraft.
- Coordinate with US Army units and Air Force Loadmasters to ensure cargo is loaded properly onto aircraft.
Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills) - High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to obtain and maintain DoD HAZMAT Inspector certification.
- Ability to communicate to a variety of personnel (military, civilians).
- Ability to often make decisions on how to best serve the customer when faced with competing priorities.
- Sound judgment and attention to detail is required.
- Individual must be a self-starter who can operate with periods of time without direct supervision.
Experience needed - Minimum of two (2) years’ experience operating Automated Air Load Planning System (AALPS) and/or Integrated Computerized Deployment System (ICODES) is required. ICODES experience is preferred.
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience operating Global Air Transportation Execution System (GATES) is required.
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience operating Global Decision Support System II (GDSS II) is required.
* Certify that weight distribution of the aircraft with cargo, baggage and passengers is in accordance with safety regulations and aircraft limits. * Oversee planning guidance and advice for assisting in developing estimates for types of aircraft to be used for loads. * Review aircraft weight and balance records and cargo manifest. * Determine quantity of cargo and passengers or troops to be loaded and proper placement in aircraft. * Compute load and cargo distribution. * Compute weight and balance and determine the amount of weight to be placed in each compartment or at each station. Consider factors such as fuel load, aircraft structural limits, and emergency equipment required. * Operate the military Automated Air Load Planning System (AALPS) and Integrated Computerized Deployment System (ICODES) to develop Aircraft Load Plans for USAF cargo aircraft. * Coordinate with US Army units and Air Force Loadmasters to ensure cargo is loaded properly onto aircraft. * Automated Air Load Planning System (AALPS) * Integrated Computerized Deployment System (ICODES) * Global Air Transportation Execution System (GATES) * Global Decision Support System II (GDSS II) * DoD HAZMAT Inspector certification * Communication * Decision making * Attention to detail * Self-starter * High school diploma or equivalent * Ability to obtain and maintain DoD HAZMAT Inspector certification * Ability to communicate to a variety of personnel (military, civilians) * Ability to often make decisions on how to best serve the customer when faced with competing priorities * Sound judgment and attention to detail is required * Individual must be a self-starter who can operate with periods of time without direct supervision JOB-6a27e620ec29e Vacancy title:
Aircraft Load Planner Jobs at:
Amentum Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, June 17 2026 Duty Station:
Kampala | Kampala Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, June 9 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed JOB DETAILS:
Amentum, a large government contract company, is seeking an Aircraft Load Planner to certify aircraft load plans for the US Military and assists in developing plans for various air shipments from CONUS to OCONUS and various sites OCONUS. Responsibilities or duties - Certify that weight distribution of the aircraft with cargo, baggage and passengers is in accordance with safety regulations and aircraft limits.
- Oversee planning guidance and advice for assisting in developing estimates for types of aircraft to be used for loads.
- Review aircraft weight and balance records and cargo manifest.
- Determine quantity of cargo and passengers or troops to be loaded and proper placement in aircraft.
- Compute load and cargo distribution.
- Compute weight and balance and determine the amount of weight to be placed in each compartment or at each station. Consider factors such as fuel load, aircraft structural limits, and emergency equipment required.
- Operate the military Automated Air Load Planning System (AALPS) and Integrated Computerized Deployment System (ICODES) to develop Aircraft Load Plans for USAF cargo aircraft.
- Coordinate with US Army units and Air Force Loadmasters to ensure cargo is loaded properly onto aircraft.
Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills) - High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to obtain and maintain DoD HAZMAT Inspector certification.
- Ability to communicate to a variety of personnel (military, civilians).
- Ability to often make decisions on how to best serve the customer when faced with competing priorities.
- Sound judgment and attention to detail is required.
- Individual must be a self-starter who can operate with periods of time without direct supervision.
Experience needed - Minimum of two (2) years’ experience operating Automated Air Load Planning System (AALPS) and/or Integrated Computerized Deployment System (ICODES) is required. ICODES experience is preferred.
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience operating Global Air Transportation Execution System (GATES) is required.
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience operating Global Decision Support System II (GDSS II) is required.
Work Hours: 8 Experience in Months: 24 Level of Education: associate degree Job application procedure
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