Aakesh Babu Koottumkal

Preparing load sheets and calculating weight and balance are performed at a central location for multiple airports or airlines. Instead of having load controllers at each airport, CLC agents (who are themselves load controllers) work from a centralized office, often serving a network of flights around the world.

• Prepare and review load plans: Calculate, review, and finalize aircraft weight and balance, considering cargo, baggage, passengers, and fuel for each flight.
• Generate and Distribute Load Sheets: Produce and transmit load sheets and trim sheets to flight crews, detailing how the aircraft should be loaded for safety and optimum performance.
• Collaborate and communicate: Coordinate closely with ground handling teams, flight crew, dispatch, and operations to ensure accurate, timely, and safe loading.
• Monitor Safety and Compliance: Follow all aviation safety standards and company policies, address any loading irregularities, and ensure procedures align with regulatory requirements.
• Provide support: Guide and advise ground staff on best loading practices, proper cargo securement, and handling of special cargo (e.g., dangerous goods).
• Manage Documentation: Maintain accurate records of load plans, manifests, and incident reports for safety, audit, and regulatory purposes.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the continuous improvement of load control quality and efficiency, implement corrective actions when deviations are found, and participate in team training when needed.
• Knowledge in the ALTEA FM system.
• License holder in CLC function for A320, A321, A330, A380, B737, B787, and B777.

As a Load and Trim controller, I was responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient loading of cargo, baggage, passengers, and fuel onto an aircraft. Main tasks center on guaranteeing the correct weight and balance of the aircraft to comply with aviation safety regulations, and optimize performance during takeoff, flight, and landing.

As CLC staff, I was responsible for preparing load sheets and calculating weight and balance, which are performed at a central location for multiple airports.

As LOAD CONTROL and CLC in AIRINDIA SATS ID – 10012616/1133707.

Job-related qualifications:

• Completed CAT-10 DGR training.
• Knowledge in the ALTEA FM system.
• License holder in CLC function for A320, A321, A330, B737, and B787.