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Aircraft Load Planner
2026-04-07T13:50:53+00:00
Amentum
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FULL_TIME
Lamu
Lamu
00100
Kenya
Construction
Transportation & Logistics, Aerospace, Defense Contractors
KES
MONTH
2026-04-14T17:00:00+00:00
8

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Amentum is a global leader in designing, engineering, and modernizing critical systems and programs of national importance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and the environment. Driven by our commitment to creating a secure, sustainable future, we innovate as a collaborative team of passionate professionals dedicated to making a meaningful impa...

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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)
  • Ability to obtain and maintain DoD HAZMAT Inspector certification
  • Ability to communicate to a variety of personnel (military, civilians)
  • Ability to make decisions on how to best serve the customer when faced with competing priorities
  • Sound judgment and attention to detail
  • 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.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
high school
12
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Vacancy title:
Aircraft Load Planner

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Construction, Category: Transportation & Logistics, Aerospace, Defense Contractors]

Jobs at:
Amentum

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, April 14 2026

Duty Station:
Lamu | Lamu

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, April 7 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview), - Responsibilities or duties, - Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills), - Experience needed, - Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes).

Amentum is a global leader in designing, engineering, and modernizing critical systems and programs of national importance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and the environment. Driven by our commitment to creating a secure, sustainable future, we innovate as a collaborative team of passionate professionals dedicated to making a meaningful impa...

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

  • 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.
  • 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.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: high school

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Job Info
Job Category: Logistics/ Transportation/ Procurement jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Tuesday, April 14 2026
Duty Station: Lamu | Lamu
Posted: 07-04-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 07-04-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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