Liberty Limelight: Senior Master Sgt. Shawn Byers

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  • By Staff Sgt. Zachary Cacicia
  • 512th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. -- Loadmasters review aircraft weight and balance records and cargo manifest. They also determine quantity of cargo and passengers or troops to be loaded and proper placement in aircraft and computes load, cargo distribution, weight and balance, and determines the amount of weight to be placed in each compartment or at each station. The loadmaster considers factors such as fuel load, aircraft structural limits and emergency equipment required.

If you're interested in more information on the loadmaster career field, please contact an Air Force Reserve recruiter for the 512th Airlift wing at 302-677-6912.

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