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QUESTION: First of thanks for taking the time to read this. i just got my job as a load and i can't wait. but i want to do well in the tech school. what should i study before i leave. and i can't find the sample questions you referred to in past post's yet again thank you for taking the time
ANSWER: Cameron -
Sometimes navigating the site can be confusing, I frequently get lost trying to find some of my old answers.
The main page for my previous posts are ...
http://en.allexperts.com/q/Careers-Military-Army-1483/indexExp_13870.htm
You specifically want to look for the math questions, but it wouldn't hurt to look at some of the general Air Force Aircrew life questions.
http://en.allexperts.com/q/Careers-Military-Army-1483/2008/11/CG-problem-1.htm
http://en.allexperts.com/q/Careers-Military-Army-1483/2008/7/Gonna-Loadmaster-He
http://en.allexperts.com/q/Careers-Military-Army-1483/2008/2/cross-training-c-13
http://en.allexperts.com/q/Careers-Military-Army-1483/c-5-load-c.htm
http://en.allexperts.com/q/Careers-Military-Army-1483/Loadmaster-2.htm
http://en.allexperts.com/q/Careers-Military-Army-1483/concerns.htm
http://en.allexperts.com/q/Careers-Military-Army-1483/C5-Loadmaster-Question-1.h
http://en.allexperts.com/q/Careers-Military-Army-1483/loadmaster-training.htm
http://en.allexperts.com/q/Careers-Military-Army-1483/New-Loadmaster.htm
This should give you a good idea of what the job entails. You can browse all my previous answers through the first link at the top of this list.
Sincerely,
James Bell
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QUESTION: ok now are these the type of problems we will be doing in basic load school or once we have found out our airframe?
Cameron -
Learning weight and balance of an aircraft is essential, regardless of the airframe you are assigned. It will be the cornerstone for all you do as a loadmaster. You will start learning this math around the third week of tech school (it was for me). The basics you will learn are the same for every aircraft, only the numbers and weights change. The formulas remain the same.
Sincerely,
James
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James Bell
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I am a retired MSgt (2004) with 24 years experience in the aircrew career field, both as a loadmaster (AFSC 1A2x1) and flight engineer (AFSC 1A1x1). I have been to every continent at one time or another, and regularly flew 300 to 500 hours a year. I have been involved in the operations in Grenada, Panama, Kosovo, Afghanistan and Iraq. I can answer most questions you may have about enlisted Air Force life in general, assignments, benefits, and enlisted aircrew operations. NOTE: If you have specific recruiting and/or medical questions about how to get into this career field as a civilian, they have changed since my time, so that is best answered by a recruiter or MEPS. I can answer questions about military personnel wanting to RETRAIN. If you are asking about being an Air Force pilot, please be advised my area of expertise is ENLISTED aircrew operations, NOT OFFICERS.
Experience
Loadmaster (AFSC 1A2x1): 7 years - 2,000 hours - C-5A Galaxy cargo plane. Flight Engineer (AFSC 1A1x1C): 7 years - 2,500 hours - C-141B Starlifter cargo plane, 10 years - 3,800 hours - KC-10A Extender aerial tanker. Served as aircrew Flight Instructor, Flight Evaluator and Training Manager
Education/Credentials
Aircraft Loadmaster Initial Qualification - 1980. Mission Qualification (C-5A) - 1981. Fixed Wing Aircraft Performance Course - 1987. Initial Flight Engineer Qualification (C-141B) - 1987. Mission Qualification (KC-10A) - 1988. KC-10 Initial Qualification Course - 1994. Mission Qualification (KC-10A) - 1995. Instructor Qualficiation (KC-10A) - 1997. Evaluator Qualification (KC-10A) - 2000.
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