loadmaster

noun

load·mas·ter | \ ˈlōd-ˌma-stər

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Definition of loadmaster

: a crew member of a transport aircraft who is in charge of the cargo

Examples of loadmaster in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In 1969, he was drafted, and spent four years flying in and out of Vietnam as a cargo plane loadmaster, balancing the weight of tanks and helicopters going in and cadavers coming out. — Kathryn Joyce, The New Republic, "No Money, No Lawyer, No Justice," 22 June 2020 The only other member of the crew, the loadmaster, was seriously injured along with four passengers. — Chris Woodyard, USA TODAY, "NTSB: Pilot of crashed B-17 was 'getting there' but crashed short of runaway," 2 Oct. 2019 Taking part in the deployment were pilots, co-pilots, navigators, loadmasters, mechanics, fuel specialists, and other personnel to operate the huge C-130H cargo planes. — J.d. Duggan, Twin Cities, "934th Airlift Wing deploys 150 overseas," 9 Sep. 2019 Harter, a loadmaster with the Missouri Air National Guard, was pronounced dead at the scene. — Fox News, "Missouri Air National Guard member stabbed to death in apparent road rage incident, mystery suspect at large," 7 May 2018 Kerri Evelyn Harris, a former mechanic who also worked as a loadmaster at an Air Force base, has been backed by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in her push to defeat Sen. Tom Carper -- who has held the seat since 2001. — Adam Shaw, Fox News, "Democratic senator in Delaware latest to face leftist primary challenger," 6 Sep. 2018 Despite its size, the plane carries a small crew: pilot, co-pilot, two flight engineers, and three loadmasters. — Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, "Why the C-5 Galaxy Is Such a Badass Plane," 18 July 2018 Operated by a crew of three (pilot/co-pilot/ loadmaster), the airlifter is powered by four Pratt & Whitney F117-PW-100 turbofans making 40,000 pounds of thrust each. — Eric Tegler, Popular Mechanics, "Boeing's Final C-17 Has Left the Factory," 2 Dec. 2015 Harter was a loadmaster with the Missouri Air National Guard, family members said on Sunday. — Robert A. Cronkleton, kansascity, "Victim in highway stabbing in Lee's Summit was a Missouri Air National Guard member | The Kansas City Star," 6 May 2018

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“Loadmaster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loadmaster. Accessed 26 Feb. 2021.

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