loadmaster

noun

load·mas·ter | \ ˈlōd-ˌma-stər

Definition of loadmaster

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

Examples of loadmaster in a Sentence

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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 Eric Circuns, loadmaster; and Senior Airman Roberto Espada. — NBC News, "Investigators search for cause of deadly WC-130 plane crash in Georgia," 4 May 2018 Eric Circuns, a loadmaster with 31 years of service, survived by his wife, two step daughters and a son; and Senior Airman Roberto Espada, who had three years of service and is survived by his grandmother. — Ray Sanchez, CNN, "Authorities name the Puerto Rican airmen killed in the military plane crash in Georgia," 3 May 2018 Eric Circuns, a loadmaster; and Senior Airman Roberto Espada. — Andrew Moseman, Popular Mechanics, "We Shouldn't Be Surprised About the C-130 Crash," 2 May 2018 The flight Thursday was a training mission that involved pilots, flight engineers and loadmasters. — Sig Christenson, San Antonio Express-News, "Air Force jet lands after nose gear fails to deploy," 15 Mar. 2018

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