| 1. | Distribute cargo in such a manner that space use is maximized. |
| 2. | Calculate load weights for different aircraft compartments, using charts and computers. |
| 3. | Direct ground crews in the loading, unloading, securing, and staging of aircraft cargo or baggage. |
| 4. | Determine the quantity and orientation of cargo, and compute an aircraft's center of gravity. |
| 5. | Accompany aircraft as a member of the flight crew in order to monitor and handle cargo in flight. |