IDARA SAMUEL OSAMEDE
Aircraft Load Controller
Maryland
Summary
Load control professional with extensive experience in operations and optimizing load planning for safety and efficiency. Known for reliability and flexibility in dynamic operational settings. Focused on collaboration and achieving results, with strong problem-solving abilities and excellent communication skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
12
12
Certifications
Work History
Aircraft Load Control Officer
Arik Air Limited
01.2025 - Current
- Preparing, monitoring and reviewing load plans for each flight, considering weight restrictions and balance of the aircraft.
- Verifying and documenting the weight and balance of fuel, all cargo, baggage, and passengers using approved weighing equipment and software.
- Calculating and giving loading instruction to the Turn Around Co-ordinator for proper monitoring and supervision.
- Coordinating with other departments such as operations, dispatch, and maintenance to address any load-related issues or changes in flight plans.
- Ensuring submission of detailed and accurate information of final load documentation within the allowed flight ground time.
Turnaround Coordinator
Arik Air Limited
03.2015 - 12.2024
- Direct ground handling activities to ensure delivery of safe and punctual aircraft turnaround of aircraft
- Monitoring loading and off-loading of cargo
- Perform proper weight and balance assigned to flights
- Ensuring proper briefing of the cabin crew on any relevant information
Passenger Service Agent/ Customer Service
Arik Air Limited
06.2014 - 02.2016
- Checking in of Guest on their flights
- Weighing and tagging of bags
- Confirming security checks on dangerous goods
- Ensuring smooth transition of guest from the check-in counter to the aircraft
- Ensuring updates of flight information to guest
Ticketing and Reservations Officer
Arik Air Limited
12.2006 - 04.2012
- Making ticket booking and reservations
- Preparing ticket sales report/passenger manifest.
- Helping to detect ticket trafficking.
Producer and Presenter
National Youth Service Corps
09.2004 - 08.2005
- Producer and Presenter
- Media relations
Industrial trainee
Nigerian Television Authority
06.2002 - 09.2002
- Industrial trainee
Education
B.A - Mass Communication
01.2004
Skills
Flight safety
Communication skills
Documentation management
Aircraft weight management
Customer service
Time management
Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
ADVERTISING PRACTITIONERS COUNCIL OF NIGERIA
Interests
Reading, Music, Meeting people, Traveling
PROFILE
- A highly motivated person with good interpersonal and communication skills willing to develop a career in a challenging environment.
- Ability to work with little supervision.
- Relatively quick learner.
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Aircraft Load Control Officer - Arik Air Limited
01.2025 - Current
Turnaround Coordinator - Arik Air Limited
03.2015 - 12.2024
Passenger Service Agent/ Customer Service - Arik Air Limited
06.2014 - 02.2016
Ticketing and Reservations Officer - Arik Air Limited
12.2006 - 04.2012
Producer and Presenter - National Youth Service Corps
09.2004 - 08.2005
Industrial trainee - Nigerian Television Authority
06.2002 - 09.2002
Babcock University - B.A, Mass Communication