loadmaster

[ lohd-mas-ter, -mah-ster ]

noun

1. an aircrew member responsible for the loading loading and stowage of cargo aboard an aircraft.

Word History and Origins

Origin of loadmaster¹

First recorded in 1960–65; load + master

Example Sentences

A staff sergeant and loadmaster in charge of U.S. Air Force bombs and munitions, Loverde was a model airman.

From The Daily Beast

This was independently confirmed by the loadmaster of the helicopter, who recollected seeing the flight bags.

From Project Gutenberg