Cary J. Palmer
Brooklyn
Summary
Seasoned Loadmaster and charter executive with robust experience in managing logistics for large-scale transport operations. Known for precise load calculations, efficient loading strategies, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Possess strong leadership skills, capable of leading cross-functional teams to meet tight deadlines and deliver high-quality results. In previous roles, contributed significantly to improving operational efficiency through innovative cargo handling procedures.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Cargo Loadmaster/Charter Sales Coordinator
Air Transport International
12.2023 - Current
- Coordinated load planning for efficient aircraft cargo operations.
- Monitored weight distribution to ensure flight safety and compliance.
- Communicated with pilots regarding cargo status and loading issues.
- Implemented best practices for hazardous materials handling during transport.
- Maintained accurate records of all cargo operations
Private Aviation Executive
Titian Aviation Group LLC
New York
08.2022 - 11.2025
- Established a portfolio of clients, identifying new clients through cold calling, networking, and managing online enquiries
- Ability to demonstrate an expert understanding of the aircraft and chartering process
- Building long term relationships with clients and suppliers
- Managing charter bookings from enquiry to completion
- Availability to flight watch/oversee flight departures 24/7
- Negotiation of pricing
Aircraft Ground Reposition
JetBlue
Jamaica
09.2021 - 12.2024
- Pushback Certified with Supertug and Towbar - Responsible for aircraft pushback and towing procedures
- Coordinate the arriving & departing of aircraft
- Communicated with air traffic control to ensure safe aircraft operations
- Conduct security check through plane
Tour Flight Coordinator
Zip Aviation
New York
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Responsible for coordinating and building flights by pairing customers with the same tour package while making sure the total group weigh does not exceed manufacturer limitations.
- Enter data into 2 web-based software systems used to coordinate daily flight operations
- Maintain contact with pilots who are scheduled to fly tours as well as know aircraft priority
- Communicate daily with charter schedule to avoid tour scheduling conflicts
Ramp Agent
Worldwide Flight Service
Jamaica
02.2020 - 07.2022
- Responsible for aircraft pushback and towing procedures
- Aircraft Marshalling
- Loading and unloading cargo (mail, express, baggage, freight)
- Operating loading machinery onto the aircraft
- Transporting of cargo between terminals and aircraft
Loadmaster
Nippon Cargo Airlines
Jamaica
08.2020 - 05.2022
- In charge of mathematically preplanning correct placement of the load on the aircraft
- Supervising Ramp Agents while loading cargo
- Responsible for filling out the Weight & Balance sheet for cargo
- Ensure the airplane cargo is loaded safely & efficiently before departure
- Dangerous Goods certified (6 & 7/ 9 & 10)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautical Science/Flight
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Prescott, AZSkills
- Certified Loadmaster
- Negotiation
- FAA Knowledge Test
- Aviation Law
- Computer Science
- Load planning PSTL/Sable
- Hazardous materials handling
- Cargo operations management
- Client relationship management
- Charter logistics
- Problem solving
Additional Skills And Certifications
- Certified Loadmaster and Pushback; Passed FAA Knowledge Test
- Knowledgeable in Aviation Law & Experienced in Computer Science
- Athletic Scholarship to Clackamas Community College, Hunter College, and Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Timeline
Cargo Loadmaster/Charter Sales Coordinator
Air Transport International
12.2023 - Current
Private Aviation Executive
Titian Aviation Group LLC
08.2022 - 11.2025
Tour Flight Coordinator
Zip Aviation
05.2022 - 11.2022
Aircraft Ground Reposition
JetBlue
09.2021 - 12.2024
Loadmaster
Nippon Cargo Airlines
08.2020 - 05.2022
Ramp Agent
Worldwide Flight Service
02.2020 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautical Science/Flight
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University