Aircraft Weight and Balance (classroom)

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Did you know that in the past 5 years, 123 participants from 44 countries have taken this course with IATA?

About the course

5-day (40 hours) classroom course

IATA Aircraft Weight and Balance aviation training course

An all-encompassing course for newcomers to the field of load control. Learn the theories and principles of weight and balance as per the standard IATA Design Manual and Automated Load Sheet. This course prepares you for the Load Controller certification.

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Course Code: TALP-01

Course format

Prerequisites

  • Participants should have prior knowledge of airport layouts, operations and facilities.
  • Recommended level is Intermediate and Advanced.
  • The recommended level of language proficiency is ICAO Operational Level 4 for courses in English or the equivalent level for other languages.

How to register

In-house training

To arrange in-house training for your company, please complete the in-house training request form or contact the Training Specialist in your region.

Next class

Aircraft Weight and Balance (classroom)

Netherlands, Amsterdam (IATA)
2 - 6 June, 2025
Register before Mar 02, 2025 to take advantage of the 20% Early Bird discount (only for payment by credit card or ICH)*. The price below includes this discount. *Terms apply
Please register by 12 May
Find out more about our Early Bird Terms.
All prices are before tax and include applicable discounts.
Class no: 242780
English
USD 1,872
USD 2,408
Regular
USD 2,676

Find out more about our IATA Training Center in Amsterdam, including details about the Training Center, a map to help you find it, and a schedule of all the upcoming courses being held in Amsterdam.

Aircraft Weight and Balance (classroom)

Singapore, Singapore (IATA)
8 - 12 September, 2025
Register before Mar 08, 2025 to take advantage of the 25% Early Bird discount (only for payment by credit card or ICH)*. The price below includes this discount. *Terms apply
Please register by 18 Aug
Find out more about our Early Bird Terms.
All prices are before tax and include applicable discounts.
Class no: 230465
English
USD 1,755
USD 2,258
Regular
USD 2,509

Find out more about our IATA Training Center in Singapore, including details about the Training Center, a map to help you find it, and a schedule of all the upcoming courses being held in Singapore.

Aircraft Weight and Balance (classroom)

Switzerland, Geneva (IATA)
1 - 5 December, 2025
Register before Jun 01, 2025 to take advantage of the 25% Early Bird discount (only for payment by credit card or ICH)*. The price below includes this discount. *Terms apply
Please register by 10 Nov
Find out more about our Early Bird Terms.
All prices are before tax and include applicable discounts.
Class no: 230145
English
USD 1,755
USD 2,258
Regular
USD 2,509

Find out more about our IATA Training Center in Geneva, including details about the Training Center, a map to help you find it, and a schedule of all the upcoming courses being held in Geneva.

What you will learn

Upon completing this course you will be able to:

  • Summarize the basic principles of flight, related to aircraft weight and balance
  • Recognize the terms used in the field
  • Identify the various weights used in the compilation of a load sheet
  • Analyze the use of indexes and % Mean Aerodynamic Chord (MAC)
  • Recognize the design of trim and table charts
  • Review the standard IATA manual load sheet and drop line trim chart and the IATA standard electronic data processed load sheet

Course content

The key topics that are covered during this course include:

  • Basic theory of flight
  • Aircraft weights and indexes at different flight stages
  • Initial aircraft weights and indexes
  • Aircraft operating and structural weights
  • Aircraft limiting weights
  • Theory of balance
  • Balance theory applied to aircraft
  • Drop line trim chart and its function
  • The manual load/trim sheet and the standard IATA EDP Load/trim sheet compilation

Who should attend

This course is recommended for:

  • Ramp/loading/passengers handling supervisors
  • Ramp/loading/passengers handling agents
  • Airline staff working at an airport
  • Ground handling agents and supervisors
  • Future load controllers

Certificate awarded

An IATA Certificate of Completion is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 70% or higher on all exercises and exams. A special distinction is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 90% or higher.

This course broadened my knowledge and experience of flight operations and aircraft engineering.

- Mulubrhan Gebreyesus , February 12, 2024

I attended this course because I believe it’s essential to constantly enhance my knowledge to perform better in my role and keep up with the evolving demands of the industry.

- Anna Soley Herbertsdottir , February 12, 2024

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