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Aircraft Weight & Balance / Load Control Training in Dubai

An intensive, KHDA-approved 50-hour programme that builds the technical competence, regulatory awareness and operational discipline to prepare weight & balance documents and supervise aircraft loading for safe departure.

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Programme Highlights

  • 50 contact hours (intensive programme)Duration
  • 50 professional contact hoursCredits
  • Classroom | Live Online | BlendedStudy Mode
  • Hands-on load sheet and trim calculations, real-time scenarios, and case study analysisAssessment
  • KHDA — Knowledge and Human Development AuthorityApproved By
Duration50 Contact Hours
Credits50 professional contact hours
CertificationKHDA-approved; aligned with ICAO and IATA weight & balance and load control standards
Study ModeClassroom | Online | Blended
AssessmentHands-on load sheet and trim calculations, real-time load control scenarios, and case study & incident analysis
Why Load Control?,

Why Load Control?

Market Demand

Aviation is a cornerstone of the UAE economy, with Dubai and Abu Dhabi serving as major global hubs, and load control specialists are essential to safe flight operations.

Salary & Career Impact,

Why Now?

Salary & Career Impact

By gaining load control expertise, you open the door to ground operations and flight dispatch careers in a sector known for stability and international opportunity.

Why Vibe Education?,

Why Vibe Education?

Vibe Education Advantage

KHDA-approved. Hands-on training on the B737 Classic, B777-300 and A380, including an airline dispatch room excursion, built around the UAE's world-class aviation sector.

What You Will Learn

This course blends theory with hands-on calculations on narrow-body and wide-body aircraft, from regulatory foundations to real-time load control scenarios

Foundations of weight & balance: ICAO & IATA framework (Annex 1, Annex 6, Doc 9868, Doc 10106)

Aircraft anatomy, structural limits and weight terminology (MTOW, MLW, MZFW, DOW, TOW, RTOW)

Centre of gravity, stability principles, ballast and trim systems

Fuel systems, cargo compartments and passenger cabin zones

Aircraft-specific calculations: B737 Classic, B777-300 and Airbus A380

CG envelope interpretation and trim setting calculations

Airport performance analysis and RTOW (runway, temperature, obstacles, NOTAMs)

MEL applications and their impact on weight, CG and compartment usage

Load plans, Loading Instructions (LIR) and special loads (AVI, HUM, WCHC, DG)

Electronic load control, AHM 560/565/580 documentation, human factors and SMS

Is This Course Right for You?

  • Aspiring load controllers and flight dispatchers
  • Airport ground operations and ramp staff
  • Aviation and airline industry entrants
  • Logistics professionals moving into aviation
  • Anyone seeking a career in airline ground operations

Not sure if you qualify? Speak with a course advisor — we'll help you confirm eligibility before you enrol.

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Where Can This Course Take You?

This course supports specialised aviation ground operations roles across the UAE

Load Controller / Weight & Balance Officer

Flight Dispatcher / Flight Operations Officer

Ramp and Load Planning Agent

Ground Operations Coordinator

Airline / Ground-Handling Operations Roles

Aviation ground operations offers structured progression into senior load control, dispatch, and operations supervisory roles.

How to Enrol

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Step 1 - Get in Touch

Contact our admissions team via phone, email, or the website form.

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Step 2 - Speak with an Advisor

Discuss your goals and schedule with a course advisor.

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Step 3 - Complete Enrolment

Complete the enrolment form and submit your ID documents.

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Step 4 - Secure Your Place

Confirm your place with payment and receive your study materials.

Frequently Asked Questions

Qualification questions

Yes. You will receive a KHDA-attested Certificate of Completion from Vibe Education, and the course is aligned with international load control and weight & balance standards.
The course provides the foundational knowledge and skills for load control roles. Airlines and ground handlers typically provide additional role-specific and system-specific training upon hiring.

Learning questions

No prior aviation experience is required. The course is designed to take entrants from fundamentals to practical competency.
Yes. You will work through loadsheet exercises and realistic scenarios to build practical, job-relevant skills.

Career & progression questions

It supports load controller, flight dispatcher, and ground operations roles with airlines and ground-handling companies.
Yes. Aviation ground operations offers structured progression into senior load control, dispatch, and operations supervisory roles.

Student support questions

You benefit from experienced trainers, practical exercises, and ongoing support from our student services team.
Yes. We offer weekday, weekend, and online options to suit your needs.

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