This National Guard position is for a AIR CARGO SPECIALIST, Position Description Number D1965000 and is part of the AR ANG 189 LGR SQ, National Guard.
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUREDQualifications: Knowledge Required:
Must have 18 months experience of the following:
--Knowledge of Air Terminal Operations Center (ATOC) functions and operation sufficient to plan, coordinate, facilitate, and expedite on-time movement of air cargo in accordance with applicable rules and regulations. Must maintain load planning qualification currency to plan and compute load distribution using automated programs, manual methods, and/or other weight and balance computation methods. JAI and JI qualifications/currency to identify through prescribed inspection processes problems to eliminate malfunctions that may affect the safety of aircraft/crew, to ensure a safe and proper drop of load from aircraft, and to insure items offered/accepted for transport by air meet proper specifications. School qualifications/currency as a rigger/parachute packer knowledgeable of proper rigging procedures and ability to rig loads for airdrop to include preparation/packing, and repair of parachutes utilized for these drops. Special handling currency qualifications and competency to handle, process, and ensure compatibility of hazardous materials being transported on aircraft.
--Skill and ability to train traditional guard personnel in all aerial port functions.
--Skill and ability to analyze and determine causes in malfunctions relating to aerial drops.
--Knowledge of drop zone control operations to direct and control drop zone operations.
--Knowledge of and ability to receive, warehouse, process, and categorize cargo and to process related paperwork.
--Ability to select and assemble aircraft loads, and to load and offload aircraft.
--Ability to operate a variety of materials handling equipment (MHE) utilized in moving cargo within the air terminal and to transport cargo to and from the aircraft (i.e., 4-10K forklifts, 25-60K aircraft loaders, etc.).
--Must have knowledge of and ability to perform fleet service responsibilities.
--Knowledge of procedures and regulations governing processing and eligibility of passengers traveling on government owned/sponsored aircraft.
--Knowledge of proper safety practices to perform all aerial port responsibilities in a safe manner and safety of flight and aircrew.
--Knowledge of aircraft design, configuration, and limitations, obtains maximum utilization of space using automated programs such
Education: DUTIES CONTINUED:
(10) Controls all aircraft cargo space allocated to each mission and is responsible for obtaining maximum utilization on each mission. Plans, selects, sequences, and monitors each aircraft cargo load and initiates and ensures all cargo manifests are prepared. Obtains maximum utilization of space using automated programs such as Automated Air Load Planning System (AALPS). Briefs documentation required within the Defense Transportation System (DTS).
(11) Inspects cargo received for airlift to verify eligibility and ensures proper documentation, packaging, and marking in accordance with applicable DOD directives. Assembles and palletizes break bulk loads. Sequences aircraft loads, loads/offloads aircraft at air terminals, contingency areas, and other locations for airlift. Performs daily operator inspections of all Air Terminal MHE. Performs joint inspections (JI) of cargo and vehicles prior to manifesting and loading of items for air shipment
(12) Establish and maintains the installation Space Available air travel program. Reviews passenger travel authorizations for validity and accuracy. Checks in passengers, processes, schedules, transports, and escorts passengers to and from the aircraft. Conducts anti-hijack briefing to passengers along with additional flight information.
(13) Serves as the wing focal point for 463L pallet and net management. Ensures accountability and required reports are submitted to NGB. Conducts periodical inspections to ensure serviceability of on hand pallets and nets within the wing.
Employment Type: FULL_TIME