THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a LOADMASTER FTU INSTRUCTOR (Title 32), Position Description Number D2301000 and is part of the AR ANG 154 TRG SQ, National Guard. This position is authorized superior qualification. If a selectee has vast experience, then the member could potentially be onboarded as a step 05. NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQURED

Duties

1. Develops and provides technical loadmaster FTU initial qualification flight training, instruction, and evaluations to all Reserve, Guard, and Active Duty aircrew members. Develops and provides instruction techniques used for various Mission Specific Duties such as: Combat Aircrew Training, Mobile Aerial Port, Night Vision Goggle Operations, Presidential Support Missions, Functional Check Flights, Aeromedical Evacuation, Emergency Airlift of Personnel, Test Certification, Combat Offload, Pyrotechnics Manual Launch Procedures. Training provided includes the full cycle of theory, formal classroom instruction, and actual on the job practice. Develops instructional standards, training plans, tests, lesson plans, and other training material. Develops, establishes, validates, and maintains unit loadmaster training program. Analyzes, interprets, and instructs guidance. Writes and modifies general guidelines from a broad scope of principles, concepts, technology and methodology in order to form a practical lesson plans for flight training and emergency ground egress. Counsels students, evaluates student potential, makes determinations on readiness for evaluation, and recommends/initiates military reclassification actions as appropriate. Evaluates the effectiveness of the training program. Reviews training objectives and determines the scope of training required. Evaluates student performance, annotates and maintains student training records. Ensures students safely execute the demonstrated methods of flight duties. Writes and modifies general guidelines from a broad scope of principles, concepts, technology and methodology in order to form practical lesson plans for flight training and emergency ground egress training. Schedules and conducts training for instructors and flight examiners on instructional methodology, student assessment, and training techniques. Schedules and conducts ground and flight training for qualification and proficiency requirements, encompassing all loadmaster crew duties. Maintains required course documentation/records. Leads or participates in process improvement teams to recommend improvements to instructional methods or processes. Participates in workshops and course reviews. Recommends formal course changes. Provides feedback on courseware and instructional effectiveness through the loadmaster manager/operations officer. Explains and demonstrates the proper method of executing assigned duties during flight. DUTIES CONTINUED UNDER EDUCATION

Requirements

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience in functions such as preparing aircraft loading plans, loading and offloading aircraft, operating loading equipment, and ensuring security of cargo in flight.

Education

DUTIES CONTINUED:

2. Accomplishes a wide variety of mission planning/coordination, pre flight, in flight and post flight duties required by the nature of the aircraft assigned and the aircraft's specialized mission. Accomplishes all requirements involved in mission planning and coordination. Completes various administrative tasks. Determines numbers of aircraft and loading crews/vehicles needed to support proposed missions. Accomplishes coordination to verify availability of aircraft and previously scheduled commitments. Determines whether additional airlift support requests can be accommodated. Joint Airborne/Airlift Transportability Training: Coordinates and identifies user needs for joint service and multinational training missions; attends preplanning meetings, on site surveys with other Services' personnel to determine aircraft requirements and procedures to be employed during joint exercises. Advises and makes determinations on issues involving passenger safety, and safety of flight matters involving weight and balance data, shipment and compatibility of various types of cargo and cargo/personnel combinations, hazardous materials in excessive quantities, special handling security cargo such as courier materials, and registered mail. Plans and prepares complex load plans. Considers the mission and its objective in configuring aircraft for a mission. Develops and certifies cargo load plans considering quantity, weight, configuration, floor capacity, compartment restrictions and proper location within the aircraft to achieve the optimum center of gravity. Determines amounts and sizes of loading vehicles/crews and any other support equipment/personnel required. Considers size, weight, height, cube, trim considerations and close tolerances that may occur when preparing to load equipment onto aircraft. Determines when additional shoring of floor is necessary in loading heavy equipment. Determines cargo placement of mixed cargo destined for a number of ports for a single mission. Performs aircraft inspection to determine aircraft airworthiness. Reviews aircraft maintenance documentation. Configures aircraft to comply with command operation restrictions and flight manual directives. Performs fire guard and safety observer duties (aircraft unique) during ground engine starts/shutdowns. Oversees and directs loading and unloading crews. Checks prepared loads for safety requirements and possible excess to aircraft structural or flight limitations. Oversees cargo inspection, acceptance, loading distribution, tie-down and unloading procedures ensuring adherence to load plans. Verifies, certifies, and approves load plans. Accomplishes weight and balance computations and certification. Teaches and demonstrates the proper donning and doffing of the Aircrew Chemical Defense Ensemble (ACDE) in preparation for operations in toxic chemical and biological environments. Instructs and certifies loadmasters on the proper use of night vision equipment for engine running on/off loads, aero medical evacuation (AES) missions, air refueling and all methods of airdrop. Briefs the aircraft commander on cargo type, hazardous materials, and destination offload requirements. During aircraft backing, directs pilot in reverse taxi procedures and critical aircraft clearances. Advises maintenance personnel of any items requiring corrective action. Assists other crewmembers in aircraft ground refueling operations. Monitors aircraft oxygen requirements and systems and activates the system in case of aircraft emergency

3. Develops evacuation procedures for aircrew and passengers. Briefs passengers on in flight and emergency procedures and demonstrates the use of emergency equipment. Ensures the availability of and provides comfort items, beverages, meals, and life support equipment to passengers. Coordinates with the pilot during in flight emergencies, assists in analyzing malfunctions, and prepares the aircraft, cargo, and passengers for evacuation, ditching, or crash landing. During emergencies, directs the safe evacuation of the aircraft through exits/hatches, and assigns duties to crew members and passengers to assist in survival. During flight, periodically inspects cargo and cargo systems functions to ensure that it is secure. Constantly checks cargo of a unique nature that requires special precautionary measures during flight. Takes pressure and temperature readings to ensure crew and aircraft safety. Vents pressurized containers to the outside of the aircraft if necessary. Scans engine and systems for irregularities. Serves as primary firefighter due to nature of equipment installed in aircraft. Scans aircraft during in flight refueling operations, disconnects electrical valves and manually works selector valves, if required. Relays any hazards to pilot/flight engineer.

4. Performs other duties as assigned.

Contacts

• Address AR ANG 154 TRG SQ Bldg 7300-Camp Robinson North Little Rock, AR 72199-9600 US
• Name: AR HRO Customer Service
• Email: [email protected]