Job opening: SUPERVISORY AIRCRAFT LOADMASTER (INSTRUCTOR)
Salary: $78 969 - 102 657 per year
Published at: Dec 16 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
THIS IS AN ARMY NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION
UNIT: 133rd Operations Support Squadron
LOCATION: St Paul, MN
SELECTING OFFICIAL: Lt Col Marc Stok 612-713-2443
ARMY NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED
Duties
Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list
A SUPERVISORY AIRCRAFT LOADMASTER (INSTRUCTOR), GS-2185-11, Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the loadmaster section, ensuring that operational and training duties pertaining to loadmasters comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet organizational mission. Researches, interprets, analyzes and applies proper guidelines, policies, regulations, etc. pertaining to aircrew function. Establishes policies and procedures for accomplishment of loadmaster function. Plans and schedules work in a manner that promotes a smooth flow and even distribution. Coordinates plans and schedules with other aircrew members and organization managers as appropriate. Identifies need for changes in priorities and takes action to implement such changes. Plans, schedules and assigns work to be accomplished by subordinates. Balances workload, providing advice, guidance, and direction on a wide range of aircrew and administrative issues. Reviews organization mission, functions, and manning. Identifies requirements and initiates requests for additional resources including personnel, overtime, equipment, supplies, and space to ensure success in meeting goals and objectives. Advises supervisor of significant issues and problems related to work accomplishment. Reviews work Accepts, amends, or rejects work presented by subordinates. Manages critical assessment programs such as the Management Internal Control Toolset (MICT), Manages critical assessment programs such as; Unit Self Inspections, Maintenance Standardization, Operational Readiness, Unit Compliance Inspections, and Staff Assistance Visits (SAVs). Responsible for the development and maintenance of organizational level checklists. Ensures metrics are established and monitored to assess key result areas for successful mission accomplishment including, but not limited to, items where non-compliance would affect system reliability or result in serious injury, loss of life, excessive cost, or litigation.
Develops and provides training for loadmaster instructors and flight examiners as well as loadmaster aircrew upgrade and proficiency training/instruction as needed. Schedules and conducts training for instructors and flight examiners on instructional methodology, student assessment, and training techniques. Reviews and analyzes loadmaster training objectives as well as guidance regarding aircrew duties, proficiency requirements and flight safety. Validates that unit training program meets these requirements and ensures that the full range of instructional techniques (i.e., theory, formal classroom instruction, and actual on the job practice) is used. Ensures training program focuses on needed mission specific duties such as but not limited to: Combat Aircrew Training, Combat Aerial Delivery, Air Rescue and Recovery, Special Operations, Banner Support Missions, Functional Check Flights, Aeromedical Evacuation, Emergency Airlift of Personnel, Test Certification, etc. Develops instructional standards, training, lesson plans, tests, and other training material. As needed, conducts ground and flight training for qualification and proficiency requirements, encompassing all loadmaster crew duties. Evaluates the effectiveness of the training program. Participates in process improvement teams to recommend improvements to instructional methods or processes. Recommends course changes and provides feedback on contractor courseware and instructional effectiveness.
As required, flies as an aircrew member in unit aircraft and performs duties as flight instructor. May also perform duties as flight examiner. As a flight examiner, the incumbent administers no notice and annual evaluations to ascertain the performance of loadmasters during all phases of mission execution. Use of night vision devices, flying in mountainous terrain, during combat assault landings on unprepared runways, and accomplishing aerial delivery of cargo/personnel (airplane typical) are required. Ensures aircrew members meet or exceed qualification standards for assigned position. As a loadmaster instructor, 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. Develops and certifies cargo load plans as well as evacuation procedures for aircrew and passengers. Maintains oversight of loading and unloading of aircraft, ensuring that all required documentation is completed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
MILITARY GRADES: E7 / MSgt - E8 / SMSgt
Failure to obtain a compatible MOS may result in termination of employment.
GENERAL AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:
Best qualified candidates will be qualified as an 1A1X2N
Experience in functions such as preparing aircraft loading plans, loading and offloading aircraft, operating loading equipment, and ensuring security of cargo in flight.
Education
EDUCATION: N/A
You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.
Contacts
- Address MN 109 AIRLIFT SQUADRON
641 SPITFIRE AVE
SAINT PAUL, MN 55111
US
- Name: Katie Wulf
- Phone: 651-282-4127
- Email: [email protected]
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