Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an Air Reserve Technician (ART) enlisted position in a developmental capacity, performing assignments designed to further develop the incumbent's knowledge and skills, and provide a broad base associated with functions of the career field. This is a developmental position that leads to the full performance level of GS-09 Aircraft Loadmaster (Instructor).

Duties

AIRCRAFT LOADMASTER GS-2185-08 Receive cargo/passenger load briefing and review load plan and cargo documentation. Accomplish load planning of cargo/passenger loads if required. Accomplish pre-flight inspection of the aircraft and cargo/airdrop systems according to flight manual procedures. Control cargo/passenger loading and off-loading operations. Operate the aircraft winch to on/off-load cargo. Ensure cargo/passengers are placed according to load plans. Determine cargo restraints requirements according to criteria and direct and check the application of cargo restraint equipment. Ensure availability of fleet service equipment and passenger comfort items. Demonstrate the use of passenger emergency oxygen systems and life vests. Accomplish in-flight checks according to flight manual procedures. Complete required aircraft forms documentation and border clearance requirements. Airdrop qualified Loadmasters only: Conduct cargo and personnel airdrops according to directives. Attach extraction parachutes to cargo and platforms. Inspect cargo and platforms, extraction systems and connect static lines. Check tie-downs, parachutes, containers, suspension systems, and extraction systems to ensure proper cargo extraction or release. Operate aircraft airdrop systems and monitor cargo and paratroopers exiting the aircraft. AIRCRAFT LOADMASTER (INSTRUCTOR), GS-2185-09 Develop and provide technical loadmaster upgrade and proficiency training/instruction to Reserve aircrew members and Air Reserve Technician (ART ) personnel. Conduct flight and ground training which develop, upgrade, and evaluate the skills of loadmaster aircrew members. Develop and provide instruction techniques used for various Mission Specific Duties such as: Combat Aircrew Training, Tactical and Airdrop, Mobile Aerial Port, Air Rescue and Recovery, Special Operations, Night Vision Goggle (NVG) Operations, Drop Zone Control Officer (DZCO), Banner Support Missions, Airdrop of nonstandard/test loads, Functional Check Flights, Aeromedical Evacuation, Ice Cap Operations, Emergency Airlift of Personnel, Test Certification, Combat Offload, Special Operations, Pyrotechnics Manual Launch Procedures, Space Container Modification, Modular Airborne Fire Fighting Systems, and Aerial Spraying. Accomplish preflight inspection of aerospace ground equipment and apply external power to the aircraft. Direct the placement of material handling equipment to accomplish cargo on/off-loading operations. Determine cargo restraints requirements according to criteria and direct and check the application of cargo restraint equipment. Accomplish passenger briefings to include the use of emergency equipment, evacuation procedures, and border clearance requirements. Compute and complete aircraft weight and balance documentation either manually or electronically. Visually monitor aircraft clearances (interior and exterior), identify proximal threats to the aircraft and initiate corrective actions (aircraft scanning).

Requirements

• Must be a United States Citizen
• Disclosure of Political Appointments is required
• Preferred Military AFSC: K1A172N
• The incumbent may be required to fly in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments (TDY).
• Required to meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements. Incumbent's regular assignments are primarily ART duties; however, the incumbent may be assigned some non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities.
• The position requires the incumbent to obtain and retain a Top Secret security clearance designated for the position.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
• A recruitment and relocation incentive of 25% of base pay may be offered. Completion of a 2-year service agreement is required.
• As prescribed by regulation, may be required to carry and utilize a concealed weapon while performing aircrew-related duties. May be required to perform duties of sky marshal. Required to maintain proficiency in the use of firearms.
• The position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• The incumbent may be required to work overtime to meet workload demands.
• This is a testing designated position. The employee is subject to random drug testing.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the Supplement to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for Air Reserve Technicians (ART), dated October 2017, GS-2185 Supplemental Enlisted ART Qualifications. No specific length of experience is required. The qualifications of Aircraft Loadmaster, GS-2185-08 OR Aircraft Loadmaster (Instructor) GS-2185-09 are directly related to the completion of prerequisite training rather than years of experience. Flying Hours, Certificates and Ratings Required: To qualify, Aircraft Loadmasters must hold or qualify for the ratings: Aircraft Loadmaster GS-2185-08: Must have been awarded or qualify for Career Enlisted Aviator Air Force Specialty Code (CEA AFSC) and hold a valid aviation service aeronautical order. Currently Instructor qualified in any Mission Design Series (MDS) or have a minimum of 300 Total Military Flight Time in any CEA crew position. Aircraft Loadmaster (Instructor) GS-2185-09: Must have been awarded or qualify for Career Enlisted Aviator Air Force Specialty Code (CEA AFSC) and hold a valid aviation service aeronautical order. Must be currently qualified as Instructor in Mission Design Series (MDS) and have a minimum of 500 Total Military Flight Time. "Instructor Qualified" is defined as completing an approved instructor syllabus course. Individuals are required to submit AF Form 8 Certificate of Aircrew Qualification or AF Form 942 Record of Evaluation from their Flight Evaluation Folder or equivalent sister service Record of Instructor Evaluation. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of systems and equipment associated with the cargo function, including operation of doors, loading ramps, cargo winches, restraint rail systems, and assigned passenger/cargo compartment systems, such as oxygen, lighting, interphone, auxiliary power unit, crew or passenger required items, and emergency procedures, evacuation routes and use of survival equipment. Knowledge of aircraft capacity and limitations, including floor load restrictions, shoring and restraint requirements, and use of load charts and graphs, as applied in consideration of weight and balance factors during preparation of loading plans to provide the optimum center of gravity throughout the flight. Knowledge of procedures for preparing cargo for loading, palletized cargo, vehicle preparation, handling and placement of hazardous cargo, and preparing containers and pallets for airdrop, configuring for personnel airdrops. Skill to direct crews in loading according to weight and balance factors, cargo destination, emergency jettison plans, and use of rigging extraction systems for aerial delivery mission. Skill to perform preflight checks and inspections. Ability to communicate orally and in writing to prepare lessons, documents and reports, present training/instruction, and brief passengers and crews. HAZARDS INVOLVED: The incumbent is exposed to the hazards associated with aircraft flight. Additionally, is exposed to the extreme hazard of operating and working around aircraft doors in flight and the extreme hazards induced from operating aircraft in an actual or simulated tactical environment, which may include but not limited to, combat aircrew training sorties, aggressive maneuvers, low level flight, formation flight, aerial refueling, airdrop, maximum effort takeoffs and landings, and unpressurized operations at high altitude. During engine running on-loads and offloads the loadmaster works outside the aircraft, often on unimproved runways and in adverse environmental conditions. The incumbent is exposed to dangers posed by the engines and high velocity exhaust. Airdrop missions require extensive specialized training in aerial delivery systems and gravity release containers as well as complex shifting load weight and balance distribution computations. Frequently uses Night Vision Goggles (NVG) while performing aircrew duties. During combat offload, the danger from unlocked shifting cargo is extreme. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address AFRC Non-ART Locations 550 C Street W JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: DO.NOT.EMAIL@CALL.ONLY