Upon selection for this position, individual must possess or initiate a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) background investigation. A favorable determination based upon investigative results is mandatory for this position. Failure to meet these requirements will result in termination of employment. A pre-placement physical is required if not already current. Upon selection, must complete mandatory Full-Time Support (FTS) Training at the Professional Education Center (PEC) within six months of assignment (if applicable, training will be coordinated by the supervisor). Individual must meet all military requirements of the position without creating a grade inversion, as determined by the Human Resources Office (HRO). Technicians will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor or wage leader (Grade Inversion). Enlisted members currently at a higher grade than allowed by the position (see Military Grade Requirement above) may apply; however, they must administratively reduce prior to appointment and provide confirmation of the reduction to HRO.
Education
Duties Continued:
3. Accomplishes loadmaster functions
(a) Prior to flight, accomplishes preflight checks, inspection, acceptance, and operation of all aircraft loading equipment, and systems. Ensures the aircraft interior is properly configured to meet specific mission objectives and is in compliance with FAA, Air Force, DOD, NATO and UN regulations, command operating restrictions, and flight manual directives. Plans, prepares, and inspects complex loads which may include but are not limited to the transportation of personnel, hazardous material, explosives, poisons, radioactive cargo, security cargo, and registered mail. Represents the aircraft commander as the approving authority for determining if prepared loads meet safety requirements and do not exceed aircraft ground, structural, or flight limitation. Supervises load placement, cargo inspection and acceptance, load distribution, and restraint requirements. Briefs the aircraft commander on cargo type, hazard class, net explosive weight and any special handling requirements or flight plan annotation requirements.
(b) 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. Provides instruction on gaseous venting requirements and monitors pressure and vent valves during flight to prevent a hazardous condition from developing. Determines location and placement of hazardous materials considering passenger safety and en-route offload/onload requirements. Supervises and directs floor /palletized loading, cargo restrictions, Air Terminal Operations Center (ATOC) procedures and coordination, passenger handling considerations, and customs, immigrations and agricultural clearances. In addition to normal preflight duties, provides instruction on recovery and reconstitution procedures for SIOP and diverted missions that may not carry maintenance specialists. These duties include servicing, fuel, oil, hydraulics, oxygen, and operation of auxiliary power units (APU).
(c) Ascertains fuel, passenger and cargo weights. Computes weight and balance to determine proper weight distribution and provides timely and correct takeoff and landing data. With consideration for aisle space and access to emergency exits, ensures all cargo is loaded and secured with proper restraint and devices in compliance with appropriate technical orders. Accomplishes or instructs students on proper documentation, manifesting, loading and securing hazardous cargo. Accounts for cargo being transported. Ensures proper identification including weight and destination. Preflights and inspects cargo/passenger carrying systems, condition of cargo roller handling system, shoring for floor protection, seating and life support equipment. Inspects and inventories life support equipment and is the final subject matter expert when determining its need and use during flight. Frequently uses Night Vision Goggles (NVG) while performing aircrew duties.
(d) Briefs passengers on flight itinerary, use of emergency equipment, emergency exits, and procedures for egress, oxygen use, life preservers, electronic devices and movement about the aircraft before, during and after flight. Acts as the single passenger manager in the event of ground or flight emergency. Controls passenger movement throughout the entire mission. Responsible for the safe and orderly evacuation of passengers in an aircraft emergency, and making life or death decisions on which route and exit to use. Supervises and administers life saving measures in the event of an airborne emergency. Serves as the aircrew expert for U.S. and foreign customs, agriculture and immigration. Maintains the knowledge and skill necessary to detect and prevent possible hijack and terrorist activity.
4. Performs staff work based on specialized knowledge of the unit's mission, assigned aircraft and the related programs to ensure safe and successful accomplishment of required training, assigned mission support and airlift support requirements. Takes necessary action to ensure that all requisites involved in mission planning are identified, coordinated and accomplished.
5. Performs other Duties and assigned.