You will serve as a AIRCRAFT FREIGHT LOADER in the AIR OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT of NB CORONADO. The President has ordered a government-wide hiring freeze subject to certain limited exceptions. This position is subject to the hiring freeze. Although we are moving forward with the consideration of candidates, we will not make a selection for this vacancy announcement unless and until the position is no longer subject to the hiring freeze.
Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: Ability to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision: WG-5: Receiving, processing, and building cargo pallets; operating ground support equipment to support aircraft operations; and properly screening cargo. WG-6: Performing basic maintenance or troubleshooting on material handling equipment; screening baggage using automated or manual methods; and performing basic administrative tasks, such as filing manifests, bills, cargo logs, and passenger logs. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=WG-6900 Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Physical Demands: Position is a very physically demanding job involving prolonged standing and lifting of heavy objects up to 75 pounds (two-person) for short periods. The incumbent must be in good physical condition to avoid injury. Incumbent must have good, quick body movements when assisting with handling aircraft and making couplings between vehicle and towed equipment to aircraft requires moderate physical effort. Working Conditions: On-the-job hazards include exposure to flight line dangers including jet intake and exhaust, propellers, engine fires, and fuel fires. Area exposed to high-noise level considered hazardous only if proper safety precautions are not observed. This is an outside position with very dirty conditions and exposure to weather extremes. Incumbent is exposed to the possibility of burns, cuts, bruises, and/or broken bones. Incumbent works in confined cargo areas in aircraft. Incumbent required to wear such safety devices as cranial, ear plugs, goggles/safety glasses, gloves, and safety shoes. Works around moving, high tension equipment.
You will Inspect outgoing palletized cargo to verify pallets are within size limits.
You will tow disabled transient tactical vehicles away from runway to designated safe area in the event of an emergency.
You will comply with established guidelines and instructions (e.g. safety guidelines, equipment use, security requirements, DOD regulations and policies) for loading or unloading aircraft.
You will operate ground support equipment and material handling equipment in support of aircraft operations.
You will provide flight line services using proper flight line hand signals, install/remove gear pins, wheel chocks, tie downs and loading stairs, and arrange fueling of transient aircraft.
You will comply with established guidelines and instructions (e.g. safety guidelines, equipment use, security requirements, DOD regulations and policies) for loading or unloading aircraft.