THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a AIRCRAFT LOADMASTER (INSTRUCTOR) (TITLE 32), Position Description Number NGD1632000 and is part of the TN 164th AW, Air National Guard. This vacancy is covered by Association of Civilian Technicians (ACT), Chapter 115 (Pyramid on the River Chapter). THIS IS A DUAL BID WITH JOA 25-070, ONLY 1 SELECTION WILL BE MADE.
Military Grades: E-3 through E-9 Compatible Military Assignments: 1A132, 1A152, and 1A172 GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have knowledge and experience in planning and directing the loading distribution, arid securing of cargo in aircrafts. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have 24 months experience in functions such as preparing aircraft loading plans, loading and offloading aircraft, operating loading equipment, and ensuring security of cargo in flight, instructing and conduct classroom and flight training in aircraft loading.
As a AIRCRAFT LOADMASTER (INSTRUCTOR), GS-2185-10, you will conduct loadmaster training to ensure worldwide capability. Provide direct assistance to the aircraft Pilot. Perform preflight inspection of the interior and exterior of the aircraft, to include engines, fuselage, and control surfaces for mechanical and structural soundness. Review aircraft maintenance documentation and ensures aircraft maintenance status complies with the command operating restrictions and the applicable flight manual. During all aircraft operations, monitors engine and aircraft system performance, analyzes instrument readings, and identifies abnormal indications or system malfunctions. Accomplish loadmaster functions. Prior to flight, accomplish preflight checks, inspection, acceptance, and operation of all aircraft loading equipment, and systems. Develop and certify cargo load plans considering quantity, weight, configuration, floor capacity, compartment restrictions and proper location within the aircraft to achieve the optimum center of gravity. Ascertain fuel, passenger and cargo weights. Brief 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. Perform 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. Perform other Duties and assigned.