Aircraft Loadmaster (Instructor) Jobs

Loadmaster Position

This Loadmaster position is assigned to the 153d Operations Group of the 153d Airlift Wing operating C-130 aircraft. The primary purpose of this position is to perform aircrew duties as loadmaster and to perform related staff support duties. This is a developmental position to the full performance position of Loadmaster (Instructor), GS-2185-09.

Open to current active-duty Air Force, Air Force Reserves, and other states' Air National Guard members. Must become a military member of the Wyoming Air Nat'l Guard before appt. May be required to successfully complete a two-year trial period. Federal employment suitability is determined by a background investigation. Recruitment/Relocation Incentive MAY BE authorized, if eligible. Subject to funding and TAG approval.

PCS costs are not authorized. Must be willing to relocate at own expense if selected.

Technicians are paid through Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer (DD/EFT). Military Technicians are ineligible for military enlistment, retention, and student loan repayment bonuses. Acceptance of a Technician position will terminate these military incentives. If you have questions regarding these bonuses/incentives, contact  for assistance. Acceptance of a permanent or indefinite position will cause termination from the Selected Reserve Incentive Program (SRIP) and TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS).

Veteran's preference does not apply to National Guard Technician positions in accordance with Title 32 USC 709(f).

Must attain and maintain mission-ready status at the appropriate crew qualification level in the unit's assigned aircraft. Periodically, as prescribed by regulations, must take and pass written and in-flight standardization evaluation examinations to include random no notice evaluations. The incumbent is exposed to physiological hazards of flight plus physical and psychological demands of routine lengthy missions (up to 24 hours duration), must work in confined, hazardous noise areas, is subject to inclement weather during ground operations and dangerous environmental conditions during flight and may operate in austere location.

May be required to travel in military and commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments. Required to maintain proficiency in the use of firearms. As prescribed by regulation, may be required to carry and use a concealed weapon while performing aircrew related duties. GS-9 candidates must be instructor qualified, maintaining proficiency in the Principles of Instruction. GS-9 incumbents will be required to maintain flight examiner qualification.

Periodically, as prescribed by regulations, must take and pass written and in-flight standardization/ evaluation examinations to include random no-notice evaluations.

Type of Appointment:
Permanent. Tenure:
Group 1 or 2.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 4:30 pm. FLSA:
Exempt. Telework:
The duties of this position require primary physical presence. Situational teleworking may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Loadmasters plan and direct the loading distribution, arid securing of cargo in aircraft. Loadmaster instructors perform the above duties and conduct classroom and flight training in aircraft loading.

Must possess experience in functions such as preparing aircraft loading plans, loading and offloading aircraft, operating loading equipment, and ensuring security of cargo in flight. GS-8:
Must possess experience, education or training performing weight and balance computations, cargo loading planning and security, directing cargo or personnel loading and off-loading operations. Knowledge of rules for hazardous cargo transport. Experience performing aircraft inspections to determine aircraft airworthiness. GS-9:
Must be instructor qualified and possess experience regarding capacities and limits of the various stations and compartments of the aircraft; aircraft cargo safety; aircraft flight manuals; and training personnel in the build-up, loading and rigging of the different aircraft cargo combinations to include airdrop of equipment and supplies.

Selected candidates will be required to be in a compatible military grade and assignment prior to the effective date of placement. Must possess AFSC 1A152N or 1A172N, Mobility Force Aviator (or able to obtain 1A172N within one year of appointment to position). Must possess a valid state's driver's license.