Air Cargo Worker

Air Cargo Worker

As an AIR CARGO WORKER, WG-5201-8, duties include formulating, implementing, and documenting programs to train wing augmentation in support of wing air transportation deployment functions to ensure effective and efficient operations of installation deployment processes. This includes developing deployment lesson plans for material handling equipment, load planning overview, cargo preparation, ramp coordination, cargo deployment function work-centers, and the transportation portion of the passenger deployment function.

Coordination with traffic management and deploying units requiring hazardous material technical specialist training is also part of the role.

Provides sound advice and technical expertise on air transportation issues to the installation deployment officer, squadron, group, and wing commanders. Makes appropriate recommendations and implements changes within the element and associated processes. Provides hands-on training and classroom instruction for other service components in the area of load planning different airframes for unit deployments. Conducts briefings on explosive, ground, and flight line safety.

Serves as the wing focal point for requesting Opportune Airlift/Special Assignment Airlift Missions and identifying limiting factors to higher headquarters.

Ensures items offered for transport by air meet proper specifications to maximize safety and security of the aircraft by means of a prescribed inspection process. Plans, schedules, and trains Air Transportation Operations Element Drill Guardsmen on the inspection and operations of aircraft loading equipment; mobility/contingency functions; and all core career field education and training plan tasks.

Monitors and administrates data systems within the technical and functional parameters and standards established by USTRANSCOM and in coordination with the Assistant Under Secretary of Defense for Transportation Policy, to integrate DOD transportation information worldwide and provide transportation and in-transit visibility data for commanders at all levels. Utilizes automated systems for in-transit visibility.

Analyzes operational plans, policies, and procedures for air terminal activities and facilities essential to air passenger and cargo movement processes. Serves as the wing commander's focal point for orchestrating daily and long-range utilization of the air terminal to ensure accomplishment of assigned missions as well as maximum support for deployment operations. Develops policies concerned with the establishment and improvement of air terminal operations.

Develops goals and objectives that integrate organization and readiness flight objectives. Researches, interprets, analyzes, and applies DOD, Air Force, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Aviation Administration, International Civil Aeronautical Organization, and Transportation Security Administration rules and directives. Establishes, revises, or reviews policies, procedures, mission objectives, and organization design for air terminal management and services activities, ensuring that flying missions and/or flight safety is not compromised.

Develops procedures to notify proper agencies when an aircraft carrying hazardous cargo is arriving at or departing from the base. Coordinates with explosive safety and other appropriate agencies on areas designated for parking, loading, and servicing of aircraft with explosive/hazardous cargo. Interprets higher headquarters policies and implements actions of the air terminal management function within the readiness flight. Coordinates on development and application of base-wide air terminal operation plans supporting wartime operations, contingencies, natural disasters, and incidents on/off base.

Performs other duties as assigned.