Air Cargo Operations Supervisor — Remote Military Deployment

Amentum; Garcia; On-site; EUR 78,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum seeks an Air Cargo / Freight Supervisor on Diego Garcia to lead cargo handling, aircraft loading, and freight operations in a demanding, remote environment. You will supervise personnel, review manifests, and ensure safety, security, and compliance with DoD and aviation standards.

Responsibilities include directing daily tasks, maintaining readiness for mission‑critical airlift, and coordinating with aircrew, logistics teams, and partners while meeting physical and security requirements

Qualifications

• Must have experience in air cargo/ freight operations.
• Experience supervising personnel in an operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise cargo handling activities, coordinate loading/unloading, ensure compliance with safety, security and documentation requirements.
• Provide leadership to air cargo personnel, assign tasks, monitor workflow and optimize resources.
• Review cargo manifests and shipping documentation, handle priority, hazardous, oversized or classified cargo per procedures.
• Enforce safety and operational standards, conduct on-the-job training, coordinate with aircrew and logistics partners.
• Maintain operational readiness and support mission-critical airlift in a remote, high-tempo environment.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Logistics management

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Amentum seeks an Air Cargo / Freight Supervisor on Diego Garcia to lead cargo handling, aircraft loading, and freight operations in a demanding, remote environment. You will supervise personnel, review manifests, and ensure safety, security, and compliance with DoD and aviation standards.

Responsibilities include directing daily tasks, maintaining readiness for mission‑critical airlift, and coordinating with aircrew, logistics teams, and partners while meeting physical and security requirements