After-Hours Air Freight & Time-Critical Specialist (NFO)

USKO Workforce Inc; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

USKO Workforce Inc. is seeking an After-Hours Air Freight & Time-Critical Logistics Specialist to manage domestic air freight, NFO shipments, and other time-sensitive transportation outside of normal business hours.

The ideal candidate will quickly route shipments, coordinate with airlines and airport personnel, and oversee end-to-end handling from pickup to final delivery, including medical devices and organs for transplant, with strict TSA compliance and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Experience in air freight, expedited transportation, time-critical logistics, or NFO operations.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. airports and IATA airport codes.
• Experience booking and routing shipments through commercial airlines.
• Familiar with TSA regulations and air cargo security requirements.
• Proven ability to coordinate domestic air freight shipments under tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently during after-hours operations.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Knowledge of transportation and airline booking systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage after-hours domestic air freight and time-critical shipments from booking through final delivery.
• Coordinate Next Flight Out (NFO) and expedited air freight shipments.
• Determine the most efficient and reliable routing based on shipment requirements, flight schedules, cut-off times, TSA requirements, and delivery deadlines.
• Work directly with commercial airlines, airline cargo departments, airport personnel, and ground transportation providers.
• Monitor shipments throughout the entire transportation process and address delays, missed connections, or disruptions.
• Coordinate airport transfers, pickups, deliveries, and recovery plans as needed.
• Track and communicate shipment status to customers and internal teams.
• Maintain shipment information, routing details, airline bookings, and required documentation.
• Ensure shipments are routed per TSA requirements and regulations.
• Identify alternative routing options quickly when original plan is not viable.
• Handle urgent shipments with attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Coordinate shipments involving medical devices and organs for transplant.
• Communicate clearly with customers, drivers, airlines, and internal teams under pressure.
• Provide detailed handoffs to daytime operations when after-hours coverage ends.

Skills

Air Freight

Expedited Transportation

Time-Critical Logistics

NFO Operations

IATA airport codes

TSA regulations

Airline coordination

Communication skills

Documentation

Job description

USKO Workforce Inc. is seeking an After-Hours Air Freight & Time-Critical Logistics Specialist to manage domestic air freight, NFO shipments, and other time-sensitive transportation outside of normal business hours.

The ideal candidate will quickly route shipments, coordinate with airlines and airport personnel, and oversee end-to-end handling from pickup to final delivery, including medical devices and organs for transplant, with strict TSA compliance and confidentiality.