AfterHours Air Freight TimeCritical Logistics Specialist

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

We are seeking an experienced After-Hours Air Freight & Time-Critical Logistics Specialist to manage domestic air freight, Next Flight Out (NFO) shipments, and other time-sensitive transportation requirements outside of normal business hours. This position requires someone who can make quick, informed routing decisions, communicate effectively with commercial airlines and airport personnel, and coordinate highly time-sensitive shipments from pickup through final delivery. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of U.S. airports and airport codes, understands domestic air freight operations and TSA air cargo regulations, and is comfortable handling sensitive shipments, including small medical devices and human organs for transplant. 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 proactively address delays, missed connections, flight cancellations, or other service disruptions. Coordinate airport transfers, pickups, deliveries, and recovery plans when necessary. Track and communicate shipment status to customers and internal operations teams. Maintain accurate shipment information, routing details, airline bookings, and required documentation. Ensure shipments are routed and handled in accordance with applicable TSA air cargo security requirements and regulations. Identify alternative routing options quickly when the original plan is no longer viable. Handle urgent and sensitive shipments with a high level of attention to detail and confidentiality. Coordinate shipments involving medical devices and organs for transplant , understanding the urgency and specialized handling requirements associated with these shipments. Communicate clearly and professionally with customers, drivers, airlines, and internal teams during high-pressure situations. Provide detailed handoffs to the daytime operations team when after-hours coverage ends. Qualifications: Previous experience in air freight, expedited transportation, time-critical logistics, or NFO operations. Strong working knowledge of U.S. airports and IATA airport codes. Experience booking and routing shipments through commercial airlines. Working knowledge of TSA regulations and air cargo security requirements. Understanding of airline cargo procedures, flight schedules, cut-off times, and airport operations. Experience coordinating domestic air freight shipments under tight deadlines. Ability to quickly evaluate multiple routing options and make sound decisions under pressure. Strong communication and customer service skills. Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision during after-hours operations. Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change quickly. Strong computer skills and ability to learn and navigate transportation and airline booking systems. Preferred Experience Experience with medical logistics or healthcare transportation. Experience handling medical devices, laboratory equipment, or other sensitive medical shipments. Experience coordinating organ transplant transportation. Experience with NFO, hand-carry, hot-shot, or other highly expedited transportation services. Existing knowledge of major U.S. airline cargo networks and airport hubs. Experience working with sensitive or high-value shipments. Compensation: $22 - $30 hourly

• 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 proactively address delays, missed connections, flight cancellations, or other service disruptions.
• Coordinate airport transfers, pickups, deliveries, and recovery plans when necessary.
• Track and communicate shipment status to customers and internal operations teams.
• Maintain accurate shipment information, routing details, airline bookings, and required documentation.
• Ensure shipments are routed and handled in accordance with applicable TSA air cargo security requirements and regulations.
• Identify alternative routing options quickly when the original plan is no longer viable.
• Handle urgent and sensitive shipments with a high level of attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Coordinate shipments involving medical devices and organs for transplant, understanding the urgency and specialized handling requirements associated with these shipments.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with customers, drivers, airlines, and internal teams during high-pressure situations.
• Provide detailed handoffs to the daytime operations team when after-hours coverage ends.