AIR CARGO SPECIALIST (TITLE 32)

Air National Guard Units

Peoria (IL)

On-site

USD 44,000 - 51,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Air National Guard Units in Illinois seeks an Air Cargo Specialist (TITLE 32) to manage day-to-day air transportation and small air terminal operations, including airdrop, rigging, load planning, and ITV. You will inspect cargo, coordinate with AFJAI and aircrew, perform inspections before loading, and help maintain air terminal security.

A Secret clearance is required and the deadline is 2027-09-17. This role supports wartime operations and disaster response with skilled handling of cargo and

Qualifications

Experience with air terminal operations and cargo handling.
Ability to inspect and repair cargo and parachutes.
Knowledge of airdrop procedures and safety.
Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day air transportation and cargo terminal operations.
Rig and inspect airdrop loads and perform pre-flight inspections.
Coordinate load planning and ITV documentation for shipments.
Inspect cargo for eligibility, labeling, and handling requirements.
Ensure air terminal security and safe loading/offloading of aircraft.

Skills

Rigging duties

MHE operation

Load planning

Air cargo documentation

Security procedures

Airdrop inspections

Aircraft loading/offloading

Tools

DD Form 1748

Load Master's Manual

Job description

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a AIR CARGO SPECIALIST (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D1965000 and is part of the IL 182 AW, National Guard.

Key Responsibilities

As an AIR CARGO SPECIALIST (TITLE 32), WG-5201-10, you will perform a full variety of Air Transportation functions necessary to manage the day-to-day Air Transportation and small air terminal operations including but not limited to, airdrop and airdrop inspections, rigging responsibilities, wing deployment training, passenger and cargo manifesting, Joint Inspection, load planning, determining cargo/passenger eligibility, establishing and maintaining air terminal security, directly responsible for safe and efficient loading/offloading of all DOD-owned and controlled aircraft and ensuring In-transit Visibility (ITV).

Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list: Use a wide variety of inspection processes and techniques, and many unique and specially designed instruments and gauges (i.e., tension meters, scales, micrometers, gauges, torque wrenches, and protractors). Operate a variety of materials handling equipment (MHE) utilized inmoving cargo within the air terminal and to transport cargo to and from the aircraft (i.e., 4-10K forklifts, 25-60K aircraft loaders, etc.).

Rig and prepare unilateral airdrop training loads to include type V or other airdrop platforms for airdrops. Ensure items offered for transport by air meet proper specifications to maximize safety and security of the aircraft, aircrew, cargo and passengers. Analyze operational plans, policies, and procedures for air terminal activities and facilities essential to air passenger and cargo movement processes.

Inspect for burrs, rough spots, corrosion, pits, cracks, welds, cuts, foreign material, bends, damaged threads, adjusting collars, set screws, shank pins, and that timers activate within specifications. Inspect cargo received for airlift to verify eligibility and ensures proper documentation, packaging, and marking in accordance with applicable DOD directives. Perform a rigger inspection by the field manual or technical order for that particular type of load.

Perform a "before loading inspection" jointly with the Air Force Joint Airdrop Inspector (AFJAI); Complete the proper airdrop inspection form in the DD Form 1748 (Joint Airdrop Inspection Record) series. Perform on board the aircraft after the load is rigged for flight and airdrop along with an AFJAI and the aircrew Load Master; Apply a variety of sophisticated techniques to inspect specialized and complex aircraft systems in accordance with Load Master's Manual.

Coordinate on development and application of base-wide air terminal operation plans supporting wartime operations, contingencies, natural disasters, and incidents on/off base. Coordinate with explosive safety and other appropriate agencies on areas designated for parking, loading, and servicing of aircraft with explosive/hazardous cargo. Prepare and maintain air movement records, reports, and documentation required within the Defense Transportation System (DTS).

Perform inspections and repair of cargo, deceleration, and extraction parachutes, and responsible for certification. Conduct weather observations, wind speed, direction determination, marking drop zone with navigation aids and timing points, establishing and maintaining air to ground and point to point radio communications, relaying information to aircraft and to the Range Control Officer.

Implement deployment lesson plans for the following areas: Material Handling Equipment (MHE) such as K-Loaders and forklifts, Load Planning Overview, Cargo Preparation/Pallet Build Up, Ramp Coordinator, Cargo Deployment Function work-centers (i.e., In-Check, Cargo Marshalling Yard, Joint Inspection, Hazardous Cargo Handlers, Explosives Safety, Quality Control, and Load Teams) and the transportation portion of the Passenger Deployment Function.

Coordinates with Traffic Management and deploying units requiring hazardous material technical specialist training.

Requirements & Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted for this occupational series and grade.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Air National Guard Units, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $31.82 – $37.11/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2027-09-17.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Nguard' hiring path.