Aircraft Cargo & MHE Operator

Nova Technologies; Jacksonville (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Technologies is seeking an Aircraft Equipment Operator to support the C-130J Fuselage Trainer cargo operations at Little Rock AFB. You will operate material handling equipment, assist instructors and students, and ensure safe loading/unloading of cargo in a dynamic training environment.

Ideal candidates have high school diplomas and hands-on MHE experience, with the ability to read technical docs, work in teams, and lift up to 40 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and related experience in material handling equipment (MHE) operations.
• Ability to operate forklift, man-lift, k-loader, or other required MHE support equipment.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical documents; use figures and percentages; and identify and resolve problems.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate with site personnel.
• Ability to lift at least 40 pounds overhead; walk, climb stairs and ladders, stoop, bend, and crawl on or under equipment; distinguish colors; and recognize odors or sounds that may indicate equipment problems.

Responsibilities

• Operate approved material handling equipment to load, transport, and offload cargo for the C-130J Fuselage Trainer (FUT).
• Assist instructors and students during training-device cargo operations, including pushing and pulling cargo and applying or removing aircraft tie-down equipment.
• Organize and secure loads to pallets, platforms, skids, and other lifting devices; weigh and mark equipment per USAF guidance.
• Conduct routine pre- and post-operation equipment inspections and report damage, equipment issues, and potential safety hazards.
• Maintain maintenance documentation, identify equipment maintenance requirements, and monitor the repair status of inoperative equipment.
• Coordinate loading and unloading activities with supervisors, managers, coworkers, instructors, and students.
• Use phone, inter-phone, and radio circuits to communicate during operations; complete required MHE operator training.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Forklift operation

MHE operations

Teamwork

Reading tech docs

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift

Man-lift

K-loader

Job description

Nova Technologies is seeking an Aircraft Equipment Operator to support the C-130J Fuselage Trainer cargo operations at Little Rock AFB. You will operate material handling equipment, assist instructors and students, and ensure safe loading/unloading of cargo in a dynamic training environment.

Ideal candidates have high school diplomas and hands-on MHE experience, with the ability to read technical docs, work in teams, and lift up to 40 pounds.