AIRCRAFT LOADMASTER (INSTRUCTOR)

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command; California; Sur place; USD 72 000 - 103 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command in the United States is seeking qualified personnel to serve as an Air Reserve Technician (ART) and lead ground and flight training for loadmaster aircrew members. The role includes assisting pilots, performing loadmaster duties on missions, and overseeing loadmaster operations at the FTU with strong emphasis on safety and mission readiness.

The position requires proficiency with firearms, potential sky marshal duties, and compliance with federal

Qualifications

• Must maintain proficiency in the use of firearms.
• Position designated as Testing Designated; may be required to perform sky marshal duties.
• May require carrying and using a concealed weapon while performing aircrew related duties.
• Education verification may be required; transcripts may need to be submitted.

Responsabilités

• Provide ground and flight training instruction for developing, upgrading, and evaluating loadmaster aircrew members.
• Assist pilot in aircraft operation and perform loadmaster duties on assigned missions.
• Conduct preflight and postflight inspections of aircraft and cargo systems.
• Develop plans, coordinate requirements, direct personnel, and support Contingency Response Team airlift operations.
• Determine cargo restrain requirements and compute weight and balance documentation.

Description du poste

• Hiring Agency: Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command

This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are part of the regular career civil service and enjoy all the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service.

Key Responsibilities

The primary purpose of this position is: as an Air Reserve Technician (ART) and the sole enlisted aircrew member, to provide ground and flight training instruction for developing, upgrading, and evaluating the skills of loadmaster aircrew members; assist the pilot in the operation of the aircraft; perform loadmaster duties on assigned missions; accomplish required flight engineering duties; and perform related staff support duties.

Provides ground and flight training instruction for developing, upgrading, and evaluating the skills of loadmaster aircrew members. Provides oversight for loadmaster operations and perform aircrew loadmaster instructor duties at the Formal Training Unit (FTU). Assist the pilot in the operation of the aircraft; perform loadmaster duties on assigned missions. Conducts flight and ground training which develops, upgrades, and evaluates the skills of loadmaster aircrew members.

Accomplishes preflight inspection of aerospace ground equipment and applies external power to the aircraft. Accomplishes pre-flight inspection of the aircraft and cargo/airdrop systems according to flight manual procedures. Develops a plan, coordinates requirements, directs personnel, and executes activities in support of Contingency Response Team (CRT) airlift operations.

Determines cargo restrains requirements according to criteria and directs and checks the application of cargo restraint equipment. Computes and completes aircraft weight and balance documentation either manually or electronically. Visually monitors aircraft clearances (interior and exterior), identifies proximal threats to the aircraft and initiates corrective actions (aircraft scanning).

Requirements & Education

OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS CONT. 7. Required to maintain proficiency in the use of firearms. As prescribed by regulation, may be required to carry and use a concealed weapon while performing aircrew related duties. 8. The position requires good judgment, patience, tact, and desire to instruct. This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position. May be required to perform duties of sky marshal. 9.

This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. 10. Incentive for Student Loan Repayment Program may be offered. 11. Incentive for prior non-federal work experience or active-duty uniformed service for determining leave accrual rate may be authorized upon request.

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education must accredit education. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $71957 – $103006/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-23.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.