Lead Air Cargo & Material Coordinator

Akima, LLC; Fort Cavazos Motorcycle and POV Campus (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO) specializes in federal facilities support and air mobility services. Fort Hood, TX-based Material Coordinator, Lead role overseeing inbound and outbound air cargo operations, ensuring safe, compliant movement of personnel and equipment.

You will coordinate across airfield operations, transportation units, and logistics teams to maintain air mission readiness, supervise staff, and uphold regulatory standards in a dynamic field environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in logistics, material coordination, or air cargo operations.
• Experience in logistics, air cargo operations, transportation coordination, or supply chain functions.
• Strong knowledge of military or commercial air cargo procedures and load planning.
• Ability to supervise personnel and coordinate across multiple agencies.
• Proficiency with logistic management systems and cargo documentation software.
• Ability to lift/move materials and operate material handling equipment.
• Ability to pass Pre-Employment Drug Test and Background Screening.
• Ability to receive CAC (Common Access Card).

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise personnel performing cargo receiving, staging, inspecting, and manifesting.
• Coordinate with airfield operations and logistics units to ensure on-time departures/arrivals.
• Oversee cargo manifests, TCMD data, HAZMAT certs, pallet build sheets, and load plans.
• Ensure compliance with DoD, FAA, IATA, and air movement standards.
• Manage staging area and safe material handling.
• Provide training and performance oversight for A/DACG team members.
• Maintain records, reports, dashboards for mission readiness.
• Enforce safety standards and equipment inspections.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Leadership

Air cargo operations knowledge

Documentation & compliance

MHE operation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Commercial Driver's License with Passenger Endorsement

HAZMAT certification/training

Tools

Logistics management systems

Cargo documentation software

Job description

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO) specializes in federal facilities support and air mobility services. Fort Hood, TX-based Material Coordinator, Lead role overseeing inbound and outbound air cargo operations, ensuring safe, compliant movement of personnel and equipment.

You will coordinate across airfield operations, transportation units, and logistics teams to maintain air mission readiness, supervise staff, and uphold regulatory standards in a dynamic field environment.