Transportation Specialist

U.S. Air Force Reserve; California; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Air Force Reserve is seeking Air Transportation specialists responsible for managing cargo and passengers on military aircraft. This role involves coordinating the transport of supplies and personnel globally, ensuring safety and efficiency. Candidates will receive comprehensive training and enjoy significant benefits, including paid vacation and healthcare coverage.

Benefits

Up to 30 days of paid vacation each year

Excellent healthcare coverage for you and your family

Food and housing allowances

Generous retirement program from day one

World-class job/technical training

Financial benefits for college/higher education

Qualifications

• Must have a valid state driver’s license to operate government motor vehicles.
• Experience in loading/unloading aircraft is essential.
• Candidates must be between the ages of 17 and 39.

Responsibilities

• Provide the capability to move air passengers and cargo worldwide.
• Inspect aircraft to verify documentation and packaging.
• Implement safety and security precautions for dangerous materials.

Skills

Understanding of passenger and cargo movement functions

Experience processing cargo

Safety and security precautions

Education

Completion of a basic air transportation course

Completion of 7.5 weeks of Basic Military Training

Tools

Specialized loading equipment

Job description

Position Summary

In order to provide our bases with the resources they need, we must control a lot of moving parts. Responsible for securely managing cargo and passengers, Air Transportation specialists ensure that everything and everyone on a military aircraft is transported safely and quickly. From food and medical supplies to helicopters and ground vehicles, these professionals are responsible for coordinating the valuable people and supplies we ship around the world.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide the Department of Defense with the capability to move air passengers and cargo worldwide
• Perform and manage air transportation activities
• Inspect aircraft to verify proper documentation, packaging, and marking
• Load and unload aircraft using specialized equipment
• Determine the type and quality of cargo to be loaded according to allowable aircraft cargo load
• Implement necessary safety and security precautions for handling and storing dangerous materials

Benefits

• Up to 30 days of paid vacation each year
• Excellent healthcare coverage for you and your family
• Food and housing allowances
• A generous retirement program from day one of your service
• World-class job/technical training to make you competitive in any field
• Financial benefits to help pay for college/higher education

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of passenger and cargo movement functions
• Completion of a basic air transportation course
• Experience processing cargo and loading/unloading aircraft
• Valid state driver’s license to operate government motor vehicles
• Completion of 7.5 weeks of Basic Military Training
• Must be between the ages of 17 and 39

About the Air Force Reserve

The Air Force Reserve offers part-time and full-time jobs with full benefits, including low-cost health insurance, a noncontributory retirement plan, tuition assistance, and educational programs. It recruits talent and provides technical training to help you build and sustain advanced airpower, with flexibility for your civilian career or education while serving close to home. Veterans and current service members are encouraged to apply.