AIR TRANSPORTATION OPERATIONS SPECIALIST Jobs
Department of the Air ForceDuties
• Plans airlift requirements. Responsible for planning 89 Airlift Wing Special Airlift Missions (SAM), aeromedical, contingency, exercise, and channel airlift for DOD based on aerial port backlog and user needs. Maintains timely communication on traffic requirements between Belgian Foreign Military Sales, Headquarters Air Mobility Command (HQ AMC), Office of Military Commissions (OMC), Pres
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idential Airlift Group (PAG), Tanker Airlift Control Center (TACC), United States Secret Service (USSS), United States Southern Command USSOUTHCOM), United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), White House Communications Agency (WHCA), and other relevant entities.
• Forecasts movement of various types of cargo and passengers. Reviews and evaluates taskings and Air Movement Table. Ensures all changes, additions, or corrections are properly coordinated, prioritized, and disseminated. Reviews port levels of on-hand cargo, actual airlift capability by aircraft type and destination, and unusual cargo lift requirements due to outsized weight or cube of cargo, movement of explosives, perishables, biologicals, and other special handling cargo.
• Coordinates all airlift movement activities and plans airlift mission requirements for cargo and passenger movement, including special assignment airlift, special operations, contingency, aeromedical, and training missions.
• Obtains port and country clearance for explosives, hazardous cargo, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) shipments. Scrutinizes and validates air eligibility of all shippers' declarations and transportation paperwork.
• Maintains, transfers, and files transportation documents, reporting data to aerial port sections and port management.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Work occasionally requires travel away from the normal duty station.
• Position is subject to shift rotation and uncommon tour of duty and exposure to prevailing or inclement weather conditions
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968.
• Ability to climb, using both arms and legs
• Must meet established hearing standards and discern colors, contrast, and depth
• Must communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance
• Required to work uncommon and changing tours of duty to provide 24-hour, 7-day per week coverage
• Considerable tact, sound judgment, and mental stability are requisites to performing duties efficiently under pressure
Qualifications
Conditions of employment continued:
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety
• The duties of this position meet category 4 designation requirements and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without impairing parent agency or office functio