AIR CARGO SPECIALIST - TITLE 32

Air National Guard Units

Louisville, KYFull-time$31.51–36.77/hrPosted 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$31.51–36.77/hr
Location
Louisville, KY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret Security ClearanceSecret clearance

Job overview

Air National Guard Units is hiring an AIR CARGO SPECIALIST - TITLE 32. The Air Cargo Specialist (WG-5201-10) is a Title 32 National Guard position with the Kentucky Air National Guard, responsible for planning, coordinating, and expediting air cargo movement, inspecting airdrop equipment, performing load inspections, fabricating delivery systems, and maintaining related equipment while adhering to regulations and security clearance requirements.

Key focus areas include Inspect a variety of airdrop equipment such as parachutes and couplings, Perform visual, dimensional, and operational inspections of equipment per safety guidelines, and Conduct airdrop inspections and three separate load inspections prior to drops.

Important skills include Inspection Of Airdrop Equipment, Visual Dimensional Operational Inspection, Rigging Unilateral Airdrop Loads, Fabricating Container Delivery Systems, Cleaning Drying Packing Cargo Parachutes, and Maintenance Of Fabric Rubber Leather Articles.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Inspection of Airdrop EquipmentVisual Dimensional Operational InspectionRigging Unilateral Airdrop LoadsFabricating Container Delivery SystemsCleaning Drying Packing Cargo ParachutesMaintenance of Fabric Rubber Leather ArticlesOperating Sewing MachinesOperating Punch PressesOperating Stenciling MachinesPlanning Coordinating Expediting Air Cargo MovementDrop Zone Control Operations KnowledgeReceiving Warehousing Processing Cargo PaperworkSelecting Assembling Aircraft LoadsLoading Offloading Aircraft

Qualifications

18+ Months Air Cargo Planning ExperienceSecret Security ClearanceSrA/E-4 to MSgt/E-7 Military Rank EligibilityWillingness to Accept Rank ReductionMaintain Kentucky National Guard MembershipFavorable Adjudication of T3 InvestigationPre‑Employment PhysicalProbationary Period CompletionDirect Deposit ParticipationNo Educational Requirement

Full job description

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a Air Cargo Specialist, WG-5201-10, Position Description Number D1965000 and is part of the Kentucky Air National Guard. NOTE: Current on-board applicants (AREA 1, Title 32 technicians) will retain current tenure and be temporarily promoted or reassigned all others will be hired with indefinite tenure. MINIMUM REQUIREMENT: Experience or training which demonstrates the knowledge of equipment and practices associated with the type of work to be done. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 18 months experience planning, coordinating, facilitating, and expediting on-time movement of air cargo in accordance with applicable rules and regulations. Knowledge of drop zone control operations to direct and control drop zone operations. Experience using the processes to receive, warehouse, process, and categorize cargo and to process related paperwork. Experience selecting and assembling aircraft loads and to load or offload aircraft. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Resume must have complete dates (Example 2 JAN 1980 to 3 MAR 1981 or JAN 1980 to MAR 1981), work schedule, and hours worked per week of employment. Use of year only and unspecified work schedule will result in disqualification. Each applicant must fully substantiate -in their own words- that they meet 100% of the minimum requirements and specialized experience listed above in detail; otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. Do NOT copy and paste from the vacancy announcement or the position description. Also, make sure the applicant's name is on every document submitted, otherwise it will NOT be considered. As a AIR CARGO SPECIALIST- WG-5201-10, this position Inspects a variety of airdrop equipment such as parachutes, multi loop lines, extraction transfer force couplings, latch assembly couplings, cable assembly couplings, actuator assembly, release cargo parachute M-1, lanyard arming wire, connector parachute, timer delay assembly, link lower suspension, link assembly single suspension type IV, link assembly heavy duty, link 4 point, parachute release single knife, bracket suspension, and tie down cargo quick release. Performs visual, dimensional, and operational inspection of the above mentioned equipment at the prescribed times, in accordance with warnings, cautions, and notes and ground precautionary messages (GPM), for safety of flight. Performs airdrop inspections after priorities are set, work sequences are determined, and pertinent policy matters have been reviewed. Independently performs assignments at the aircraft where the supervisor is not readily available. Performs three separate inspections of airdrop loads or containers rigged for airdrop prior to the actual airdrop. Rigs and prepares unilateral airdrop training loads to include type V or other airdrop platforms for airdrops. Fabricates container delivery systems loads, skid boards, and other associated airdrop items, as required. Receives, unpacks, and inspects unit possessed parachutes. Cleans, dries, inspects, and packs cargo parachutes after use. Maintains and repairs a variety of fabric, rubber, and leather articles. Operates and performs minor maintenance on sewing machines, punch presses, stenciling machines, and other similar equipment. Performs other duties as assigned. A more comprehensive detailed description of the position may be found in Position Description D1965000 on file in the employing unit or in the Human Resources Office. Contact KY HRO Staffing Section via email for additional information [email protected]. Security clearance required: Secret

Conditions of Employment Military Grades: SrA/E-4 - MSgt/E-7 RANK REQUIREMENT: Member must provide in writing with their application that they are willing to accept a reduction in rank in order to be qualified for this position, if applicable. Failure to do so will result in disqualification. Conditions of Employment You must maintain membership in the Kentucky National Guard. Wear of the military uniform. Position may require a pre-employment physical May be subject to furlough actions. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Must obtain a favorable adjudication of a T3 or equivalent investigation. Acceptance of a Federal position may terminate a military bonus. Acceptance of a Federal position will terminate Tricare eligibility. 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. Education No requirement

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