AIRCRAFT LOADMASTER (TITLE 32)

About the role

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a AIRCRAFT LOADMASTER (TITLE 32), Position Description Number NGD1632000 and is part of the TN 164th AW Air National Guard. This vacancy is covered by Association of Civilian Technicians (ACT), Chapter 115 (Pyramid on the River Chapter).

This announcement is a dual bid with Title 32 Job Announcement TN-12873527-AF-26-091, only one selection will be made.

What you will do

• As an AIRCRAFT LOADMASTER, GS-2185-10, you will conduct loadmaster training to ensure worldwide capability.
• Training includes initial and mission qualification as well as continuation, upgrade and specialized training.
• Provide direct assistance to the aircraft Pilot: (a) Perform preflight inspection of the interior and exterior of the aircraft, to include engines, fuselage, and control surfaces for mechanical and structural soundness.
• (b) Review aircraft maintenance documentation and ensure aircraft maintenance status complies with the command operating restrictions and the applicable flight manual.
• (c) During all aircraft operations, monitor engine and aircraft system performance, analyze instrument readings, and identify abnormal indications or system malfunctions.
• Accomplish loadmaster functions: (a) Prior to flight, accomplish preflight checks, inspection, acceptance, and operation of all aircraft loading equipment and systems.
• (b) Develop and certify cargo load plans considering quantity, weight, configuration, floor capacity, compartment restrictions and proper location within the aircraft to achieve the optimum center of gravity.
• (c) Ascertain fuel, passenger and cargo weights.
• (d) Brief passengers on flight itinerary, use of emergency equipment, emergency exits, and procedures for egress, oxygen use, life preservers, electronic devices and movement about the aircraft before, during and after flight.
• Perform staff work based on specialized knowledge of the unit's mission, assigned aircraft and the related programs to ensure safe and successful accomplishment of required training, assigned mission support and airlift support requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Education Requirement: None Substitution of Education to qualify for this position is not available.

How you will be evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience.

If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Documents you must provide

• To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1.
• A COMPLETE RESUME IS REQUIRED.
• Your full name, address, email address and current telephone number must be on your resume.
• YOU ARE REQUIRED TO DOCUMENT IN YOUR RESUME EVIDENCE THAT SUPPORTS YOUR ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATION CLAIMS.
• Your resume must show relevant experience where you worked, job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and end dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc), hours per week & salary.
• Incomplete resumes will result in the applicant not being considered for the position.
• Each applicant must fully substantiate in their own words that they meet 100% of the minimum requirements and specialized experience 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.
• ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Examples include SF50, Diplomas, Official Transcripts, required Certificates/Certifications, Licenses, DD-214s (Member Copy-4), SF-15, VA Disability letter(s), Professional License(s), Official Course Completions (1059), etc. PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resumes, supporting documents, official transcripts (copies) if needed, licenses, SF 50 etc.) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.
• You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully prior to the announcement closing.
• Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
• Human Resources WILL NOT modify, change or add anything to your application packet after the closing date.
• Incomplete packets will not be considered for the position.

What to expect next

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).