Air Transportation Operations Specialist

Air Force District of Washington•Andrews AFB, MD

About The Position

Serves as a Capability Forecaster within the Air Terminal Operations Center (ATOC), which operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Receives and disseminates information from internal and external sources to support missions moving cargo and passengers through the Defense Transportation System. Plans and coordinates airlift requirements for Department of Defense missions, including special airlift, aeromedical, contingency, exercise, channel, special operations, and training missions. Forecasts cargo and passenger movement, evaluates taskings and Air Movement Tables, coordinates changes and priorities, and reviews cargo levels and aircraft capabilities. The role also coordinates clearances for explosives, hazardous cargo, and Foreign Military Sales shipments; validates air eligibility and transportation paperwork; and maintains and reports transportation documents and data. The position requires specialized transportation experience, qualifying education, or a combination of education and experience. Applicants must meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements. The position requires a secret security clearance, drug testing, and the ability to work changing tours to provide continuous coverage. Occasional travel away from the normal duty station may be required. Duties are designated as essential during a national emergency or mobilization.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Males must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
Must meet specialized experience requirements: at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09, or qualify through education or a combination of education and experience.
Specialized experience must demonstrate relevant transportation operations knowledge, including fleet operations, transportation regulations, inventories and cost computations, transportation policies and procedures, and coordination of transportation plans and programs.
Education may qualify with a related Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or a related LL.M.; transcripts must be submitted when qualifying based on education.
Merit promotion applicants must meet federal time-in-grade requirements, including one year at GS-09 for GS-10 consideration where applicable.
Knowledge of procedures and compatibility requirements for handling hazardous and explosive cargo.
Knowledge of air cargo and passenger terminal processes and movement prioritization.
Knowledge of aircraft configurations and applicable air transportation regulations.
Skill coordinating routine issues with base agencies, civilian contractors, and federal entities.
Skill using computer systems, including Cargo Movement Operations System (CMOS), GATES, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse internal and external audiences, orally and in writing, in English.
Must obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
Must pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing.
Must meet established hearing standards and discern colors, contrast, and depth.
Must be able to climb using both arms and legs.
Must be able to work uncommon and changing tours to provide 24-hour, 7-day-per-week coverage.
Considerable tact, sound judgment, and mental stability are required to perform duties efficiently under pressure.
Occasional travel away from the normal duty station may be required.
Must satisfy applicable conditions concerning the Lautenberg Amendment and the DoD Priority Placement Program.

Responsibilities

Plan airlift requirements for Special Airlift Missions, aeromedical, contingency, exercise, and channel airlift missions for the Department of Defense.
Maintain timely communication about traffic requirements with relevant military, government, foreign military sales, and other entities.
Forecast movement of cargo and passengers.
Review and evaluate taskings and Air Movement Tables; ensure changes, additions, and corrections are coordinated, prioritized, and disseminated.
Review port cargo levels, airlift capability by aircraft type and destination, and special handling requirements for unusual cargo.
Coordinate airlift movement activities and plan mission requirements for cargo and passenger movement, including special assignment, special operations, contingency, aeromedical, and training missions.
Obtain port and country clearances for explosives, hazardous cargo, and Foreign Military Sales shipments.
Scrutinize and validate air eligibility of shippers’ declarations and transportation paperwork.
Maintain, transfer, and file transportation documents, and report data to aerial port sections and port management.