Aircraft Loadmaster (Instructor) - Title 32

Air National Guard Units • Garden City, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service position for an Aircraft Loadmaster (Instructor) within the 165th Operations Support Squadron in Garden City, Georgia. This is a full-time, permanent, dual-status position requiring Georgia Air National Guard membership. The area of consideration is for current Army M-Day or Air DSG members in the Georgia National Guard.

Requirements

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED.
• Must be eligible for military membership in the National Guard.
• Must be an Excepted Service position requiring membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
• Must maintain instructor qualification.
• Must demonstrate the highest degree of technical competency in the theory of flight, aerodynamics, and aircraft systems operation.
• Experience in functions such as preparing aircraft loading plans, loading and offloading aircraft, operating loading equipment, and ensuring security of cargo in flight.
• Military Grades: E5-E7
• Compatible Military Assignments: AFSC: 1A172D

Nice To Haves

• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

• Conduct loadmaster training, including initial, mission qualification, continuation, upgrade, and specialized training.
• Provide formal classroom instruction and on-the-job experience through simulated or real-world missions.
• Analyze and interpret guidance, writing and modifying general guidelines to form practical lesson plans for flight training.
• Initiate and maintain training records.
• Analyze and evaluate training accomplishments to determine program effectiveness.
• Review maintenance directives, bulletins, and flight manuals related to loadmaster duties.
• Determine the adequacy of procedures and techniques for the unit's mission/weapons system and recommend changes.
• Acquire, analyze, and evaluate trend analysis data.
• Teach and demonstrate the proper use of the Aircrew Chemical Defense Ensemble (ACDE).
• Instruct and certify loadmasters on the proper use of night vision equipment for various missions including engine running on/off loads, aeromedical evacuation (AES) missions, air refueling, and all methods of airdrop.
• Provide direct assistance to the aircraft Pilot.
• Perform preflight inspection of the interior and exterior of the aircraft, including engines, fuselage, and control surfaces.
• Functionally check all aircraft systems, flight instruments, and onboard computers.
• Input data into onboard computer systems.
• Update Air Traffic Information System (ATIS) information and Take Off and Landing Data (TOLD) as required.
• Advise maintenance personnel of any items requiring corrective action or affecting safety of flight.
• Review aircraft maintenance documentation and ensure compliance with command operating restrictions and flight manual.
• Coordinate with aircraft maintenance personnel to ensure aircraft availability.
• Determine takeoff, in-flight, and landing data based on terrain, runways, weather conditions, and aircraft weight/configuration.
• Assist the pilot with engine starting and ground operations.
• Advise the pilot on engine performance, monitor departure procedures, routing, and altitude clearances.
• Read maps and advise pilots of navigation turn points, obstacles, terrain hazards, threats, and other aircraft.
• Provide pilots with sight navigation information during low-level routes.
• Fuel and defuel aircraft.
• Monitor engine and aircraft system performance during all aircraft operations, analyze instrument readings, and identify malfunctions.
• Observe warning indicators and lights for malfunctions and initiate corrective or emergency actions.
• Operate and regulate environmental, hydraulic, fuel, electrical, pressurization, radar, and other systems.
• Operate built-in test and troubleshooting systems.
• Observe power settings, airspeed, altitude, and cruise performance.
• Record fuel consumption, range, and in-flight performance data.
• Monitor the operation of engines and other aircraft systems, including fuel, hydraulic, electrical, and environmental systems.
• Monitor radio communications from Air Traffic Control, Command Post, and other controlling agencies.
• Assist the pilot with radio calls and inflight emergencies.
• Observe and analyze Advisories, Cautions and Warning System (ACAWS) and recommend appropriate actions.
• Report abnormal conditions or malfunctions to the aircraft commander.
• Perform all flap and landing gear emergency procedures.
• Complete post-flight check of the aircraft and coordinate with maintenance for discrepancies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed