Material Coordinator, Lead (A/DACG) - Fort Hood TX

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Fort Hood, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

AFO is hiring a Material Coordinator, Lead to work on-site at Fort Hood, Texas. The position oversees inbound and outbound air cargo operations within the Arrival/Departure Air Control Group (A/DACG), ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant movement of personnel, equipment, and materials. The Lead coordinates among airfield operations, transportation units, logistics teams, and supported organizations to sustain air mission support. The role includes leading A/DACG personnel; coordinating cargo and passenger processing and aircraft load planning; overseeing cargo documentation and regulatory compliance; managing staging areas and material handling; training and overseeing team members; coordinating movement requirements with supported units; maintaining mission records and reports; and enforcing safety procedures. The Lead also serves as a subject matter expert in air cargo movement, interoperability, and material handling equipment use.

Requirements

Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to lead teams in fast-paced, time-sensitive mission environments.
At least 1 year in a lead, supervisory, or team coordination role.
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and background screening.
Ability to receive a favorable Tier-1 Investigation and obtain and maintain a CAC.

Nice To Haves

3–5 years of relevant experience in logistics, material coordination, or air cargo operations.
Experience in logistics, air cargo operations, transportation coordination, or supply chain functions.
Experience in an operational airfield, deployment environment, or joint logistics setting.
Familiarity with DoD air transport regulations and joint logistics doctrine.
Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) certification or training.
Experience in aircraft load planning or movement control operations.
Formal training such as the Air Load Planner Course, Unit Movement Officer Course, or equivalent.
Valid driver's license.
High school diploma or GED.
Commercial driver's license with passenger endorsement.

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise A/DACG personnel receiving, staging, inspecting, and manifesting cargo and passengers for air transport.
Coordinate with airfield operations, loadmasters, aircrews, and logistics units to support accurate load planning and on-time aircraft arrivals and departures.
Oversee cargo manifests, TCMD data, hazardous material certification, pallet build sheets, and load plans.
Ensure compliance with DoD, FAA, IATA, and unit-specific air movement requirements.
Manage the staging area, cargo accountability, pallet and net configuration, and safe material handling practices.
Train, coach, and oversee the performance of A/DACG team members.
Coordinate cargo pickup and drop-off with supported units, clarify movement requirements, and resolve discrepancies.
Maintain records, reports, dashboards, and activity logs for mission tracking and readiness reporting.
Implement and enforce safety standards, equipment inspections, and hazard mitigation procedures.
Serve as a subject matter expert for air cargo movement, interoperability, and material handling equipment usage.