Air Freight Specialist

Description

• Perform Wing-Walker duties.
• Reconfigure cargo to meet aircraft envelope.
• Perform pushback and towing duties for all transiting aircraft.
• Coordinate timely cargo and mail pick-up/release.
• You will be required to maintain authorization for a CAC card.
• Properly store and facilitate onward movement of all cargo.
• Validate, select, stage and load aircraft IAW applicable guidance.
• Operate/inspect light carts positioned on aircraft parking locations.
• Operate K-loaders, forklifts, buses, tugs, vans or other required vehicles safely, inspect daily utilizing check lists and AFTO forms and ensure vehicles in need of repair or service are properly turned in to maintenance.
• Ensure all Performance Work Statement (PWS) requirements are properly and accurately accomplished.
• Perform supplemental duties in Aircraft Services or other work centers as required by Supervisor, Lead and Management.
• Assists with data base integrity by reviewing all required GATES reports when requested.
• Process cargo lAW applicable instructions.
• Operate GATES/GDSS systems as required.
• Ensure water coolers, ice chests and freezer are stocked with water and ice for each shift.
• Ensure all trash is removed from aircraft other than AMC Contracted Aircraft.
• Perform Joint Inspections.
• Build-up/ break-down baggage/mix pallets, multi-pallet trains and loose cargo.
• Ensure maximum aircraft utilization based upon available airlift and existing port backlogs.
• Perform Cargo Processing, Special Handling, and Load Planning functions in accordance with AFI24-605, Volumes, DTR 4500-9 1Parts 2 and 3, and AFJMAN 24-204 and other applicable instructions.
• Perform aircraft ground services IAW Air Force Occupational Safety and Health Standard (AFOSHSTD) 91-100, T.O. 00-25-172, AFI 11-218, and applicable aircraft T.O.’s.
• Accomplish manual procedures when systems are down.
• Ensure all vehicles are parked per the published vehicle parking plan.
• Accurately weigh and record cargo and baggage.
• Facilitate on-time aircraft departures.
• Store and park AGE equipment per the published parking plan.
• Position, deposition, connect, disconnect to / from aircraft all ground support equipment to include 150 lb Halon Fire Bottles.
• Wash AGE equipment as scheduled.
• Perform terminal inventories.
• Perform follow-me marshaling to include blocking, chocking, wingtip/tail clearance guard duties.
• Escort trucks, buses, personnel and other surface conveyances.
• Ensure cargo and baggage are properly handled utilizing the load plan lAW applicable instructions.
• Offload/ on load cargo on surface and air conveyance.

Requirements

• Must have computer skills and be able to operate a variety of computer programs. Must be detail oriented, motivated and drive to perform at a high level.
• You will be required to maintain a valid passport.
• Must be able to comprehend English to include reading and writing.
• Experience in Air Terminal Ground Handling Services is preferred.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Great interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance