Air Freight Specialist

Overview

Operate air terminal, handle cargo/baggage, run ground equipment, ensure safety.

Key Responsibilities

• load planning
• gates ops
• vehicle ops
• aircraft ground
• inventory control
• cargo handling

Tasks

-Ensure maximum aircraft utilization based upon available airlift and existing port backlogs. -Assists with data base integrity by reviewing all required GATES reports when requested. -Build-up/ break-down baggage/mix pallets, multi-pallet trains and loose cargo. -Offload/ on load cargo on surface and air conveyance. -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. -You will be required to maintain authorization for a CAC card. -Ensure water coolers, ice chests and freezer are stocked with water and ice for each shift. -Operate GATES/GDSS systems as required. -Escort trucks, buses, personnel and other surface conveyances. -Perform supplemental duties in Aircraft Services or other work centers as required by Supervisor, Lead and Management. -Perform Joint Inspections. -Accomplish manual procedures when systems are down. -Perform Wing-Walker duties. -Process cargo lAW applicable instructions. -Perform pushback and towing duties for all transiting aircraft. -Ensure all Performance Work Statement (PWS) requirements are properly and accurately accomplished. -Perform follow-me marshaling to include blocking, chocking, wingtip/tail clearance guard duties. -Store and park AGE equipment per the published parking plan. -Wash AGE equipment as scheduled. -Facilitate on-time aircraft departures. -Ensure all vehicles are parked per the published vehicle parking plan. -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. -Position, deposition, connect, disconnect to / from aircraft all ground support equipment to include 150 lb Halon Fire Bottles. -Reconfigure cargo to meet aircraft envelope. -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 trash is removed from aircraft other than AMC Contracted Aircraft. -Accurately weigh and record cargo and baggage. -Validate, select, stage and load aircraft IAW applicable guidance. -Coordinate timely cargo and mail pick-up/release. -Ensure cargo and baggage are properly handled utilizing the load plan lAW applicable instructions. -Properly store and facilitate onward movement of all cargo. -Perform terminal inventories. -Operate/inspect light carts positioned on aircraft parking locations.

Requirements

• computer skills
• valid passport
• driver’s license
• ground handling
• multi-tasking
• interpersonal

What You Bring

-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. -Great interpersonal skills. -Experience in Air Terminal Ground Handling Services is preferred. -Must maintain a valid driver’s license. -Ability to multi-task. -Must be able to comprehend English to include reading and writing.

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