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AIR CARGO SPECIALIST
Air National Guard Units · Posted 123 days ago
On-site Middletown, PA $28.9 – $33.7/hr Apply by Jun 17, 2026 Miscellaneous Occupations ENTJESFJESTJISTJ Operations
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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a AIR CARGO SPECIALIST, Position Description Number D1965000 and is part of the PA 193rd Special Operations Wing, National Guard. 1 or more Position(s) may be hired against this Announcement.
What You'll Do
- →Perform airdrop inspections after priorities are set, work sequences are determined, and pertinent policy matters have been reviewed.
- →Rig and prepare unilateral airdrop training loads to include type V or other airdrop platforms for airdrops.
- →Perform drop zone control operations as Drop Zone Controller/Safety Officer.
- →Formulate, implement, and document programs to train Wing augmentation in support of Wing air transportation deployment functions to ensure effective and efficient operations of installation deployment processes.
- →Provide sound advice and technical expertise on air transportation issues to the Installation Deployment Officer, all Squadron, Group, and Wing commanders.
- →Ensure items offered for transport by air meet proper specifications to maximize safety and security of the aircraft, aircrew, cargo and passengers.
- →Monitor and administrate data systems within the technical and functional parameters and standards established by USTRANSCOM and in coordination with the Assistant Under Secretary of Defense for Transportation Policy, to integrate DOD transportation information worldwide and provide transportation and In-Transit Visibility (ITV) data for commanders at all levels.
- →Analyze operational plans, policies, and procedures for air terminal activities and facilities essential to air passenger and cargo movement processes.
- →Control all aircraft cargo space allocated to each mission and is responsible for obtaining maximum utilization on each mission.
- →Inspect cargo received for airlift to verify eligibility and ensures proper documentation, packaging, and marking in accordance with applicable DOD directives.
- →Establish and maintain the installation Space Available air travel program.
- →Serve as the wing focal point for 463L pallet and net management.
- →Perform other additional duties as assigned.
Personality Fit
Job ID: a5e87a09-f030-4c05-8584-1928c9608b96
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