Oversees and coordinates cargo operations at multiple airfields operated by the US Antarctic Program (USAP).
Position Responsibilities:
Oversees the safe loading and unloading of various aircraft operated by Kenn Borek Air (KBA), US Air Force (USAF), NY Air National Guard (NYANG), Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF), and other contracted airlift providers, while maintaining operational control of ATO resources on the aircraft ramp.
Supervises functions including loading and unloading aircraft, operating automated and manual materials handling equipment, and maintaining records on passenger and cargo movement by airlift, including updating mission documents as necessary.
Serves as primary Point of Contact (POC) for aircraft loading/unloading operations, coordinating with flight crews, cargo staff, and vehicle operators.
Selects, assembles, palletizes, and transports aircraft cargo loads to and from aircraft and storage areas.
Follows safety and security precautions for handling and storing dangerous materials, special cargo, mail, and passenger baggage.
Conducts and documents daily maintenance checks on automated and manual material handling equipment, including pallet jacks, forklifts, cargo loading sleds, Delta III transport vehicles, passenger vans, and pick-up trucks.
Maintains and performs required preventative maintenance and inventory of tie-down equipment, including 463L Air Force pallets, cargo straps and nets, chains and tensioners.
Required Education, Experience, Certificates and Licenses:
Minimum of two years’ experience in freight movement, including documenting, expediting, tracking, and hazardous material transportation.
Expected Skills and Competencies:
Knowledge of passenger and cargo movement functions, including transport aircraft types, capabilities, and configurations; weight and balance factors; airlift transportation directives and documentation; cargo securing techniques; operation of material handling and other types of loading equipment or devices; and interpreting and following aircraft load plans.
Physical and/or Other Requirements:
Must be willing and able to lift and move items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum as required by the position.
Must be willing and able to perform physical activities including heavy lifting, climbing in and out of equipment, crawling, and working outdoors in extreme cold as required by the position.
Must participate in community programs, such as “house-mouse” (chores), “daisy-picking” (cleaning-up around the station), recycling efforts & safety objectives.
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