AIRCRAFT FREIGHT LOADER (MVO/FLO) LEADER

Duties

- Serves as an Aerial Port Expeditor Load Director (APEX). Accomplishes a wide range of pre-flight/post-flight duties required by the nature of the aircraft and its specialized mission.

- Serves as a working leader. Leads five or more civilian, military journeyman and trainee aircraft freight loaders in the performance of aircraft freight loading and ground support duties on all types of military, commercial, and contract aircraft.

- Performs duties as a load team member, loading/offloading/re-sequencing military and civilian aircraft. Pulls loads and positions equipment according to mission requirements.

- Operates gasoline, diesel, or electric vehicles. Operates a variety of heavy motor vehicles to include materialshandling equipment used to load/unload cargo and forklifts.

- Performs other related duties: Dispatcher, Cargo Processing, Training

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• May be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays. Subject to shift work, rotating shifts, uncommon tours of duty, and emergency overtime.
• Must be able to work at elevated heights, up to 219" off the ground and able to climb aircraft stairs.
• Must be able to complete the Air Mobility Warfare Center (AMWC) sponsored formal training course (two weeks) and locally sponsored "hands-on' (one week) training.
• Must be able to obtain APEX certification on multiple types of aircraft and maintain currency. Must be able to successfully complete a web-based course exam and practical evaluation annually.
• May be selected to perform APEX Instructor duties as necessary.
• This is a "Key" position. It can not be vacated during national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization to function effectively.
• Unless an alternate can be designated to perform the duties of this position during wartime, the incumbent of this "Key" position must be screened from military recall status.
• Work requires the employee to operate a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required for the position. Must be able to obtain and maintain an AF2293 Govt. Driver's License and Flightline/runway authorization.
• May be required to operate trucks or truck tractors with trailer or semi-trailers coupled with turntable or pivot hook.
• Incumbent may be subject to TDYs.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance
• This position has been locally, or command designated as Mission Essential (ME); needed to ensure the continued operation of mission essential functions of the activity.
• Mission Essential personnel may be required to report for duty at normal times when the base is closed or delayed reporting, and remain on duty during phased or early release
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the 6968 - Aircraft Freight Loading Family. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

The screen out element for this position is the ability to do the work of an AIRCRAFT FREIGHT LOADER (MVO/FLO) LEADER without more than normal supervision.

JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

Knowledge of systems and equipment associated with the cargo function, including proper configuration of aircraft kneeling modes, position of cargo loading ramps, cargo doors, restraint rail systems, cargo compartment systems such as lighting, interphone, auxiliary power unit, and emergency procedures and evacuation routes.

Knowledge of aircraft capacity and limitations, including floor load restrictions, shoring, restraint requirements, use of load charts and graphs as applied in consideration of weight and balance factors during preparation of load plans to provide the optimum center of gravity throughout flight also knowledge of cargo winches to include all types installed on assigned aircraft, inspection and preflight procedures, and serviceability requirements.

Knowledge in manifesting and shipping documentation requirements, cargo tie-down requirements, cargo inspection requirements, and cargo protection methods to include preparing cargo for loading, palletized cargo, vehicle preparation, handling and placement of hazardous cargo.

Ability to communicate orally and in writing to prepare lessons, documents, reports, and present training/instruction. Ability to operate compute systems to obtain and maintain a GATES account.

Ability to lead and train personnel, distribute work and give instructions both orally and written related to the operation loading and unloading of aircraft building pallets. Including the completion of transportation forms and documents.

Ability to operate motor vehicles: heavy motor vehicles, K-Loaders, forklifts, tugs, and bobtails of various sizes and capabilities, and to perform routine vehicle operating servicing. Knowledge of safety regulations and practices in handling general cargo and hazardous materials. Ability to operate computer systems to obtain and maintain a GATES account.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

PHYSICAL EFFORT: Works on hard surfaces and in work areas that require standing, bending kneeling, climbing, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Routine heavy lifting and carrying (45-79 pounds) when loading and unloading aircraft. Both hands are required. Work requires effort in reaching, bending, turning or moving hands, arms, feet and legs to operate vehicles and equipment. Hours of standing are more than 2 hours per day. Hours of kneeling are one to two hours per day. Hours of repeated bending are one to two hours per day. Routine climbing, use of legs and arms is required. Both legs required. Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously. Near vision correctable and 13 inches to 16 inches to Jaeger 1 to 4. Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and 20/40 in the other. Both eyes required. Depth perception. Ability to distinguish basic colors. Hearing must meet the hearing profile in applicable regulations. Work requires ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously. Mental and emotional stability required. If it can be otherwise accommodated a specific physical condition or impairment will not automatically disqualify a candidate.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is done inside and outside in areas that may be hot, damp, extreme cold, drafty, or poorly lighted. Employee is regularly exposed to the possibility of cuts, scrapes, and bruises, falls from ladders, falling material, or injury from equipment. May be exposed to dust, dirt, grease, solvents, and high noise areas while working in a mechanized work area, or radiation, toxins, explosives hazards, or chemical fumes while working in a hazardous materials. Intermittent excessive noise. Required to wear protective clothing such as steel toed safety shoes, ear plugs/headsets, helmets, and/or other protective equipment when in vicinity of aircraft with engines running. Working around moving objects or vehicles. Works closely with others.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click for more information.

120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected at the full performance level and placed at the full performance level. You must include a completed copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click to obtain a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

If you are unable to apply online, view the following link for information regarding . The Vacancy ID is 12850734

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