AIRCRAFT FREIGHT LOADER LEADER (MVO / FLO)

Apex Load Director

Serves as an APEX Load Director. Responsible for a range of pre-flight / post-flight duties required by the nature of the aircraft and its specialized mission. Serves as a working leader. Leads four 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 / servicing team member, loading / off-loading / 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 typically with a gross vehicle weight of over 32,000 pounds and materials handling equipment used to load / unload cargo and service aircraft latrine / water systems.

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 occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours and / or Shift work may be required which may include overtime and / or irregular hours

Must be able to work at elevated heights, up to 237" off the ground and able to climb aircraft stairs

Must be able to complete the formal APEX training course and "hands-on' training. Must be able to obtain APEX certification on multiple types of aircraft and maintain currency. May be selected to perform APEX Instructor and / or Evaluator duties.

Must be able to successfully complete a web-based refresher course and practical APEX evaluation annually

The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required for the position

Position requires access to firearms. Persons convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence may not occupy this position in accordance with the Gun Control Act of 1968, as amended 30 Sep 96.

Employee must sign DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition.

This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.

Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.

May be required to receive vaccinations as an occupational health precaution due to potential exposure to bio-medical hazards (i.e. blood borne pathogens).

Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.

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 off-loading 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. Kneeling are one to two hours per day.

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 at 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 H1 hearing profile in applicable regulations.

Mental and emotional stability required. If it can be otherwise accommodated a specific physical condition or impairment will not automatically disqualify a candidate.

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. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WL-6900 Warehousing and Stock Handling 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 LEADER (MVO / FLO) without more than normal supervision.

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

• Knowledge of cargo aircraft systems, configurations, equipment, emergency procedures, preflight inspection procedures, location of electrical power connections, circuit breakers, hydraulic operating system, and serviceability requirements.
• Knowledge of cargo aircraft capacity and limitations, 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.
• Knowledge of cargo / vehicle preparation procedures for loading and handling / placement of hazardous cargo, as well as knowledge in manifesting and shipping documentation requirements, cargo tie-down requirements, cargo inspection requirements, and cargo protection methods.
• Skill to direct crews when loading aircraft according to weight and balance factors, cargo destination, and emergency jettison plans.
• Ability to interpret and communicate technical orders and other published guidance; follow checklists and apply safety regulations, practices and procedures.
• Ability to operate motor vehicles : heavy motor vehicles, K-Loaders, forklifts, tugs, prime movers, and tow vehicles of various sizes and capabilities, and to perform routine vehicle operating servicing.

Working Conditions

Work is done inside and outside in areas that may be hot, damp, 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 with hazardous materials. Intermittent excessive noise. May be exposed to bio-medical hazards (i.e. blood born pathogens). 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. Works around moving objects or vehicles and works closely with others.