AIRCRAFT FREIGHT LOADER LEADER (MVO / FLO)

Aircraft Freight Loader Leader

Serves as an APEX Load Director.

Serves as a working leader.

Performs duties as a load / servicing team member, loading / off-loading / re-sequencing military and civilian aircraft.

Operates gasoline, diesel, or electric vehicles.

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

May be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may 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 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.

Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.

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).

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.

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 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.