AIRCRAFT LOADMASTER (INSTRUCTOR) (TITLE 32)
About This Position
This is a National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Position. This is an Indefinite with Right to Convert to Permanent GS-2185-09 AIRCRAFT LOADMASTER (INSTRUCTOR) (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D2300000 is part of the MO 139th Airlift Wing. SEE NOTES UNDER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT.
Qualifications
MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Selected candidate must currently be assigned to a military unit in the Missouri Air National Guard. Title 32 employees will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor (grade inversion). Maximum Military Grade - MSgt (E-7) Minimum Military Grade - TSgt (E-6) GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess experience in functions such as preparing aircraft loading plans, loading and off-loading aircraft, operating loading equipment, and ensuring security of cargo in flight.
GS-09 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess 24 months of specialized experience which has provided you with knowledge of types, capacities and configuration of transport aircraft; weight and balance factors; cargo handling and restraint techniques; and emergency equipment and in-flight emergency procedures. The specialized experience must demonstrate your ability to prepare loading plans; determine airworthiness of the aircraft and aircraft cargo; ability to operate cargo loading equipment; experience in proper cargo and personnel airdrop procedures; and ability to train personnel in proper loading and off-loading procedures. Must possess certification as an Aircraft Loadmaster Instructor.
Major Duties
Develops and provides technical loadmaster upgrade and proficiency training/instruction to aircrew members.
Develops instructional standards, training plans, tests, lesson plans, and other training material.
Develops, establishes, validates, and maintains unit loadmaster training program.
Writes and modifies general guidelines from a broad scope of principles, concepts, technology and methodology in order to form a practical lesson plans for flight training.
Evaluates student performance, annotates and maintains student training records.
Ensures students safely execute the demonstrated methods of flight duties.
Instructs, analyzes and interprets guidance.
Counsels students, evaluates student potential, makes determinations on readiness for evaluation, and recommends/initiates military reclassification actions as appropriate.
Evaluates the effectiveness of the training program.
Accomplishes all requirements involved in mission planning and coordination.
Determines numbers of aircraft and loading crews/vehicles needed to support proposed missions.
Accomplishes coordination to verify availability of aircraft and previously scheduled commitments.
Accomplishes a wide variety of preflight, in flight and post flight duties required by the nature of the aircraft assigned and the aircraft's specialized mission.
Develops and certifies cargo load plans considering quantity, weight, configuration, floor capacity, compartment restrictions and proper location within the aircraft to achieve the optimum center of gravity.
Performs aircraft inspection to determine aircraft airworthiness.
Develops evacuation procedures for aircrew and passengers.
Briefs passengers on in flight and emergency procedures and demonstrates the use of emergency equipment.
Administers no notice, pyramid and annual evaluations.
Evaluates aircrew member's performance during all phases of flying mission execution.
Education
This job does not have a qualification requirement that allows substitution of education for specialized experience.
How You Will Be Evaluated
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position.
If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Additional Information
Selective Service Act: If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12998922 A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application.
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Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package.
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After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
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Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Packet which may include the following: Resume (must include the following information) First and Last Name Contact Information (Phone Number and Email) Position Title(s) Company/Organization Name(s) Dates of Employment (MONTH and YEAR) Duties Performed - brief descriptions that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement Please be advised that copying and pasting the specialized experience from the vacancy announcement into your resume is prohibited and will result in your resume being disqualified. It is best practice to ensure military career information is listed
in addition to civilian career information. Transcripts - Only a requirement if education is required OR you substitute education for specialized experience Unofficial copies may be submitted for application purposes, but placement will not occur until official transcripts have been provided. SF-50 - If you have previously been employed by another Federal Agency or previously worked for our agency, please submit a copy of the last Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50).
This is NOT a requirement for those that have never been employed by a Federal Agency or those currently employed by our agency. DD214s