1A2X1 - Aircraft Loadmaster - Air Force Enlisted Job

1A2X1 - Aircraft Loadmaster - Air Force Enlisted Job1A2X1 - Aircraft Loadmaster - Air Force Enlisted JobThe Air Force Job Specialty - Load Master - accomplishes loading and off loading aircraft functions and performs pre-flight and post-flight preparations of aircraft and aircraft systems. This job specialty computes weight and balance and other mission specific qualification duties. The Air Force Load Master provides for safety and comfort of passengers and troops, and security of cargo, mail, and baggage during flight and conducts cargo and personnel airdrops.Duties and Responsibilities of the Air Force Load Master The Job Specialty 1A2X1 reviews aircraft weight and balance records and cargo manifest. They also determine quantity of cargo and passengers or troops to be loaded and proper placement in aircraft and computes load, cargo distribution, weight and balance, and determines the amount of weight to be placed in each compartment or at each station. The Load Master considers fa ctors such as fuel load, aircraft structural limits, and emergency equipment required. Here is a list of more of the duties and responsibilities Accomplishes initial pre-flight of aircraft according to flight manualsPre-flights specific aircraft systems such as restraint rail and airdrop equipment.Operates radios, pre-flights aerospace ground equipment, and applies external power to the aircraft.Performs in-flight and special mission specific duties as required.Supervises aircraft loading and off loading.Uses equipment such as 25K, 40K, and 60K loaders forklifts and winches.Ensures cargo and passengers are loaded according to load distribution plan. Directs application of restraint devices such as restraint rails, straps, chains, and nets to prevent shifting during flight.Checks cargo, passengers, and troops against manifests. Comfort, Meals, and Emergencies The Load Master also is involved in general care of the crew and passengers from nutrition to general comfort and emergenc y procedures on long flights / missions. Many of the duties are the following Ensures availability of fleet service equipment such as blankets and pillows.Signs for and stows in-flight meals.Briefs passengers and troops on use of seat belts, facilities, and border clearance requirements. Dispenses meals and refreshments.Demonstrates use of emergency equipment such as oxygen masks and life vests, and ensures access to escape hatches.Monitors cargo and passengers in-flight and assists passengers as required.Conducts cargo and personnel airdrops according to directives.Attaches extraction parachutes to cargo and platforms. Inspects cargo and platforms, extraction systems and connects static lines.Checks tie downs, parachutes, containers, suspension systems, and extraction systems to ensure proper cargo extraction or release.Operates aircraft personnel airdrop system and supervises paratroopers exiting the aircraft. See related article. Specialty Qualifications of the Load Master Knowle dge. General and Specific Knowledge is mandatory of the types, capacities, and configuration of transport aircraft, arithmetic, emergency equipment and in-flight emergency procedures, personal equipment and oxygen use, communications, and current flying directives. Also the Load Master is responsible for interpreting diagrams, loading charts, and technical publications, border agency clearance dispensing and preserving food aboard aircraft, and cargo restraint techniques. Education. For entry into this specialty, completion of high school with courses in mathematics or general science is desirable. Training. Completion of the Aircraft Loadmaster course is mandatory for award of AFSC 1A231. Experience. The following experience is mandatory for award of the AFSC indicated (Note See Explanation of Air Force Specialty Codes). 1A251. Qualification in and possession of AFSC 1A231. Also, knowledge of types, capacities, and configuration of transport aircraft weight and balance factors, ari thmetic cargo restraint techniques emergency equipment and in-flight emergency procedures using personal equipment and oxygen, communications current flying directives interpreting diagrams, loading charts, and applicable technical publications border agency clearance requirements and forms principles of dispensing and preserving food aboard aircraft einzelschritt of cargo loading equipment and cargo and personnel airdrop techniques and equipment. 1A271. Qualification in and possession of AFSC 1A251. Also, experience in types, capacities, and configuration of transport aircraft airdrop techniques weight and balance factors arithmetic emergency equipment and in-flight emergency procedures personal equipment and oxygen use communications current flying directives interpreting diagrams, loading charts, and applicable technical publications border agency clearance requirements and forms principles of dispensing and preserving food aboard aircraft and cargo restraint techniques. 1A291. Q ualification in and possession of AFSC 1A271. Also, experience in directing functions such as loading military cargo aircraft and establishing procedures for maintaining related records. Strength Req K Physical Profile 111121 K (Vision uncorrected 20/400-20/400 correctable to 20/20-20/20) Citizenship Yes Required Aptitude Score G-55 (Changes to G-57 after 1 Jul 04). Technical Training Enlisted Aircrew Undergraduate Course, Lackland AFB, TX, 2 weeks, 3 daysCombat Survival Training Course, Fairchild AFB, WA, 17 daysWater Survival-Parachuting Course, Pensacola NAS, FL, 4 dayBasic Loadmaster Course (see note 1), Altus AFB, OK, 5 weeksBasic Loadmaster Course (see note 1), Little Rock AFB, AR, 5 weeks Note 1 Will attend one course, not both. Note This career field requires initial training at the Enlisted Aircrew Undergraduate Course. Detailed Career and Training Information for This Job Additional Training Career Field Information. Assignment Possibilities Charleston AFB, SC - C17Davi s Mothan AFB, AZ - HC130PDover AFB, DE - C5Dyess AFB, TX - C130Eglin AFB, FL - MC130PEmendorf AFB, AK - AC130Hurlburt AFB, FL - AC130Kadena AB, OK - MC130PLittle Rock AFB, AR - C130McCord AFB, WA - C17Mildenhall RAF, England - MC130PMoody AFB, GE - HC130PPope AFB, NC - C130Ramstein AB, GE - C130Travis AFB, CA - C5Yokota AB, Japan - C-130