SUPERVISORY AIRCRAFT LOADMASTER (INSTRUCTOR)
1. Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the loadmaster section, ensuring that operational and training duties pertaining to loadmasters comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet organizational mission. Researches, interprets, analyzes and applies proper guidelines, policies, regulations, etc. pertaining to aircrew function. Establishes policies and procedures for accomplishment of loadmaster function. Plans and schedules work in a manner that promotes a smooth flow and even distribution. Coordinates plans and schedules with other aircrew members and organization managers as appropriate. Identifies need for changes in priorities and takes action to implement such changes. Plans, schedules and assigns work to be accomplished by subordinates. Balances workload, providing advice, guidance, and direction on a wide range of aircrew and administrative issues. Reviews organization mission, functions, and manning. Identifies requirements and initiates requests for additional resources including personnel, overtime, equipment, supplies, and space to ensure success in meeting goals and objectives. 2. Develops and provides training for loadmaster instructors and flight examiners as well as loadmaster aircrew upgrade and proficiency training/instruction as needed. Schedules and conducts training for instructors and flight examiners on instructional methodology, student assessment, and training techniques. Reviews and analyzes loadmaster training objectives as well as guidance regarding aircrew duties, proficiency requirements and flight safety. Validates that unit training program meets these requirements and ensures that the full range of instructional techniques (i.e., theory, formal classroom instruction, and actual on the job practice) is used. 3. As required, flies as an aircrew member in unit aircraft and performs duties as flight instructor. May also perform duties as flight examiner. As a flight examiner, the incumbent administers no notice and annual evaluations to ascertain the performance of loadmasters during all phases of mission execution. Use of night vision devices, flying in mountainous terrain, during combat assault landings on unprepared runways, and accomplishing aerial delivery of cargo/personnel (airplane typical) are required. Ensures aircrew members meet or exceed qualification standards for assigned position. As a loadmaster instructor, makes determinations on issues involving passenger safety, and safety of flight matters involving weight and balance data, shipment and compatibility of various types of cargo and cargo/personnel combinations, hazardous materials in excessive quantities, special handling security cargo such as courier materials, and registered mail. Develops and certifies cargo load plans as well as evacuation procedures for aircrew and passengers. Maintains oversight of loading and unloading of aircraft, ensuring that all required documentation is completed. 4. Aircrew Standardization/Evaluation Program:
Manages the Loadmaster Standardization evaluation program, which is specifically designed to maintain guidance per AFI and other applicable instructions on evaluation testing, maintaining Flight Evaluation Folders, set up no notice evaluations, attend Standardization Evaluation Review Boards (that determine evaluation, testing, new LM upgrades and trending analysis) and perform LM annual evaluations to include ground evaluation. The Standardization and Evaluation program is for the Wing Commander to visually assess through periodic reviews the squadron's procedures and practices to assure adequacy and compliance to local and higher-level directives. 5. Manages a list of trained Loadmasters to meet the need for the Joint Airdrop Inspector (JAI) Program. The supervisor will ensure that only the most qualified individual is selected to be JAI certified for the program from the list of mission qualified loadmasters. Chooses who will be the unit representative and subject matter expert on all inter-service aerial delivery review panels and malfunction on analysis board meetings. Attends Standardization and Evaluation boards to select candidates that will be trained to be JAI certified. 6. Manages Flight Crew Information File (FCIF). Ensure pertinent and time sensitive information is disseminated in a timely manner. Instates controls to ensure loadmasters constantly monitor and review information delivered through the FCIF program. Manages all paper and electronic media used to construct FCIF library (to include GTIMS, PEX, signature cards, etc.) and constantly evaluates effectiveness of the chosen format. Coordinates with Wing, MAJCOM, and Civilian agencies to obtain most current and accurate information to include in FCIF publications. 7. Manages trained Loadmasters to meet the needs for the following operations. Military Grades:
E-7/MSgt promotable to E8/SMSgt and E-8/SMSgt GENERAL
Experience:
Experience in functions such as preparing aircraft loading plans, loading and offloading aircraft, operating loading equipment, and ensuring security of cargo in flight. SPECIALIZED
Experience:
Specialized experience requirements are to be determined locally, depending on the necessary requirements for your current air frame and the required certificates as specified by the appropriate Air and Army Regulation. Specific MOS/AFSC's may be included when essential for successful performance of the position.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Manages the Loadmaster Standardization evaluation program, which is specifically designed to maintain guidance per AFI and other applicable instructions on evaluation testing, maintaining Flight Evaluation Folders, set up no notice evaluations, attend Standardization Evaluation Review Boards (that determine evaluation, testing, new LM upgrades and trending analysis) and perform LM annual evaluations to include ground evaluation. The Standardization and Evaluation program is for the Wing Commander to visually assess through periodic reviews the squadron's procedures and practices to assure adequacy and compliance to local and higher-level directives. 5. Manages a list of trained Loadmasters to meet the need for the Joint Airdrop Inspector (JAI) Program. The supervisor will ensure that only the most qualified individual is selected to be JAI certified for the program from the list of mission qualified loadmasters. Chooses who will be the unit representative and subject matter expert on all inter-service aerial delivery review panels and malfunction on analysis board meetings. Attends Standardization and Evaluation boards to select candidates that will be trained to be JAI certified. 6. Manages Flight Crew Information File (FCIF). Ensure pertinent and time sensitive information is disseminated in a timely manner. Instates controls to ensure loadmasters constantly monitor and review information delivered through the FCIF program. Manages all paper and electronic media used to construct FCIF library (to include GTIMS, PEX, signature cards, etc.) and constantly evaluates effectiveness of the chosen format. Coordinates with Wing, MAJCOM, and Civilian agencies to obtain most current and accurate information to include in FCIF publications. 7. Manages trained Loadmasters to meet the needs for the following operations. Military Grades:
E-7/MSgt promotable to E8/SMSgt and E-8/SMSgt GENERAL
Experience:
Experience in functions such as preparing aircraft loading plans, loading and offloading aircraft, operating loading equipment, and ensuring security of cargo in flight. SPECIALIZED
Experience:
Specialized experience requirements are to be determined locally, depending on the necessary requirements for your current air frame and the required certificates as specified by the appropriate Air and Army Regulation. Specific MOS/AFSC's may be included when essential for successful performance of the position.
- Department:
2185 Aircrew Technician - Salary Range:
$69,579 to $90,451 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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