AIR TRANSPORTATION APPRENTICEAs an Air Transportation Apprentice you will inspect cargo and mail offered for airlift to verify eligibility and proper documentation, packaging and marking according to applicable directives:- Determine quantity and type of cargo to be loaded according to allowable aircraft cabin load.- Select and palletize loads using automated or manual methods and coordinate with air transportation clearance authority on diversion of cargo.- Load and unload aircraft using materials handling and loading equipment; check cargo against manifests; and annotate overage, shortage or damage.- Complete documentation and reports required within the air transportation system to include air land and air drop.- Prepare and maintain necessary forms for passenger travel and prepare weight and balance records.- Requisition, store and issue expendable and nonexpendable items for use on aircraft.- Review travel authorizations for validity and accuracy and check in passengers and baggage.Benefits include:- Education assistance- Specialized Transportation training- 30-days of vacation with pay each year, starting with your first year- Comprehensive medical and dental care for you, your spouse and children- Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401K)- Low-cost life insurance- Tax-free housing and food allowances- Opportunity for regular promotions based on skills, abilities, time in service and time in grade- Excellent retirement program after 20 years of continuous serviceAll Air Force careers fields are based on qualifications and job availability.Do you want to learn more about this job? Please click "Apply" to request an info pack.
