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Mississippi Staffing

AIR CARGO SPECIALIST

Mississippi Staffing, Meridian, Mississippi, us, 39309

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Air Cargo Specialist

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position that requires military membership. This National Guard position is for an Air Cargo Specialist, Position Description Number PDD1965000 and is part of the Mississippi National Guard. Responsibilities include performing a full variety of air transportation functions necessary to manage the day-to-day air transportation and small air terminal operations including but not limited to, airdrop and airdrop inspections, rigging responsibilities, wing deployment training, passenger and cargo manifesting, joint inspection, load planning, determining cargo/passenger eligibility, establishing and maintaining air terminal security, and directly responsible for safe and efficient loading/offloading of all DOD-owned and controlled aircraft and ensuring in-transit visibility (ITV). Requirements include conditions of employment such as military grades E1-E6, participation in direct deposit, and a valid state driver's license. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position. This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment of the Gun Control Act of 1968. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required. The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission. Wear of the military uniform is mandatory. Qualifications include National Guard membership is required. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. Military members with bonuses may lose incentive eligibility and may be subject to termination or suspension of incentive. General experience includes experience or training which demonstrates the knowledge of equipment and practices associated with the type of work to be done. Specialized experience includes 18 months experience or training in verifying cargo against manifest and inspecting for damage or unusual condition of shipment; experience which demonstrates the knowledge of appropriate cargo locations considering factors such as use, size, shape of cargo. Knowledge of storing and handling of hazardous cargo; experience in weight and balance computations, distribution and palletizing of loads; experience in using forklifts; experience in using automated or manual means to complete air movement records or reports; experience in operating sewing machines, punch presses, and stenciling machines; experience in inspecting parachutes and identifying defective equipment; experience in using navigational aids to determine timing points and marking drop zones.