This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are part of the regular career civil service and enjoy all the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.
The primary purpose of this position is: as an Air Reserve Technician (ART) and the sole enlisted aircrew member, to provide ground and flight training instruction for developing, upgrading, and evaluating the skills of loadmaster aircrew members; assist the pilot in the operation of the aircraft; perform loadmaster duties on assigned missions; accomplish required flight engineering duties; and perform related staff support duties.
Provides ground and flight training instruction for developing, upgrading, and evaluating the skills of loadmaster aircrew members. Provides oversight for loadmaster operations and perform aircrew loadmaster instructor duties at the Formal Training Unit (FTU). Assist the pilot in the operation of the aircraft; perform loadmaster duties on assigned missions. Conducts flight and ground training which develops, upgrades, and evaluates the skills of loadmaster aircrew members.
Accomplishes preflight inspection of aerospace ground equipment and applies external power to the aircraft. Accomplishes pre-flight inspection of the aircraft and cargo/airdrop systems according to flight manual procedures. Develops a plan, coordinates requirements, directs personnel, and executes activities in support of Contingency Response Team (CRT) airlift operations.
Determines cargo restrains requirements according to criteria and directs and checks the application of cargo restraint equipment. Computes and completes aircraft weight and balance documentation either manually or electronically. Visually monitors aircraft clearances (interior and exterior), identifies proximal threats to the aircraft and initiates corrective actions (aircraft scanning).
OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS CONT. 7. Required to maintain proficiency in the use of firearms. As prescribed by regulation, may be required to carry and use a concealed weapon while performing aircrew related duties. 8. The position requires good judgment, patience, tact, and desire to instruct. This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position. May be required to perform duties of sky marshal. 9.
This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. 10. Incentive for Student Loan Repayment Program may be offered. 11. Incentive for prior non-federal work experience or active-duty uniformed service for determining leave accrual rate may be authorized upon request.
IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S.
Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
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This position is with Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command, Department of the Air Force.
The posted pay range is $71957 – $103006/yr.
This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-23.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-19 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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