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Posted: February 6, 2026 (1 day ago)

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AIR TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST

Air Mobility Command

Department of the Air Force

Fresh

Location

Salary

$109,137 - $141,880

per year

Closes

February 10, 2026

GS-12 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $74,441 - $96,770

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-11. Advanced degree + significant experience.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading and managing the Air Mobility Command's flight management program, including planning operations, conducting evaluations and inspections, and ensuring consistency across military air forces.

The role requires overseeing senior flight managers, completing specialized training, and handling air transportation logistics for global missions.

It's a good fit for experienced aviation professionals with military or civilian dispatch backgrounds who enjoy problem-solving in high-stakes operational environments.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS-12 level or equivalent, demonstrating knowledge of transportation functions and advanced airlift concepts
  • Current FAA Flight Dispatcher Certificate or ability to obtain one within prescribed time limits
  • Military and civilian dispatch experience
  • Successful completion of initial flight manager training with minimum passing scores within 120 days of hire
  • Knowledge of DoD, Air Force, and command structures, including missions and policies for global air mobility operations
  • Ability to conduct evaluations, inspections, and statistical analyses for program effectiveness
  • Strong oral and written communication skills for reports and recommendations

Full Job Description

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The primary purpose of this position is to lead, plan and execute AMC's Integrated Flight Management (IFM)program, evaluate its effectiveness through periodic evaluations and inspections, and additionally is responsible for ensuring standardization across AMC, PACAF and USAFE IFM programs.

Incumbent is required to administer periodic and no notice evaluations for 618 AOC (FACC) senior flight managers and will be required to successfully complete initial flight manager training (maintain minimum passing scores) within established timelines prior to assuming duties of the position.

These actions should be scheduled for accomplishment within 120 days of being hired. Incumbent will possess a current.

FAA approved dispatcher license or obtain one within uniformly prescribed time limits prior to assuming unsupervised duties of the position and hold a FAA Flight Dispatcher Certificate and possess both military and civilian dispatch experience.

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions Series 2101 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Experience that demonstrated a knowledge of the transportation function(s) of the position to be filled.

Specialized experience includes extensive knowledge of advanced concepts, principles, practices, methods, and techniques to provide expert judgment concerning programs/operations; resolve complex, unique problems, conditions, or issues; or significantly alter standard practices, processes and known techniques.

Knowledge of the missions, roles, functions, organizational structure, and operation of DoD, Air Force, and user commands that govern, interface with, and/or influence assigned programs.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible.

One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of a wide range of airlift operational concepts, objectives, and applicable directives necessary to make independent decisions and recommendations on contingency and exercise flight management operations.

Knowledge of Mobility Air Force IFM operations to anticipate, analyze and resolve operational and technical issues. Experience in developing and monitoring system requirements.

Broad knowledge of military command structure and missions, and DoD and agency policies and procedures to effectively execute global air mobility operations.

Knowledge of aircraft dispatch processes and Air Force, Air Mobility Command and Civil Aviation Authority flight operations and planning requirements.

Skilled in conducting in-depth operations/transportation studies, analyzing findings and recommending courses of action.

Knowledge of statistical analysis processes used to interpret data for formal presentations. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:

  • Functionally manages the Integrated Flight Management (IFM) program. Leads the Command IFM Standardization and Evaluation program. Subject Matter Expert for Flight Management and Military/Civilian Air Traffic Management Interaction.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/6/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/6/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 9S-AFPC-12872422-090256-GAO