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Posted: January 21, 2026 (2 days ago)

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AIRCRAFT LOADMASTER (INSTRUCTOR)

Air National Guard Units

Department of the Air Force

Fresh

Salary

$68,659 - $89,254

per year

Closes

February 18, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves training others on how to safely load and secure cargo on military aircraft, while also assisting pilots and inspecting planes before flights to ensure everything is ready for operations.

It's a role in the Pennsylvania Air National Guard for someone with hands-on experience in aircraft loading who wants to teach and support air missions.

A good fit would be a dedicated enlisted service member with at least a couple of years in cargo handling and a passion for aviation safety and instruction.

Key Requirements

  • At least 30 months of specialized experience in planning, directing, loading, and securing cargo on aircraft
  • Experience conducting classroom and flight training for aircraft loadmasters
  • Enlisted military grade E1 through E8 in the National Guard or eligible to join Pennsylvania Air National Guard
  • Valid Secret Security Clearance
  • Knowledge of aircraft preflight inspections, including interior/exterior checks and maintenance documentation review
  • Ability to provide direct assistance to aircraft pilots during operations
  • Preference for current National Guard employees within specified areas of consideration

Full Job Description

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a AIRCRAFT LOADMASTER (INSTRUCTOR), Position Description Number D1632000 and is part of the PA 193rd Special Operations Wing, National Guard.

1 or more Position(s) may be hired against this Announcement. APPOINTMENT STATUS: EXCEPTED This is a Dual Status Excepted Service Technician position in the Pennsylvania Air National Guard.

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Bargaining Position AOC 1: NG Employees at the 193rd SOW AOC 2: NG employees in the 193 Special Operations Wing (This includes 193rd RSG, 193rd AOG, 211th EIS, 271st CCS, 201st RHS, 112th ACS, 203rd Weather Flight, 193rd SOW Det 1, 148th ASOS, PA ANG HQ DET 1) AOC 3: NG Employees of the Pennsylvania National Guard AOC 4: All service members of the Pennsylvania National Guard (This includes Traditional Airmen, Temporary Technicians and AGR Personnel) AOC 5: Individuals who are currently serving in another branch of service who are willing to become members of the PANG Military Grades: ENLISTED E1 - E8 Supervisor for this position is Lt Col Palombo Manpower #00795243 *NOTE: Accessioning into this position is contingent upon verification of Secret Security Clearance 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: Application must indicate at least 30 months of experience in planning and directing the loading distribution, arid securing of cargo in aircraft, conducting classroom and flight training in aircraft loading.

QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: Length of time is not of itself qualifying.

Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed.

The applicant's record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position to be filled.

SPECIAL NOTE: Per the Merit Promotion and Placement Plan (MPP) if there are more than 15 qualified applicants for each position, by category, a KSA board will be convened in accordance with Chapter 4 of the MPP.

PCS STATEMENT: PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION COSTS WILL NOT BE PAID FOR THIS POSITION The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is a diverse team of professionals who strengthen our commonwealth by serving our veterans and partners while preparing military personnel to safeguard our way of life.

We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.

Applicants that are currently in an AGR status who wish to request to move their AGR resource to this position upon selection, must submit a "Request for AGR Resource Realignment" memo with their application.

A template for the memo can be found at: https://armyeitaas.sharepoint-mil.us/:w:/r/sites/NGPA-HRO/_layouts/15/Doc.aspx?sourcedoc=%7B2CACE53F-3CEC-4838-973F-461645D1B3A1%7D&file=Template%20-%20Request%20for%20AGR%20Resource%20Realignment.docx&action=default&mobileredirect=true Major Duties:

As an AIRCRAFT LOADMASTER (INSTRUCTOR) GS-2185-10, you will conduct loadmaster training to ensure worldwide capability. Provide direct assistance to the aircraft Pilot.

Perform preflight inspection of the interior and exterior of the aircraft, to include engines, fuselage, and control surfaces for mechanical and structural soundness.

Review aircraft maintenance documentation and ensures aircraft maintenance status complies with the command operating restrictions and the applicable flight manual.

During all aircraft operations, monitor engine and aircraft system performance, analyzes instrument readings, and identifies abnormal indications or system malfunctions.

Accomplish loadmaster functions: Prior to flight, accomplish preflight checks, inspection, acceptance, and operation of all aircraft loading equipment, and systems.

Develop and certify cargo load plans considering quantity, weight, configuration, floor capacity, compartment restrictions and proper location within the aircraft to achieve the optimum center of gravity.

Ascertain fuel, passenger and cargo weights.

Brief passengers on flight itinerary, use of emergency equipment, emergency exits, and procedures for egress, oxygen use, life preservers, electronic devices and movement about the aircraft before, during and after flight.

Perform staff work based on specialized knowledge of the unit's mission, assigned aircraft and the related programs to ensure safe and successful accomplishment of required training, assigned mission support and airlift support requirements.

Perform other Duties and assigned.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/21/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/22/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: PA-12847249-AF-26-003