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Posted: February 6, 2026 (1 day ago)

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AIRCRAFT LOADMASTER (TITLE 32)

Air National Guard Units

Department of the Air Force

Fresh

Salary

$55,882 - $72,644

per year

Type

Closes

February 25, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves planning and managing the loading of aircraft with cargo and passengers, ensuring everything is balanced and secure during flights for the Air National Guard.

You'll handle pre-flight preparations, monitor safety in the air, and develop emergency procedures for missions.

It's a good fit for someone with military aviation experience who thrives in high-stakes, team-based environments.

Key Requirements

  • Eligible for National Guard Title 32 excepted service with military grades E-3 through E-9 and compatible assignments (1A132, 1A152, 1A172)
  • At least 12 months of specialized experience in weight and balance computations, cargo loading planning, and security
  • Experience directing cargo or personnel loading and off-loading operations
  • Knowledge of rules for hazardous cargo transport
  • Experience performing aircraft inspections to determine airworthiness
  • General experience in preparing aircraft loading plans, operating loading equipment, and ensuring cargo security in flight
  • Ability to accomplish preflight, in-flight, and post-flight duties, including mission planning and developing evacuation procedures

Full Job Description

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a AIRCRAFT LOADMASTER (TITLE 32), Position Description Number NGD2309000 and is part of the TN 164th AW Air National Guard.

This vacancy is covered by Association of Civilian Technicians (ACT), Chapter 115 (Pyramid on the River Chapter).

Military Grades: E-3 through E-9 Compatible Military Assignments: 1A132, 1A152, 1A172 GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have 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: Must have 12 months specialized experience, education or training equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.

Experience, education or training performing weight and balance computations, cargo loading planning and security, directing cargo or personnel loading and off-loading operations.

Knowledge of rules for hazardous cargo transport. Experience performing aircraft inspections to determine aircraft airworthiness. Major Duties:

As an AIRCRAFT LOADMASTER, GS-2185-08, you will accomplish all requirements involved in mission planning and coordination.

Accomplish a wide variety of preflight, in flight, and post flight duties required by the nature of the aircraft assigned and the aircraft's specialized mission.

Develop evacuation procedures for aircrew and passengers. Relay any hazards to pilot/flight engineer. Perform other duties as assigned.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/6/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/7/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: TN-12873527-AF-26-091