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Supervisory Aircraft Loadmaster; Instructor Security Clearance

Job in Arvada, Jefferson County, Colorado, 80001, USA
Listing for: Department of the Air Force
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-20
Job specializations:
  • Transportation
    Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Airport Staff & Aviation Operations
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: SUPERVISORY AIRCRAFT LOADMASTER (INSTRUCTOR) with Security Clearance
Duties The primary purpose of this position is: as an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position, to serve as a first level supervisor over subordinate loadmasters and as an aircrew member. Plans, directs, and manages operational and training matters pertaining to assigned loadmasters. Duty 1 - Supervises and directs loadmaster functions and also perform instructor duties. Operates aircraft airdrop systems and monitors cargo and paratroopers exiting the aircraft.

Inspects cargo and platforms, extraction systems and connects static lines. Duty 2 - Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the loadmaster section, ensuring operational and training duties pertaining to loadmasters comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet organizational mission. Visually monitors aircraft clearances (interior and exterior), identifies proximal threats to the aircraft and initiates corrective actions (aircraft scanning).

Duty 3 - Develops and provides training for loadmaster instructors and flight examiners as well as loadmaster aircrew upgrade and proficiency training/instructions as needed. Directs the placement of material handling equipment to accomplish cargo on/off loading operations. Conducts in-flight, classroom and on-the-job training of Reserve and ART loadmasters. Controls cargo/passenger loading and off-loading operations. Computes and completes aircraft weight and balance documentation either manually or electronically.

Duty 4 - Receives cargo/passenger load briefing and reviews load plan and cargo documentation. Determines cargo restraint requirements according to criteria and directs and checks the application of cargo restraint equipment. Checks tie-downs, parachutes, containers, suspension systems, and extraction systems to ensure proper cargo extraction or release. Duty 5 - 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. Accomplishes passenger briefings to include the use of emergency equipment, evacuation procedures, and border clearance requirements. Accomplishes in-flight checks according to flight manual procedures. Airdrop qualified Loadmasters only:
Conducts cargo and personnel airdrops according to directives. Attaches extraction parachutes to cargo and platforms. Requirements Conditions of employment
* U.S. Citizenship is required
* Must be a current member of the AF Reserve or willing/qualified to join
* Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.
* If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at:  
* Males must be registered for Selective Service, see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).
* Total salary varies depending on location of position
* This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
* Position may be subject to random drug testing
* Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
* Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
* Employee must maintain current certifications
* Disclosure of Political Appointments
* Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
* Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
* Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
* Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
* Direct Deposit:
All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
* AFSC: 1A100 / CMSGT Qualifications

Qualifications:

SPECIALIZED

EXPERIENCE:

Applicants will be rated in accordance with the FPM 930-71 Recruitment of Air Reserve Technicians through Competitive Examination (ART Agreement)-SUPPLEMENTAL QUALIFICATION POLICY, DATED 6-OCT-2017. No specific length of experience is required. The qualifications of Supervisory Aircraft Loadmasters (Instructors) in the Air Force are directly related to the completion of prerequisite training rather than years of experience. Applicants for all positions must have logged the minimum number of hours indicated below in the performance of SUPERVISORY AIRCRAFT LOADMASTER (INSTRUCTOR).

Applicants must have been qualified as SUPERVISORY AIRCRAFT LOADMASTER (INSTRUCTOR) within 8 YEARS of the date of application. Applicants for instructor or examiner positions must be within the past 8 YEARS instructor or examiner in a mobility type aircraft. Flying Hour Requirements Must have been awarded or qualify for a CEA AFSC and hold a valid aviation service aeronautical order.

Must be currently qualified as Instructor in MDS and have a minimum of 750 Total Military Flight Time in a mobility type aircraft.

NOTE:

You must submit an ATAFR 209 or any official flying hour report and any official document that shows date received aviation service aeronautical order. Please upload…
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