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1A2X1 - Aircraft Loadmaster
1. Specialty
Summary:
Accomplishes loading
and off loading aircraft functions;
performs pre-flight and post-flight
of aircraft and aircraft systems.
Performs loadmaster aircrew functions,
computes weight and balance and
other mission specific qualification
duties. Provides for safety and
comfort of passengers and troops,
and security of cargo, mail, and
baggage during flight. Conducts
cargo and personnel airdrops. Supervises
loadmaster activities and related
functions, including aircraft loading
and off loading activities, cargo
handling, and restraint.
2. Duties and Responsibilities:
2.1
Reviews aircraft weight and balance
records and cargo manifest. Determines
quantity of cargo and passengers
or troops to be loaded and proper
placement in aircraft. Computes
load and cargo distribution. Computes
weight and balance, and determines
the amount of weight to be placed
in each compartment or at each station.
Considers factors such as fuel load,
aircraft structural limits, and
emergency equipment required.
2.2
Accomplishes initial pre-flight
of aircraft according to flight
manuals; pre-flights specific aircraft
systems such as restraint rail and
airdrop equipment. Operates radios,
pre-flights aerospace ground equipment,
and applies external power to the
aircraft. Performs in-flight and
special mission specific duties
as required.
2.3
Supervises aircraft loading and
off loading. Uses equipment such
as 25K, 40K, and 60K loaders; forklifts;
and winches. Ensures cargo and passengers
are loaded according to load distribution
plan. Directs application of restraint
devices such as restraint rails,
straps, chains, and nets to prevent
shifting during flight. Checks cargo,
passengers, and troops against manifests.
2.4
Ensures availability of fleet service
equipment such as blankets and pillows.
Signs for and stows in-flight meals.
Briefs passengers and troops on
use of seat belts, facilities, and
border clearance requirements. Dispenses
meals and refreshments. Demonstrates
use of emergency equipment such
as oxygen masks and life vests,
and ensures access to escape hatches.
Monitors cargo and passengers in-flight
and assists passengers as required.
2.5
Conducts cargo and personnel airdrops
according to directives. Attaches
extraction parachutes to cargo and
platforms. Inspects cargo and platforms,
extraction systems and connects
static lines. Checks tiedowns, parachutes,
containers, suspension systems,
and extraction systems to ensure
proper cargo extraction or release.
Operates aircraft personnel airdrop
system and supervises paratroopers
exiting the aircraft.
3. Specialty Qualifications:
3.1 Knowledge.
Knowledge is mandatory of: types,
capacities, and configuration of
transport aircraft; arithmetic;
emergency equipment and in-flight
emergency procedures; personal equipment
and oxygen use; communications;
current flying directives; interpreting
diagrams, loading charts, and technical
publications; border agency clearance
dispensing and preserving food aboard
aircraft; and cargo restraint techniques.
3.2 Education.
For entry into this specialty, completion
of high school with courses in mathematics
or general science is desirable.
3.3 Training.
Completion of the Aircraft Loadmaster
course is mandatory for award of
AFSC 1A231.
3.4 Experience.
The following experience is mandatory
for award of the AFSC indicated:
3.4.1 1A251.
Qualification in and possession
of AFSC 1A231. Also, knowledge
of types, capacities, and configuration
of transport aircraft; weight
and balance factors, arithmetic;
cargo restraint techniques; emergency
equipment and in-flight emergency
procedures; using personal equipment
and oxygen, communications; current
flying directives; interpreting
diagrams, loading charts, and
applicable technical publications;
border agency clearance requirements
and forms; principles of dispensing
and preserving food aboard aircraft;
operation of cargo loading equipment;
and cargo and personnel airdrop
techniques and equipment.
3.4.2 1A271.
Qualification in and possession
of AFSC 1A251. Also, experience
in types, capacities, and configuration
of transport aircraft; airdrop
techniques; weight and balance
factors; arithmetic; emergency
equipment and in-flight emergency
procedures; personal equipment
and oxygen use; communications;
current flying directives; interpreting
diagrams, loading charts, and
applicable technical publications;
border agency clearance requirements
and forms; principles of dispensing
and preserving food aboard aircraft;
and cargo restraint techniques.
3.4.3 1A291.
Qualification in and possession
of AFSC 1A271. Also, experience
in directing functions such as
loading military cargo aircraft
and establishing procedures for
maintaining related records.
3.5 Other.
The following are mandatory as indicated:
3.5.1 For entry,
award, and retention of these
AFSCs:
3.5.1.1 Physical
qualification for aircrew duty
according to AFI 48-123, Medical
Examination and Standards, Class
III medical standards.
3.5.1.2 Qualification
for aviation service according
to AFI 11-402, Aviation And
Parachutist Service, Aeronautical
Ratings and Badges.
3.5.2 For award
and retention of AFSCs 1A231/51/71/91/00,
eligibility for a secret security
clearance according to AFI 31-501,
Personnel Security Program Management.
Source: United States Air
Force (1999)
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