1A2X1 - Mobility Force Aviator (Loadmaster)
1A1X2 - Mobility Force Aviator (Loadmaster)
Mobility Force Aviator (Loadmaster) Information
ASVAB Requirement:
General 57
Strength Requirement:
70 lbs
Average Indoor/Outdoor work conditions:
60% Indoor / 40% Outdoor
Average Hours Worked:
40-50
Possibility of working weekends:
Yes
Deployment Tempo/Rate (Low, Medium, High)
High
Technical Training Length:
29 Classroom Days + Aircraft Specific Training
Technical School Location:
Lackland AFB, TX
Known Duty Stations Available to New Airmen:
(we’re working on getting this information)
Community College of the Air Force Degree:
Aviation Operations
Airmen describing Mobility Force Aviator (Loadmaster)
A Mobility Force Aviator (Loadmaster) in the Air Force is responsible for the safe and efficient loading, unloading, and handling of cargo and passengers on military aircrafts. They are responsible for ensuring that cargo and passengers are properly secured and balanced, and that the aircraft is loaded within its weight and balance limits.
A typical day for an Mobility Force Aviator (Loadmaster) member may involve:
Planning and supervising the loading and unloading of cargo and passengers on military aircrafts
Ensuring that cargo and passengers are properly secured and balanced
Calculating the aircraft's weight and balance to ensure it is within limits
Communicating with the flight crew to coordinate the loading and unloading of cargo and passengers
Participating in training, drills, and exercises to maintain and improve skills in aircraft loading and unloading
Providing guidance and training to other Air Force personnel on Aircraft Loadmaster best practices and procedures
Participating in classified and unclassified meetings with other Aircraft Loadmaster team members and other agencies
Participating in military operations, including aircraft loading and unloading
It's important to note that depending on the specific role, a typical day may also include different responsibilities. Mobility Force Aviators (Loadmaster) are critical personnel for military airlift operations, ensuring that cargo and passengers are loaded and balanced correctly and safely, and that the aircraft is within weight and balance limits. They work closely with other members of the crew to coordinate the loading and unloading of cargo and passengers.
As a Mobility Force Aviator (Loadmaster) you will conducts preflights, in-flight checks on cargo, perform scanning duties during ground operations, supervise the loading and unloading of cargo and people, and correct load placement and distribution so the aircraft can fly safely.
