Aircraft Load Planner

Amentum, a large government contract company, is seeking an Aircraft Load Planner to certify aircraft load plans for the US Military and assist in developing plans for various air shipments from CONUS to OCONUS and various sites OCONUS.

Responsibilities

• Certify that weight distribution of the aircraft with cargo, baggage and passengers is in accordance with safety regulations and aircraft limits.
• Oversee planning guidance and advice for assisting in developing estimates for types of aircraft to be used for loads.
• Review aircraft weight and balance records and cargo manifest.
• Determine quantity of cargo and passengers or troops to be loaded and proper placement in aircraft.
• Compute load and cargo distribution.
• Compute weight and balance and determine the amount of weight to be placed in each compartment or at each station, considering factors such as fuel load, aircraft structural limits, and emergency equipment required.
• Operate the military Automated Air Load Planning System (AALPS) and Integrated Computerized Deployment System (ICODES) to develop Aircraft Load Plans for USAF cargo aircraft.
• Coordinate with US Army units and Air Force Loadmasters to ensure cargo is loaded properly onto aircraft.

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience operating Automated Air Load Planning System (AALPS) and/or Integrated Computerized Deployment System (ICODES) is required. ICODES experience is preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience operating Global Air Transportation Execution System (GATES) is required.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience operating Global Decision Support System II (GDSS II) is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD HAZMAT Inspector certification.
• Ability to communicate to a variety of personnel (military, civilians).
• Ability to often make decisions on how to best serve the customer when faced with competing priorities.
• Sound judgment and attention to detail is required.
• Individual must be a self-starter who can operate with periods of time without direct supervision.

Work Environment

• Living and working conditions at the assignment location could be remote and uncomfortable.
• Long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions.
• Personnel should be aware of moving on short notice and under adverse conditions.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Other Responsibilities

• Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. Each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.
• Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts.
• Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to the job.