Department of the Air Force

AIR FREIGHT SERVICE WORKER

Hickam AFB, Hawaii Full time

AIR FREIGHT SERVICE WORKER

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): Hickam AFB, Hawaii

Salary Range: $69831 - $81414 Per Year

Job Summary: The primary purpose of this position is to perform as Aircraft Services Technician and responsible for the inspection, processing, handling scheduling, and loading of shipments that require both general and unique handling, i.e., Arms, Ammunition and Explosives (AA&E), Hazard Class Division I thru 9,Biological, Medical, Perishable, Classified, Security Cargo, Registered Mail and AMC MICAP.

Major Duties:

  • - Operates gas or diesel powered forklifts, Mechanized Material Handling System (MMHS), 463L Material Handling Equipment (MHE), general-purpose vehicles, and warehouse tug. - Receives, inspects and processes originating and terminating general and special handling cargo. - Performs a broad range of materials handling assignments/activities, such as receiving, inspecting, storing, selecting, transporting DTS material. - Performs various related support duties involving the inspection, scheduling, and loading activities.

Qualifications: QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-6900 Warehousing And Stock Handling Family. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. The screen out element for this position is ability to do the work of a WG-6901 AIR FREIGHT SERVICE WORKER more than normal without supervision. JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of HQ AMC, HQ USAF, Department of Defense, Department of Transportation and International polices, principles, practices and techniques for the transportation of special handling material. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. Knowledge of cargo aircraft configurations and limitations. Knowledge of transportation documentation, codes, practices and printouts. Knowledge of Joint Inspection applications, techniques and qualifications. Knowledge of accepted warehousing functions, material handling techniques, and inventory procedures (e.g., material receiving, issuing, storage) and preparation of inventory. Knowledge of warehouse configurations, storage requirements and stooge documentation requirements. Skill in using hammers, snips, screwdrivers, pliers and other band tools to unpack or disassemble boxes and crates. Skill in operating general purpose vehicles, Mechanized Material Handling System, and 463L Material Handling Equipment to move, stack, un-stack, load, and unload materials in and about warehouses, storage areas, loading docks, vehicles, and aircraft. Ability to interpret and apply instructions, specifications, technical manuals, operating manuals. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing use and operate computer systems. PHYSICAL EFFORT: The work requires walking and standing for prolonged periods of time; and bending, stooping, and pushing and pulling heavy material. The work requires working on hard surfaces and lifting and carrying weights up to 50 pounds. May handle heavier items with weight lifting equipment or with assistance from other workers WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed inside a warehouse or storage environment and outside in containment areas or flight line on a year-round basis. Subject to cuts, bruises, abrasions, and scrapes in moving or handling materials and equipment and to hazards involved in working in proximity to moving equipment such as fork lifts, trucks, cranes and other material handling equipment. Employee may be subject to hot, damp, cold, windy or poorly lighted areas or exposed to dust, dirt, grease, solvents, and high noise areas. May be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, protective clothing, steel-toed shoes, gloves, mask, eye protection and hearing protection devices. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

How to Apply: The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 12/16/2025 To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12845590 To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your Resume. If you submit more than one resume, only the most recent will be reviewed. The "most recent" is considered the resume with the latest timestamp. Resumes may not exceed two pages. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. Additional information on how to complete or update your resume may be located here. For qualification determination your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient, and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Current Federal Civilian Employees may list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your name, first and last, MUST be included on your resume. 2. A complete Application Questionnaire 3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name. 4. Help recruiters find you. Make your resume and profile searchable, which means recruiters may contact you about possible jobs. Additional information may be located here. PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.

Application Deadline: 2025-12-16