Objective
Be apart of a cohesive team and improve the safety and knowledge of a very proactive civil career.
Experience
CERTIFICATIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Hazardous Material Handler / Preparer
Load Planner
Secret Security Clearance
Project Planner
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Air Terminal Operations Course, January 2009
Topics include responsibilities of the information and ramp control, capability forecasting, quality assurance and load planning
Air Mobility Logistics, August 2010
This course produces graduates capable of working effectively in an Air Mobility Division. Curriculum is based on the logistics processes currently employed by the CENTAF (US Air Forces, US Central Command) Air Mobility Division
Aerial Port Vehicles, April 2011
Topics include vehicle licensing and inspection, safety guidelines, spotter basics and familiarization of specific Material Handling Equipment
Hazardous Material Handler, May 2011
Topics include processing/storing special cargo, aircraft loading and handling hazardous materials/explosives
Transportation of Hazardous Material, Dec 2013
Topics include certifying shipments of hazardous materials by motor, rail, water and commercial / military air
EXPERIENCE
Air Transportation Specialist Jun 1994 to May 2014 United States Air Force
Non Commissioned Officer
• Performs and manages air transportation activities. Plans, schedules and processes eligible passengers and cargo for air movement. Loads and unloads passengers, cargo, and baggage moved on military and commercial-contract aircraft. Prepares and maintains air movement records and reports. Uses computer systems to provide in-transit visibility over passenger and cargo movement operations. Operates forklifts and aircraft loading equipment.
• Plans and organizes air transportation activities. Determines supplies and facilities required, and allocates equipment. Determines and implements necessary safety and security precautions for handling and storing dangerous materials, special cargo, mail, and baggage. Plans and selects fleet services. Preplans and computes aircraft load distribution. Supervises use of materials handling equipment and cargo loading and unloading.
• Supplements policies and directs supervisory personnel providing cargo and passenger loading and unloading services, and performing air drop activities. Establishes procedures for passenger and aircraft clearances through international border clearance agencies. Inspects airlift activities for compliance and recommends corrective action. Conducts personnel and equipment management surveys, and provides technical assistance.
• Verifies eligibility of cargo and mail offered to airlift. Reviews passenger travel authorizations for validity and accuracy. Ensures all cargo documentation, packaging, labeling and marking requirements, and all border clearance requirements have been met. Performs air transportation and fleet service functions. Requisitions, stores, and issues expendable and nonexpendable items for use on aircraft.
• Prepares, completes, and maintains air movements records, documents, and reports. Applies common user and international tariff rates, collects fares, and accounts for documents and monies.
• Determines quantity and type of cargo to be loaded according to allowable aircraft cabin load. Selects, assembles, palletizes, and transports aircraft cargo loads to and from aircraft and storage areas. Checks cargo against manifests, and annotates overage, shortage, or damage. Secures cargo with appropriate devices and equipment. Operates terminal security equipment, and conducts passenger and baggage security inspections. Exercises necessary safety and security precautions in handling and storing cargo and mail. Expedites cargo movement as necessary.
SKILLS
• Customer Focused
• Extensive Training in Leadership and Management (managed 150 personnel)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, and Macintosh Applications
• Skilled Airline Security Specialist
• Air-Craft Cargo Handler
• Trained Freight, Stock, and Material Handler
• Experienced Industrial-Truck Operator
• Analytical Problem Solver
• Natural Leader Focused on Execution Excellence
References available upon request
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