1A2X1 Air Force

identifies the Air Force Speciality Code (AFSC), the career field, the speciality, and the skill levels in that speciality

Operations career field

Aircrew

Loadmaster speciality

Skill Level

Identifies specific expertise within a career field, not used by 1A2X1 A "1" is a placeholder for this position

Official directory for all military enlisted classification descriptions, codes, and identifiers Contains mandatory requirements and restrictions for AFSC entry or retraining

identifies a loadmaster with a Instructor qualification (K1A2X1)

identifies a loadmaster with a Formal Training Instructor qualification (T1A2X1)

identifies a loadmaster with an Evaluator qualification (Q1A2X1)

three-character code that identifies special experience and training not otherwise identified in the personnel data system specifically identifies what airframe a loadmaster is currently and previously qualified on

lists requirements for each skill level, any applicable training/qualification courses, list of approved assignment locations, CCAF requirements, a chart depicting the beginning to end life-cycle of the 1A2X1 career field

maintain proficiency, you will be required to accomplish refresher training and continuation training (currency)

lists the duties and responsibilities of the 1A2X1 career field while flying together, an Airmen Basic and a Chief Master Sergeant perform the same duties IAW their skl level

accomplish in-flight checks according to flight manual procedures monitor cargo and provides for passenger comfort prepare and dispense passenger meals, snacks and refreshments complete required aircraft forms documentation and border clearance requirements

physical qualification for aircrew duty according to AFMAN 48-123, Class III Medical Standards normal color vision and depth perception as defined in AFI 48-123, Medical Examinations and Standards qualifications for aviation service according to AFI 11-402, Aviation and Parachuist Service, Aeronautical Ratings and Badges maintain eligibility to deploy and mobilize worldwide some additional course requirements: completion of Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape (SERE) Training Course and Water Survival Training Course requires routine access to Secret material or similar environment for award and retention of AFSC's 1A2X1, completion of a current National Agency Check, Local Agency Checks and Credit (NACLC) according to AFI 31-501, Personnel Security Program Management

awarded your 3-skill level AFSC not qualified until you pass your initial qualification check ride, AFC, BLM focus will be to gain confidence and proficiency at your job

complete IQT Weapon System successful completion of AF Form 8 (check ride) maintain qualification

SSgt or above maintain qualification minimum of 12 months on the job training (OJT) 6 months for priors supervising (write EPRs) recommendation from supervisor

SMSgt or above Posses 7-skill Supervisor recommendation CCAF AAS degree maintain qualification electronic PME high degree managerial/supervisory ability plan, coordinate, implement and direct wider scope of responsibilities

exercise of sound judgement that results in optimal operational safety and efficiency

execute the assigned mission in a timely, efficient manner demonstrate strict professional flight and crew discipline throughout all phases of flight maintain situational awareness and exercise sound judgment throughout the mission conduct the flight with a sense of understanding and comprehension prioritize tasks properly

lack situational awareness use faulty judgment resulting in decisions that have negative mission impact lack the skills to prioritize tasks be unaware of significant events that impacted the mission

primary duty is to FLY WITH STUDENTS provide thorough preflight briefings and critiques review each students training records prior to performing each training flight or session corrects, explains and demonstrates the proper method of executing these

works directly for the squadron commander ADMINISTER FLIGHT EVALUATIONS if you have any questions about any aspect of your job, talk to a flight examiner, they are resident loadmaster subject matter expert

BUILD AND INSPECT AIRDROP CARGO extra set of eyes for inspecting loads rigged for airdrop in the aircraft must be a SrA or above and have at least one year of experience in airdrop load rigging there are only two career fields in the Air Force that can be certified as JAI's, 1A2X1 and 2T2X1

acts as a liaison between airlift users and theater airlift support forces attend joint military conferences, and plan airlift loads for exercise, contingencies, and war plans responsible for training field users in cargo preparation and aircraft load planning frequently deploy as an airfield ramp coordinator or Team Chief

Special Airlift Mission (SAAM) supporting the PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES

(SAAM) supporting the VICE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES

(SAAM) supporting WHITE HOUSE directed missions when not supporting the President or Vice President

located at Scott, AFB, Illinois *Air Mobility Commands (AMC) agency for centralized command and control of mobility missions* June 1, 1992 hub for planning and directing both airlift and tanker aircraft operations around the world provides the capability to conduct air mobility operations anywhere in the world and help sustain them in a conflict TACC has the resources and talents to task, schedule, execute and recover all TACC missions

airlift air refueling aeromedical operational support

SERVING PEOPLE IN NEED (natural disasters, civil unrest) to include other countries

Phoenix missions U.S. state depart *reliable air transportation for the President, Vice President, Cabinet, members of Congress, etc*

offers military services an opportunity to develop tactics and procedures JOINTLY and to increase proficiency in airdrop, assault landing and mobility operations

missions that receive special C2 attention

Spouse flights DV Flights (distinguished visitors) Incentive flights

*established by Air Mobility Command (AMC)* *the CRW's purpose is to manage and control air mobility resources during deployments* ensures a safe and highly efficient air base for all tanker and airlift operations: command and control (C2), communications, aerial port services, maintenance, security, weather and intelligence *mission is to employ rapidly deployable cross-functional teams to quickly open forward toward airbases in an expeditionary environment to meet combatant commanders needs*

aircrew cant complete their missions alone loadmasters routinely contact various agencies that help load and maintain, service and manage the aircraft

*central hub for planning, recieving, documenting and moving passengers, cargo and mail* sections: ramp, signature service (Special Handling), passenger service (PAX), transportation, fleet service

*vehicle operators/drivers* *provide ground transportation for passengers/cargo using various vehicles* brief the drivers and marshal them during loading/unload operations

assist loadmasters in loading and restraining cargo familiar w/ loading multiple types of aircraft and cargo the loadmaster is responsible for final positioning and tie down of cargo the loadmaster maintains overall control of the loading/unloading operation

RECIEVE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS and CERTIFIES it for airlift on military aircraft accompanies the load team to load HAZMAT aboard the aircraft loadmasters sign HAZMAT documentation, accepting responsibility for all HAZMAT on aircraft

PREPARES, CERTIFIES, AND HANDLES CLASSIFIED, IMPORTANT AND HIGH-VALUE ITEMS OF CARGO work separately from ramp, they sometimes have their own loading equipment and drivers loadmaster review all signature service cargo w/ the signature service representative

PROCESSES PASSENEGERS AND BAGGAGE FOR AIRLIFT ABOARD MILITARY AIRCRAFT receives and, if necessary, palletizes passenger baggage then transport it to the aircraft loadmasters coordinate w/ PAX for all passengers/baggage on board the aircraft

VEHICLE OPERATORS THAT TRANSPORT AIRCREW TO THE AIRLIFT, COMMAND POST, LODGING FACILITIES loadmasters coordinate this transportation

SERVICE THE AIRCRAFT BY REPLENISHING EXPENDABLE SUPPLIES, CLEANING AND SERVICING LATRINES brings meals, water, ear plugs and other non-western items removes trash from the aircraft and services the latrines/urinals loadmasters coordinate w/fleet service to ensure the aircraft is clear and ready to receive crew and passenger troops

INSPECTS, MAINTAINS, PACKS AND ADJUSTS AIRCREW FLIGHT EQUIPMENT SUCH AS FLIGHT HELMETS, OXYGEN MASKS, PARACHUTES, FLOTATION DEVICES, SURVIVAL KITS install and remove equipment from the aircraft loadmaster must inventory this equipment to ensure it matches mission documents and coordinate fixes if any discrepancies are found

PERFORMS ALL ACTIVITIES FOR REPAIR OF AIRCRAFT AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING SCHEDULED INSPECTIONS AND PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE maintain aircraft forms (AF Form 781 series) aircraft systems experts sub sections: propulsion (engines), aero repair (skin/frame), hydraulics, electronics, avionics includes Flying Crew Chiefs (FCC) who fly w/ the airplane and perform normal maintenance while en route loadmasters work closely w/ FCC and maintenance personnel to make sure discrepancies are repaired to keep the aircraft mission capable

COMMAND AND CONTROL (C2) HUB FOR CONTACTING VARIOUS AGENCIES, INCLUDING THOSE PERVIOUSLY MENTIONED some pre-flight activities may be performed at the command post (checking out publications/weapons) before arrival, loadmasters contact the command post and pass info to then so that the proper agencies are ready to recover the aircraft

expect their cargo to be loaded and transported in a timely manner

expect to be treated fairly regardless of rank or status

is an attitude USE PROPER TITLES addressing individually and collectively avoid arguments and controversial subjects: religion, politics show an interest use diplomacy and tact answer questions in a friendly, understandable and non-technical manner

0-6 or above or senior public officials

dependents traveling due to sponsor being M.I.A, P.O.W, or as designated by the DoD

traveling because of DEATH of an immediate family member

personnel performing special unique duties directly associated w/ an essential to a particular mobility aircraft, aircrew, or mission

passengers traveling on military orders

seats available for military members on leave status, and retired military members after all other space required passengers have been accommodated

crewmembers on the flight orders flying on AMC aircraft and are not performing primary duties

passengers require special assistance because of a disability

prisoners requiring armed guards are moved on military missions and seated before any other passengers are on-loaded upon arrival, passengers are off-loaded before prisoners and guards

STOWAWAY CHECK brief aircraft commander on any special cargo or passengers stow baggage/mail passengers are not allowed to access checked baggage during flight assist courier officer

*triple F* TO INVENTORY PASSENGER COMFORT/FLEET SERVICE ITEMS AND ENSURE THEY ARE ON BOARD

latrines operable seats installed w/ operable seatbelts emergency equipment

combat troops duty passengers DV blue bark coin assist Space A

Families will be seated together when possible

15 years or older English speaking only no handicapped no mothers w/infants courtiers will hand carry their materials on board

CONDUCT A HEADCOUNT IMMEDIATELY AFTER BOARDING

be seated w/ seatbelt secured prior to taxi

FREQUENTLY CHECK: CABIN TEMP., PASSENGERS W/ SMALL CHILDREN, CABIN CLEANLINESS brief passengers as required complete customs paperwork passengers are not permitted to tamper w/emergency equipment on any AMC aircraft

upload meals 45 minutes prior to departure in flight meals: quantity= verify how many meals, date stamp, box meals must have a current date no more than 24 hours old, extended delay: return meals to the flight kitchen serve meals after takeoff

VERIFY MEALS ORDERED annotate missing meals serve meals after takeoff

snacks and refreshments serve periodically during the flight for passenger consumption only

TURNING IN UNUSED SNACKS AND BEVERAGES

wake passengers brief passengers collect trash inform pilot "cabin secure"

brief passengers complete customs requirements direct offload of passengers contact fleet services write up any discrepancies found during the flight

the loadmaster is the point of contact between inspection officials and the crew/passengers

GOVERNS ALL DOD PERSONNEL TRAVELING UNDER DOD SPONSORSHIP USED TO PLAN, CLEAR AND PROCESS AIRCRAFT, CARGO AND PERSONNEL, AND ACTIVITIES THAT OPERATE TO, WITHIN AND FROM OVERSEAS AREAS

ultimately responsible for compliance w/ the FCG the duty is usually delegated to the loadmaster

setting and making radio calls disinfecting the aircraft completing customs documentation

U.S. military are sovereign instrumentalities entitled to privileges afforded to warships: exemption from duties and taxation, immunity from search and seizure and inspection must not allow any jurisdiction by foreign authorities except when directed by the American embassy

DO NOT OFFLOAD PASSENGERS, TROOPS OR CREWMEMBERS UNLESS IT IS NECESSARY FOR SAFETY OR THE PRESERVATION OF LIFE AND PROPERTY crewmembers w/out ground duties may deplane w/out restriction unless specific country's restrictions dictate otherwise

authorizes delay in customs inspection of cargo until next stop

based on laws of the US state of destination w/seals intact

obtained by fleet service

firearms, ammunition, dangerous devices trademark items switch blades, knives prescription drugs, provided they are hand carried wildlife and wildlife parts elephant ivory, elephant parts and products made thereof are prohibited unless from legally taken hunting trophies bonsai plants and tatsumi mats may only be shipped w/ proper USDA permit

THOSE THAT ARE FORBIDDEN OR BANNED any controlled substance as defined by the US Federal Law destructive devices explosives and flammables counterfeits of coins, stamps, etc loterry tickets and advertisements of any loterry obscene and immoral articles, books, pics, films, publications Federal law and the convention on international trade in endangered species of wild fauna and flora prohibit certain wildlife and wildlife parts and products ALL VARIETY OF FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES PURCHASED AT AN OVERSEAS LOCATION ARE PROHIBITED ENTRY INTO THE US AS WELL AS DAIRY PRODUCTS Meats like ham, beef, pork, lamb, bologna and hamburger are also prohibited

the head of the household may fill out one for entire family

be sure to read and comply w/ the notes on the back of the form