Summary
The Lead-MAJCOM for aircraft and mission set will determine the Mobility Force Aviator (MFA) performance tasks as outlined in Master Training Tasks/Task Training Lists associated with Mission Design Series crew positions.
Performs preflight and post-flight of aircraft and aircraft systems. Receives cargo/passenger load briefings, checks placement of cargo/passengers against aircraft limitations/restrictions, determines adequacy of cargo documentation.
Supervises cargo/passenger loading and offloading activities. Services aircraft (e.g. fuel, water, and hydraulics) and creates load plans for cargo and passengers.
Determines and directs cargo placement and restraint equipment requirements. Computes aircraft take-off and landing data/weight and balance.
Demonstrates use of aircrew flight equipment. Accomplishes passenger comfort activities during flight. Performs aircrew functions and other mission specific qualification duties to include the airdrop of personnel and equipment/cargo.
Performs in-flight refueling aircrew functions and activities. Monitors and operates complex aircraft instrumentation systems during flight, to include engine and aircraft systems controls, panels, and indicators.
Some missions require non-standard configurations and penetration into hostile/denied territories undetected utilizing night vision devices and terrain, following procedures often in close proximity to other aircraft and operations on unprepared surfaces.
The hazardous mission and training environment demands high degrees of attention, focus, professionalism, knowledge, skill, discipline, coordination, and stress management to successfully and safely carry out.
Technical School
Days: 23
Locations: JBSA Lackland, Texas
Other Names
In-Flight Refueling, 1A0X1, Boom Operator, Flight Engineer, 1A1X1, Loadmaster, 1A2X1
Bonus
4-Year Bonus: None
6-Year Bonus: $5,000
Badge
Enlisted Aircrew Badge
Duty Identifier
CEA Duty Identifier
Clearance
Top Secret
Open Aptitude Category
Mechanical
AFSC Entry Requirements
Demographics
Unknown
Community College of the Air Force Degree
Aviation Operations
CCAF Degree Plan
AFSC YouTube Videos
AFSC Reddit Posts
Duties and Responsibilities
Performs aircraft inspections. Performs aircrew visual inspection; non-scheduled aircraft maintenance; and preflight, through- flight, and post flight inspections of aircraft away from home station. Accomplishes preflight and post- flight records and reports.
Maintains aircraft forms and records during flight and while aircraft is away from home station.
Manages cargo and passenger load briefings. Accomplishes load planning of cargo and passenger loads if required. Supervises cargo and passenger loading for off-loading operations.
Directs the placement of material handling equipment to accomplish cargo on/off loading operations. Ensures cargo and passengers are placed according to load plans. Determines cargo restraint requirements according to criteria and directs and checks the application of cargo restraint equipment.
Checks cargo/passenger loads against manifests. Determines and verifies passenger, cargo, fuel, and emergency and special equipment distribution and weight. Computes and applies aircraft weight and balance.
Computes takeoff, climb, cruise, and landing data. Determines engine fuel consumption using airspeed, atmospheric data, charts, computer, or electronic calculator. Records actual aircraft performance data in flight engineer's log.
Operates and monitors engine and aircraft systems controls and indicators according to flight manual procedures. Assists pilot or performs engine starts, and monitors run-up, flight operations, and engine shutdown.
Operates engine controls to provide desired efficiency and economy. Monitors engine instruments throughout period of operation.
Controls, monitors, and regulates aircraft systems such as electric, communication, navigation, hydraulic, pneudraulic, fuel, air conditioning, and pressurization; ventilation; auxiliary power unit; and lubrication systems.
Observes warning indicators and light for fire, overheat, depressurization, and system failure. Reports abnormal conditions to pilot and recommends corrective action.
Monitors provides passenger comfort. Prepares and dispenses passenger meals, snacks, and refreshments. Completes required aircraft forms documentation and border clearance requirements.
Visually monitors aircraft clearances (interior and exterior), identifies proximal threats to the aircraft and initiates corrective actions (aircraft scanning).
Performs in-flight refueling aircrew duties. Checks forms for equipment status. Performs visual and operational check of air refueling and associated systems and equipment. Performs in-flight operational check of air refueling systems.
Directs receiver aircraft into air refueling position. Operates in-flight air refueling controls and switches to safely affect contact between tanker and receiver aircraft.
Monitors control panel for proper operation of equipment during air refueling and advises receiver pilot of actions required to safely maintain position within the air-refueling envelope. Keeps tanker pilot informed as to progress of air refueling operations.
Performs emergency operations and procedures as required for emergency off-load and on-load of fuel.
Ensures availability of fleet service equipment and receives and stows in-flight meals. Accomplishes passenger briefings to include the use of emergency equipment, evacuation procedures, and border clearance requirements.
Demonstrates the use of passenger emergency oxygen systems and life vests. Supervises passengers in-flight. Performs jumpmaster duties.
Conducts cargo and personnel airdrops according to directives. Attaches extraction parachutes to cargo and platforms. Inspects cargo and platforms, extraction systems and connects static lines.
Checks tiedowns, parachutes, containers, suspension systems, and extraction systems to ensure proper cargo extraction or release. Operates aircraft airdrop systems and supervises cargo and paratroopers exiting the aircraft.
Specialty Qualifications
- Electrical, arithmetic, mechanical, navigation, communication, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems applying to aircraft and related systems
- Flight theory
- Minor in-flight maintenance
- Aircraft emergency procedures
- In-flight refueling system
- Using and interpreting diagrams, schematics, aircraft performance charts, loading charts, technical publications and flight manuals
- Aircraft refueling systems
- Flying directives
- Weight and balance factors
- Cargo tie- down techniques
- Using survival equipment and oxygen
- Border agency clearance
- Dispensing and preserving food aboard aircraft
- Understanding types, capacities, and configuration of transport aircraft
For entry into this specialty, completion of high school with course in mechanics, mathematics, physics, computer principles, speech, and English is desirable.
For award of AFSC 1A132, satisfactory completion of assigned aircraft/crew-position Initial Qualification Course and accompanying Certificate of Aircrew Qualification AF Form 8 in Mission Design Series.
The following experience is mandatory for award of the AFSC indicated:
- 1A152. Qualification in and possession of AFSC 1A132.
- Experience is mandatory in functions such as aircraft and performance weight and balance computations, aircraft records maintenance, aircraft systems maintenance and inspections, inspecting, operating, and troubleshooting in-flight refueling systems
- Preparing or verifying load plans
- Loading and unloading aircraft
- Instructing passengers in the use of emergency equipment and procedures, in-flight emergency procedures
- Using personal equipment and oxygen, communications
- Current flying directives
- Interpreting diagrams, loading charts, and applicable technical publications
- Border agency clearance requirements and forms
- Principles of dispensing and preserving food aboard aircraft
- Cargo and personnel airdrop techniques and equipment
- Certify and maintain Mission Ready (MR) and/or Combat Mission Ready (CMR) status
- Experience and understanding in aviation organizational functions and shops to include Training, Tactics, Scheduling, and Evaluations.
Experience is mandatory in performing or supervising functions such as:
- Flight engineer activities., inspecting, operating, and troubleshooting in-flight refueling systems
- Preparing or verifying load plans
- Loading and unloading cargo on aircraft
- Instructing passengers in the use of emergency equipment and procedures, airdrop techniques
- Weight and balance factors
- Arithmetic, emergency equipment and in-flight emergency procedures
- Personal equipment and oxygen use
- Communications
- Current flying directives
- Interpreting diagrams, and applicable technical publications
- Border agency clearance requirements and forms
- Principles of dispensing and preserving food aboard aircraft
- Cargo restraint techniques
Civilian Career Options
High Salary: $53,490
Low Salary: $53,490
- Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors: $53,490
***This information was retrieved from Veterans Job Matcher at CareerOneStop (www.careeronestop.org), sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration.
Shreadouts
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