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Goldbelt, Inc.

Operations Training Assistant

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$18.50 - $23.25/hr

... US Air Force. Responsibilities Essential Job Functions (Primary): * Shall keep track when crew ... Review Altus checklist for Instructor Loadmaster, Instructor Aircraft Commander, Pilot Check Out ...

Ambler Metals LLC

Equipment Operator

Ambler, AK · On-site

$21.50 - $29.50/hr

... of the loadmaster or pilotPromptly report all safety and mechanical defects to mechanical ... air brakes as well as skidsteers (or equivalent)Level 2At least three years professionally ...

Goldbelt, Inc.

Operations Training Assistant

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$18.50 - $23.25/hr

... US Air Force. Responsibilities Essential Job Functions (Primary): * Shall keep track when crew ... Review Altus checklist for Instructor Loadmaster, Instructor Aircraft Commander, Pilot Check Out ...

R.R. Donnelley

Material Handler 2

Durham, NC · On-site

$15.25 - $18.25/hr

* This role will eventually relocate to Gilroy in 2027. Primary Function of Position Perform Cyclic Counts for the raw materials Inventory established in the Cycle Counting DOP aiming to maintain a ...

Goldbelt, Inc.

Operations Training Assistant

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$18.50 - $23.25/hr

... US Air Force. Responsibilities Essential Job Functions (Primary): * Shall keep track when crew ... Review Altus checklist for Instructor Loadmaster, Instructor Aircraft Commander, Pilot Check Out ...

R.R. Donnelley

Material Handler (3rd Shift)

Osage, IA · On-site

$16.06 - $21.43/hr

Air Force MOS: 1A2X1: Aircraft Loadmaster Helper * Navy MOS: BM: Boatswain * Marine MOS: 3052: Packaging Specialist * Army MOS: 57H: Army Cargo Handler * Coast Guard MOS: SK: Storekeeper * Department:

Goldbelt, Inc.

Operations Training Assistant

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$18.50 - $23.25/hr

... US Air Force. Responsibilities Essential Job Functions (Primary): * Shall keep track when crew ... Review Altus checklist for Instructor Loadmaster, Instructor Aircraft Commander, Pilot Check Out ...

Ambler Metals LLC

Equipment Operator

Ambler, AK · On-site

$21.50 - $29.50/hr

Load/unload aircraft under the direction of the loadmaster or pilot * Promptly report all safety ... Ability to operate air brakes * Ability to perform fine grading and finishing, sloping and banking ...

Akima, LLC

IL · On-site

... the applicable Air Force Instructions (AFI), Installation supplements, and locally developed ... Loadmaster. * USA MOS - 15XX. * USMC MOS - 60XX, 61XX, 62XX, 73XX, 75XX. * NEC D0XX, G5XX; 8235 ...

R.R. Donnelley

Material Handler - Press

Lancaster, OH · On-site

$16 - $20/hr

Material Handler - Press Full-time Air Force MOS: 1A2X1: Aircraft Loadmaster Helper Navy MOS: BM: Boatswain Marine MOS: 3052: Packaging Specialist Army MOS: 57H: Army Cargo Handler Department:

Ambler Metals

$21.75 - $29.50/hr

Load/unload aircraft under the direction of the loadmaster or pilot * Promptly report all safety ... Ability to operate air brakes * Ability to perform fine grading and finishing, sloping and banking ...

R.R. Donnelley

Material Handler 1

Irvine, CA · On-site

$16.90 - $18.96/hr

Material Handler 1 Full-time Air Force MOS: 1A2X1: Aircraft Loadmaster Helper Navy MOS: BM: Boatswain Marine MOS: 3052: Packaging Specialist Army MOS: 57H: Army Cargo Handler Department: Production ...

R.R. Donnelley

Material Handler 2

Elk Grove Village, IL · On-site

$18.72/hr

Air Force MOS: 1A2X1: Aircraft Loadmaster Helper, Navy MOS: BM: Boatswain, Marine MOS: 3052: Packaging Specialist, Army MOS: 57H: Army Cargo Handler, Coast Guard MOS: SK: Storekeeper. Department:

R.R. Donnelley

Material Handler 1

Miami Lakes, FL · On-site

Air Force MOS: 1A2X1: Aircraft Loadmaster Helper, Navy MOS: BM: Boatswain, Marine MOS: 3052: Packaging Specialist, Army MOS: 57H: Army Cargo Handler, Coast Guard MOS: SK: Storekeeper. Shift: 10 Hr ...

R.R. Donnelley

Material Handler 1 (Feeder)

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$16.90 - $22.60/hr

Material Handler 1 (Feeder) Full-time Air Force MOS: 1A2X1: Aircraft Loadmaster Helper Navy MOS: BM: Boatswain Marine MOS: 3052: Packaging Specialist Army MOS: 57H: Army Cargo Handler Department:

R.R. Donnelley

Material Handler 1- Feeder

Dallas, TX · On-site

$16.75 - $20/hr

Air Force MOS: 1A2X1: Aircraft Loadmaster Helper, Navy MOS: BM: Boatswain, Marine MOS: 3052: Packaging Specialist, Army MOS: 57H: Army Cargo Handler, Coast Guard MOS: SK: Storekeeper. Department:

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As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for air force loadmaster in the United States is $66,312.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37,000.00 and $82,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Air Force Loadmasters often work in fast-paced and dynamic environments where they must adapt quickly to last-minute changes in cargo, personnel, or flight conditions. They are responsible for ensuring precise weight and balance calculations, which can be challenging when dealing with oversized or unusual loads. Loadmasters also collaborate closely with pilots, ground crews, and other aircrew members, requiring strong communication and coordination skills. Despite these challenges, the role offers unique opportunities to travel, develop leadership abilities, and gain valuable experience in air logistics.

What does an Air Force Loadmaster do?

An Air Force Loadmaster is responsible for loading, securing, and balancing cargo and passengers on military aircraft. They calculate weight distribution to ensure safe flight operations and may assist in airdrop missions. Loadmasters work closely with pilots and ground crews to plan cargo loading and unloading procedures. They also handle in-flight safety checks and, in some cases, assist with medical evacuations or humanitarian missions.

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To thrive as an Air Force Loadmaster, you need strong knowledge of cargo loading procedures, weight and balance calculations, and a high school diploma or equivalent, often with additional technical training through the military. Familiarity with aircraft-specific loading systems, cargo restraint equipment, and completion of Air Force technical training and certifications are essential. Attention to detail, adaptability under pressure, and effective teamwork and communication are standout soft skills in this role. These abilities are crucial for ensuring mission success, maintaining safety standards, and efficiently managing complex logistical operations under demanding conditions.

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Infographic showing various Air Force Loadmaster job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, 7% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $66,312 per year, or $31.9 per hour.

Operations Training Assistant

Goldbelt, Inc.

Honolulu, HI • On-site

$18.50 - $23.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Overview
Global in service but local in approach, Nisga'a Tek is committed to high-quality service to those who defend us. Nisga'a Tek ensures mission assurance and execution for customers and warfighters. Providing intelligence, IT, cyber security, training, logistics, administrative, acquisition, and background investigation services.
Summary:
The Operations Assistant - Training (535 AS) will support the PACAF Aviation Squadron Administrative Support for the US Air Force.
Responsibilities
Essential Job Functions (Primary):
  • Shall keep track when crew members will be on leave, temporary duty, have scheduled medical appointments or other scheduling commitments.
  • Shall track daily flight/ground/academic training requirements and accomplishments to facilitate accurate flight scheduling as directed by the operations officer.
  • Create and track Requalification plans, Waiver and Extension memorandums.
  • Maintain Training Folders for Aircrew on C17 Training Management System (TMS) and Non-Aircrew on various databases based on AFSC.
  • Track, Update and Process Aircrew Qualification and upgrades.
  • Manage Total Force Ancillar/Awareness Training (TFAT) requirements for all members.
  • Shall assist the DO (Director of Operations) in building the unit Annual Flying Hour Program.
  • Assist the RA (Resource Advisor) in managing the FY budgets allocation for formal training.
  • Forecast Fiscal Year Formal Training Allocations for all aircrew development courses with AETC Aircrew Training Quota Manager.
  • Shall coordinate with training officer to review and update student/permanent party records, folders and grade books per the applicable AFIs: AFI 11- 202V2 and AFI 11-2MDS-V2 as well as associated MAJCOM/Installation supplements, and locally developed guidance.
  • Shall notify crew members, scheduling, and unit leadership of upcoming and overdue testing, evaluation, and training requirements via e-mail, telephone or in person.
  • Attend Certification Boards Training representative to certify Aircraft Commanders, Instructor/Evaluator Pilots & Loadmasters.
  • Review Altus checklist for Instructor Loadmaster, Instructor Aircraft Commander, Pilot Check Out formal training courses.
  • Coordinate with Aircrew Training Quota at AETC for name submissions to formal training slots.
  • Process Formal Training Notification Rips and coordinate with Formal Training Base Manager.
  • Shall perform testing administrator duties/function for the unit.
  • Plan and coordinate monthly unit Training Day agenda.
  • Build monthly Training Review Panel (TRP) slides, attend meeting, and produce TRP minutes.
  • Conduct monthly reviews of those aircrews entering into the first month of evaluation eligibility period.
  • Generate and process Aircraft Assignment/Aircrew Qualification Worksheets AF Form 4324.
  • Monitor and Review daily Crew Flight (FAs) Authorizations AF Form 4327a.
  • Attend Squadron Indoctrination for new incoming aircrew, brief Training flight processes, requirements IAW (AFMAN 11-2C-17v1) and checklists for SARM.
  • Additional Duty Unit Training Manager- Manage five AFSC training, generate monthly On the Job Training (OJT) roster and Training Performance Metrics (TPM) for Unit Commander and Base Training Manager review.
  • Process AF Form 2096 for skill level upgrades and Training Status Code changes for aircrew and non-aircrew.
  • Manage and Track Non-Mission Ready (NMR) items and tasks.
  • Management Internal Control Toolkit (MICT) Questions Accessor for Training Program.
  • Perform other duties as needed

Secondary Key Responsibilities:
Flight Scheduling:
  • Shall build long-and short-range flight schedules to ensure full coverage of all aircrew, instructor, evaluator, support personnel, and supervisor positions. Coordinate with senior squadron leadership on a daily and weekly basis.
  • Contractor will de-conflict crewmember schedules and work with flight leadership to ensure crews are available to meet assigned sortie taskings.
  • Facilitate last-minute schedule changes to ensure full coverage by working with the current mission commander/operations supervisor (or equivalent) and flight responsible for the shift that is not fully manned.
  • Shall obtain aircraft and equipment availability data from MX and schedule crewmembers for training, exercises, simulators, and operations, as required.
  • Shall publish/post scheduling data for unit long-/short-range ground/academic, flying, and simulator training event schedules on PEX/GTIMS/GDSS II, or other computer database systems.
  • Shall determine flight, ground, and simulator schedule requirements for upgrade, initial qualification, requalification, transition, currency, and continuation training based on syllabus requirements, student progression, weather, and daily equipment/training range availability.
  • Perform daily updates of scheduling data to compensate for changing conditions and training completion rates.

Standardization/ Evaluation:
  • Update and maintain FLIP/EFB procedures, systems and databases IAW prevailing AFIs governing EFB usage (ex. ACCI 11-270).
  • Identify, address, and elevate, as necessary, EFB requirements and concerns to leadership and the MAJCOM EFB Program Manager.
  • Serve as the Wing EFB system administrator, ensuring devices are configured, issued, tracked, updated, and maintained as required by this instruction. May also serve as the Wing EFB Mobile Device Management (MDM) administrator.
  • Assist the Technical Order Distribution Officers (TODO) to provide aircrews with current electronic flight publications and guidance on approved methods to keep all required publications up to date on the EFB in accordance with this instruction.
  • Provide the MAJCOM EFB Program Manager with feedback on operational assessments and development of EFB solutions.
  • Assist with establishing an EFB Program Manager organizational email box.
  • Assist enforcement of standardization and evaluation policy applicable to the EFB program, including currency of required flight publications.

Qualifications
Necessary Skills and Knowledge:
  • Proficiency in scheduling software and systems. Strong MS Office skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with crew members and internal teams.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a dynamic, high-pressure environment.
  • Ability to think critically and make decisions quickly, especially in time-sensitive situations.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Minimum 1 -2 years of related experience
  • Must have a Secret clearance
  • US citizen
  • Ability to travel

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Possesses a Top Secret clearance.
  • Experience working with PEX/GTIMS or similar proprietary scheduling program is highly desirable.
  • Experience working in a Flying Squadron/Group/Wing Stan/Eval office is highly desirable.

Pay and Benefits
The hourly rate for this position is $48.76.
At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

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