About this role
<p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Job Title: Sr Specialist, Aircraft Maintenance – Load Standardization Crew<br>Job Code: 39870<br>Job Location: Oklahoma City, OK (Onsite)<br>Schedule: 5/8</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong><br>Job Description:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">The Loading Standardization Crew (LSC) Member plays a crucial role in ensuring that all munitions loading operations on assigned Mission Design Series (MDS) aircraft adhere to the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and reliability. This position involves administering the Loading Standardization and Evaluation Program (LSEP), conducting training, evaluations, and providing technical expertise to maintenance leadership. The LSC Member will also be responsible for documenting personnel evaluations and certification actions in the Weapons Load Crew Management Tool (WLCMT). Additionally, the LSC Member will be required to assist with various hands-on maintenance activities as outlined below.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Essential Functions:</strong></span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret (or greater) security clearance.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Willingness and ability to work shifts as assigned 7 days a week, 12 hours a day to support mission requirements.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Willingness and ability to travel as part of a maintenance recovery team as required. CONUS and OCONUS deployment may be required.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong><br>Training and Evaluation:</strong></span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Develop and coordinate load training aircraft requirements.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Conduct, monitor, and validate training/evaluations to ensure load crews maintain high proficiency levels for safe and reliable aircraft loading.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Review and monitor certification, qualification, and recurring training documents for accuracy.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Schedule and ensure completion of required proficiency and academic training for all individuals/load crews.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Perform semi-annual evaluations on all certified load crews.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong><br>Technical Expertise:</strong></span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Assist with the development of a Task Assignment List (TALS) IAW AFMAN21-206, Para. 7.4, for each munition to be loaded on the OA-1K aircraft.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Assist with the development of Weapons Academics supplemental data IAW AFMAN21-206, Paragraphs 7.2.2.3, 7.2.2.4, and 7.2.2.7.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Provide technical expertise and interpretation of all loading technical data and procedures governing the LSEP.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Evaluate and ensure standardization and integrity of the LSEP.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Review and coordinate on all weapons loading-related Technical Order (TO) Recommended Changes.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong><br>Documentation and Records:</strong></span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Coordinate with Weapons Section(s), WWM, and WS SUPT to prevent overdue certifications and qualifications.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Monitor flying schedules and perform spot inspections and evaluations of flightline munitions/explosive handling, loading, and postloading operations.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Maintain and manage records of certifications, qualifications, evaluations, and proficiency loads.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Ensure accurate documentation of all training and evaluation activities in the Weapons Load Crew Management Tool (WLCMT) or equivalent.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong><br>Flight Line Operations and General Aircraft Maintenance:</strong></span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Perform hands-on maintenance activities to support flight line operations, may include pre-flight, post-flight, and turnaround inspections.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Assist with troubleshooting and repairing aircraft systems and components to ensure operational readiness.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Collaborate with other maintenance personnel to address and resolve aircraft discrepancies and technical issues.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Assist in general aircraft maintenance tasks to support overall mission readiness, including servicing, inspecting, and testing aircraft systems.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong><br>Qualifications:</strong></span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Minimum 4 years experience in administering the Loading Standardization and Evaluation Program (LSEP).</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Must be a U.S. citizen.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong><br>Preferred Additional Skills:</strong></span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Active DoD Secret security clearance is highly preferred.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Experience in USAF as Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) 2W171.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Currently hold a Airframe & Poweplant (A&P) License or meet qualifications for licensing.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Extensive knowledge of MDS aircraft loading operations.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Strong understanding of technical orders and proficiency in interpreting loading technical data and procedures.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Excellent coordination and communication skills to work with various maintenance and operational units.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Proven ability to conduct and evaluate training programs effectively.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Previous experience in a supervisory or leadership role within a maintenance or loading standardization team.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Advanced certifications in weapons loading and munitions handling.</span></li> </ul>