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Airlift Joint Inspector / Air Cargo Lead

Job Type

Full Time

Qualification

KCSE

Experience

3 - 5 years

Location

Lamu

Job Field

Logistics

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform cargo joint inspection services to ensure all deployment, redeployment, and exercise cargo are inspected and compliant with required procedures, regulations, and safety standards.
• Conduct joint inspections of aircraft loads with a qualified representative from the deploying unit’s movement officer/representative in accordance with DoD 4500.9R, Part III, Mobility, Appendix O.
• Verify that all cargo is movement-ready before aircraft loading, ensuring proper packaging, bracing, and restraint procedures are followed.
• Inspect cargo for compliance with safety directives and certification requirements, ensuring proper distribution of load weight for efficient and safe aircraft operations.
• Complete all cargo joint inspections within six hours to maintain overall operational readiness and meet mission-critical timelines.
• Maintain detailed documentation on all inspected cargo, including records and reports required for regulatory compliance.
• Prepare load plans in coordination with loadmasters, aircrews, and deployment/redeployment representatives to ensure effective handling and placement of cargo.
• Assist in the loading and unloading of cargo as needed, utilizing material handling equipment (MHE) and ground support tools.
• Coordinate with all stakeholders, including deploying units and aircrews, to resolve discrepancies and ensure seamless cargo movement operations.
• Supervise and train air cargo team members, ensuring the timely and accurate execution of cargo preparation, transportation, and inspection processes.
• Adhere to established safety protocols and procedures at all times.

Minimum Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in cargo operations, logistics, and inspections in a military, government, or industrial setting, including prior leadership or supervisory experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Comprehensive knowledge of cargo inspection for airlift operations, including DoD regulations, such as DoD 4500.9R, Part III, Mobility, Appendix O.
• Trained and qualified as a Joint Inspector, with documented evidence of formal training.
• Knowledge and experience in cargo preparation techniques, including packaging, bracing, and load balancing.
• Ability to operate Material Handling Equipment (MHE) and various ground support tools.
• Strong understanding of aircraft cargo handling and load planning requirements, including safety and security procedures.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills to resolve cargo discrepancies and ensure safe operations.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and ensure timely completion.
• Must be in possession of a valid passport and be able to travel internationally.
• Passport should be valid for a minimum of one (1) year or more at the time of hiring.
• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain requirements for the duration of deployment.

• Perform cargo joint inspection services to ensure all deployment, redeployment, and exercise cargo are inspected and compliant with required procedures, regulations, and safety standards.
• Conduct joint inspections of aircraft loads with a qualified representative from the deploying unit’s movement officer/representative in accordance with DoD 4500.9R, Part III, Mobility, Appendix O.
• Verify that all cargo is movement-ready before aircraft loading, ensuring proper packaging, bracing, and restraint procedures are followed.
• Inspect cargo for compliance with safety directives and certification requirements, ensuring proper distribution of load weight for efficient and safe aircraft operations.
• Complete all cargo joint inspections within six hours to maintain overall operational readiness and meet mission-critical timelines.
• Maintain detailed documentation on all inspected cargo, including records and reports required for regulatory compliance.
• Prepare load plans in coordination with loadmasters, aircrews, and deployment/redeployment representatives to ensure effective handling and placement of cargo.
• Assist in the loading and unloading of cargo as needed, utilizing material handling equipment (MHE) and ground support tools.
• Coordinate with all stakeholders, including deploying units and aircrews, to resolve discrepancies and ensure seamless cargo movement operations.
• Supervise and train air cargo team members, ensuring the timely and accurate execution of cargo preparation, transportation, and inspection processes.
• Adhere to established safety protocols and procedures at all times.

• Cargo inspection for airlift operations
• DoD regulations (DoD 4500.9R, Part III, Mobility, Appendix O)
• Cargo preparation techniques (packaging, bracing, load balancing)
• Material Handling Equipment (MHE) operation
• Aircraft cargo handling
• Load planning
• Safety and security procedures
• Problem-solving
• Decision-making
• Organizational skills
• Supervisory experience

• Trained and qualified as a Joint Inspector, with documented evidence of formal training.
• Possession of a valid passport with at least one year of validity at the time of hiring.
• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain them for the duration of deployment.