AIRCRAFT LOADMASTER (INSTRUCTOR)

📍 Port Hueneme, California · 🏛 Air National Guard Units · 💰 $79,240–$103,006 per year · 🎓 GS 10 · 🧭 Aircrew Technician (2185) · ⏳ Closes Dec 4, 2026 · 20 days left · 🗓 Posted Nov 13, 2026
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About this job

This AIRCRAFT LOADMASTER (INSTRUCTOR) position, is located in the Air Operations Group of an ANG flying wing assigned to a heavy multi-engine transport aircraft with a basic crew configuration of one pilot, one copilot and one loadmaster and is part of the CA 146 AW.

Duties

THIS IS A T32 EXCEPTED SERVICE, PERMANENT POSITION. The primary purpose of the AIRCRAFT LOADMASTER (INSTRUCTOR), GS-2185-10, is to provide ground and flight training instruction for developing, upgrading, and evaluating the skills of loadmaster aircrew members; assisting the pilot in the operation of the aircraft; performing loadmaster duties on assigned missions; and accomplishing related staff work. May make additional selections within 90 days of eligible(s) issuance.

Qualifications

General Experience: Possess experience, education or training which provides the ability to prepare aircraft loading plans, load and offload aircraft, operate loading equipment, and ensure security of cargo in flight. AIRCRAFT LOADMASTER (INSTRUCTOR), GS-2185-10: Must have at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-09 level experience in: Conducting loadmaster training to ensure worldwide capability; Experience advising maintenance personnel of any items requiring corrective action or affecting safety of flight; Experience operating and regulating environmental, hydraulic, fuel, electrical, pressurization, radar, and other systems as required by the applicable flight manual; Experience performing staff work based on specialized knowledge of the unit's mission, assigned aircraft and the related programs to ensure safe and successful accomplishment of required training, assigned mission support and airlift support requirements. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies: Ability to Inspect Attention to Detail Judgement and Decision Making Training Program Evaluation

Education

N/A

Requirements

CALIFORNIA NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in the California National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. If you are interested in joining the California National Guard, please contact a California National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. https://ca.nationalguard.com/california Compatible Military Assignment and Grade are required. Military technicians must be assigned to a military position in the same unit which they are employed or, in a unit that is supported by the employing activity. Military technicians must hold the military grade specified for the position. Priority Areas(s) of Consideration: Priority consideration is first given to the areas below. AREA I= Current California National Guard employees who are serving on a Permanent/Indefinite/Temporary appointment. AREA II= Current California National Guard members. AREA III= Current military members of the Air Force/Army National Guard, Air Force/Army Reserve or Air Force/Army Active Duty. (Applicants who are currently in other Air/Army branches and NOT currently a member of the California National Guard (CNG) must become a member of a compatible unit of assignment within the Air Force CNG commensurate with the military grade listed in this announcement prior to federal assignment). Military Grades: E-1 through E-6 Recruitment/Relocation Recruitment/Relocation Incentive MAY BE authorized, subject to funding and approval. PCS Relocation Costs MAY BE authorized subject to provisions of the Joint Travel Regulation, funding, and an agency determination that a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move is in the Government's best interest. Must maintain appropriate level of security clearance. May be required to successfully complete a one or two year trial period. Must wear appropriate military uniform including required grooming standards. Must maintain a compatible military unit, grade and job assignment as required by current directives. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. Security Clearance: at a minimum a National Agency Check is required.

Evaluations

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. No changes to the application may be made after the close date of the announcement. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

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Required documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (month/year to month/year or present) of employment and duties performed in your own words. In accordance with applicable hiring guidance, resumes are limited to two (2) pages. Applicants who submit a resume exceeding two pages will be determined ineligible and removed from further consideration. Only resumes meeting the stated page limitation will be reviewed and evaluated. 2. Other supporting documents: applicable documents required for qualification, education, or certification as stated above.

What to expect next

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application. If you do not receive an email that your application has been received, make sure the application was correctly submitted. False Statements - If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be subject to fine, imprisonment, or other disciplinary action.

Other information

As a condition of employment, new appointees are required to serve a trial period. Individuals who are initially appointed to a permanent or indefinite position in the CMD must complete a one (1) or two (2) year trial period subject to appointment type (DSMT or T5) and veteran's preference. Trial periods for federal excepted service employees are established under 5 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter A-Part 11. MILITARY MEMBERS WITH BONUSES: Upon acceptance of a military technician position military members who are currently receiving a military Reenlistment/Extension Bonus (REB) or GI Bill-SR Kicker may lose incentive eligibility and may be subject to termination or suspension of incentive (includes indefinite and temporary technicians on assignment for more than 180 days in any continuous 12-month period). If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx). If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, please email [email protected] or Fax to 916-854-3439.

Frequently asked questions

How much does this AIRCRAFT LOADMASTER (INSTRUCTOR) job pay?

The announcement lists a salary of $79,240–$103,006 per year (GS 10).

When is the last day to apply?

Applications close on Dec 4, 2026 — 20 days from today.

Where is this job located?

This position is located in Port Hueneme, California with the Air National Guard Units.

How do I apply?

Applications are submitted through the official announcement on USAJobs. Use the Apply button on this page to go to the official posting — this site never takes applications itself.

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Data: USAJobs (U.S. Office of Personnel Management), retrieved 2026-11-14 · Announcement CA-13102205-AF-27-003 · Official announcement. FederalJobs is unofficial and is not affiliated with OPM or the agency.
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