• Career development: Annual wage reviews with advancement through internal promotions.
• Medical insurance: 2 medical plans to choose from as low as $0/month.
• Dental & vision: Low employee payroll deduction.
• Health insurance for your family: Cover your entire family with medical, dental and vision for $222/month.
• Healthcare savings account: Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Retirement savings: 401(k) with 50% of the first 6% contributed matched + additional annual retirement contribution.
• Employee assistance program: No cost to you
• Life insurance, long term disability and AD& D: No cost to you
• Vacation: Vacation accrual increases with years of service
• Tuition reimbursement program of up to $3500 per year after one year of service

The essential duties and responsibilities of this position are:

• Perform all work in compliance with Lynden Air Cargo policies, the Loadmaster Manual, and applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (CFRs).
• Prepare aircraft for loading and unloading, ensuring cargo is handled safely and efficiently.
• Calculate and maintain proper weight and balance to ensure the aircraft is within safe operating limits.Coordinate and direct loading and unloading activities with ground personnel for scheduled operations.
• Oversee cargo operations, including supervising routine loading and off-loading of freight.
• Remain in a constant state of alertness and operate in a safe, professional manner at all times.

Qualifications:

• Education/ Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.One to three months of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Comprehension: Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance materials, and procedure manuals.Ability to write routine reports and basic correspondence.Ability to communicate effectively with team members and present information to groups of employees or customers.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Ability to calculate rates, ratios, and percentages. Ability to interpret data such as charts and bar graphs.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or verbal instructions.Ability to solve routine problems involving a limited number of variables in standardized situations.
• Availability and Travel Requirements:
  • Must be available to work flexible schedules, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Must be able to travel domestically and internationally without restriction, including access to foreign military bases.
  • Must be willing to be away from home for extended periods (up to 6 out of 12 months per year).
• Certificates/Licenses/Registration:
• • Current Driver License
  • Current US Passport

• Preferred / To Be Obtained

  • Ability to obtain a Loadmaster II Certificate of Qualification upon completion of training
  • Ability to pass a DOT physical and obtain a medical card for operating commercial vehicles

A post-conditional offer of employment drug test and background investigation is required. Applicants must be able to hold Secure Identification Display Access badge and submit to RapBack verification.

Random drug testing is required of all Lynden Air Cargo employees.