Key skills

Prior experience working in an austere OCONUS (Outside the Continental United States) environment with a multi-national workforce
A valid driver’s license
Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.
Other Responsibilities — Safety: Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment.
As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements, fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.
Quality — Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction.
It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations.
Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts.
Each employee must read and understand their Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
Procedure Compliance — Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to the job.
Working Environment — This position is located on Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT), a remote overseas location supporting U.S.
Government operations.
Employees may work in office, industrial, warehouse, port, airfield, and outdoor environments and may be exposed to high temperatures, humidity, inclement weather, noise, dust, and uneven terrain.
Work schedules may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours based on operational requirements.
Physical Requirements — Requirements may include prolonged sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, lifting up to 25 pounds regularly and 50 pounds occasionally, and working in both indoor and outdoor environments.
Must be able to meet all medical, security, and deployment requirements associated with assignment to a remote overseas location.

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About Amentum

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success. Amentum is seeking an Aircraft Load Planner to support a unique US Navy program on the island of Diego Garcia. The Aircraft Load Planner certifies that weight distribution of the aircraft with cargo, baggage, and passengers is in accordance with safety regulations and aircraft limits. Job Responsibilities • Oversee planning guidance and advice for assisting in developing estimates for types of aircraft to be used for loads. • Review aircraft weight and balance records and cargo manifest. • Determine quantity of cargo and passengers or troops to be loaded and proper placement in aircraft. • Compute load and cargo distribution. • Compute weight and balance and determine the amount of weight to be placed in each compartment or at each station. Consider factors such as fuel load, aircraft structural limits, and emergency equipment required. • Operate the military Automated Air Load Planning System (AALPS) and Integrated Computerized Deployment System (ICODES) to develop Aircraft Load Plans for USAF cargo aircraft. • Coordinate with US Army units and Air Force Loadmasters to ensure cargo is loaded properly onto aircraft. • Perform other job-related duties as assigned that are consistent with the nature and level of the position. Required Qualifications: • Minimum of two (2) years’ experience operating Automated Air Load Planning System (AALPS) and/or Integrated Computerized Deployment System (ICODES). • Minimum of two (2) years’ experience operating Global Air Transportation Execution System (GATES). • Minimum of two (2) years’ experience operating Global Decision Support System II (GDSS II). • High school diploma or equivalent. • Ability to successfully complete the DoD Air Transportation of Hazardous Materials Inspector Course and the AMC unique aircraft load planning training.. • Ability to communicate to a variety of personnel (military, civilians). • Ability to often make decisions on how to best serve the customer when faced with competing priorities. • Sound judgment and attention to detail • Individual must be a self-starter who can operate with periods of time without direct supervision. • Must be in possession of a valid passport and be able to travel internationally. • Passport must be valid for a minimum of one (1) year or more at the time of hiring. • Ability to obtain country-specific visas per the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide. • Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain compliance throughout the duration of deployment. • Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. • Employees must read, speak, and comprehend English to the extent that they can perform the contract requirements and comply with installation emergency procedures.

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