Work Arrangement
This is an onsite position.

Job Overview
The Material Preparation Operations Specialist is responsible for receiving, staging, and preparing cargo in compliance with U.S. Air Force and international air transport regulations. This role ensures cargo is documented, packaged, secured, and ready for military airlift while maintaining accountability, safety, and mission readiness. The position requires adaptability to fluctuating mission schedules and direct coordination with logistics, transportation, and production teams to ensure mission success.

Essential Functions
• Receive and process cargo from commercial carriers, the Transportation Movement Office (TMO), and internal production facilities.
• Prepare cargo for military air transport using 463L pallets, nets, straps, and other restraint systems per regulation.
• Ensure all cargo passes Joint Inspection (JI) for airworthiness compliance.
• Complete and maintain accurate documentation, including DD Form 1149s, hazardous declarations, and inventory records.
• Manage inventory of preparation materials such as pallets, nets, straps, dunnage, and covers.
• Safely handle and prepare hazardous materials in accordance with IATA, 49 CFR, and military regulations.
• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment for safe and efficient cargo movement.
• Coordinate cargo staging, transportation, and loading with mission partners and airlift personnel.
• Adapt to mission schedules that may occur on weekends, nights, or holidays.
• Perform other duties as required.

Standard Essential Functions
• Regular and reliable attendance on a full-time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
• Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Qualifications and Competencies
• Knowledge of air cargo and airlift preparation processes preferred.
• Understanding of military regulations for cargo airworthiness inspections preferred.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and complete regulatory documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for tracking and reporting.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility to work under dynamic mission requirements.
• Ability to pass an annual DMV record check required to ensure compliance with company and regulatory driving standards.

Education / Certifications
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Technical or vocational training a plus.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain.

Experience
• 0-2 years of logistics or other inventory control related experience required.
• Familiarity with 463L pallet systems and air cargo securing methods preferred.
• Hazardous material handling and documentation experience preferred.

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties the employee is:
Frequently required to lift up to 50 pounds
Occasionally required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment
Frequently required to operate motor vehicle
Frequently experience a high level of noise, adverse weather or temperature conditions

• Ability to operate material handling equipment (MHE), including forklifts.
• Ability to work outdoors and in varying environmental conditions.

Security Clearance
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret DoD Clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship required.