Air Cargo Freight Supervisor

Amentum, a global leader in advanced engineering, technical, and professional services supporting the U.S. government, allied partners, and critical infrastructure sectors, is seeking an Air Cargo / Freight Supervisor to support a unique U.S. Navy program located on the remote island of Diego Garcia.

Job Responsibilities

The Air Cargo / Freight Supervisor oversees daily air cargo and freight operations in accordance with U.S. Navy, Department of Defense, and aviation logistics standards. Responsibilities include supervising cargo handling activities, coordinating aircraft loading and unloading operations, and ensuring all freight movements comply with safety, security, and documentation requirements.

The supervisor provides leadership and direction to air cargo personnel, assigns daily tasks, monitors workflow, and ensures efficient use of manpower and equipment. This role includes reviewing cargo manifests, verifying shipping documentation, and ensuring proper handling of priority, hazardous, oversized, or classified cargo in accordance with established procedures.

Additional duties include enforcing safety and operational standards, conducting on‑the‑job training, supporting inspections and audits, and coordinating with aircrew, logistics teams, and transportation partners. The Air Cargo / Freight Supervisor maintains operational readiness, resolves issues impacting cargo flow, and supports mission‑critical airlift operations in a remote, high‑tempo environment.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in air cargo, freight operations, logistics, or transportation support
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Working knowledge of air cargo procedures, freight documentation, and aviation safety standards
• Experience leading or supervising personnel in an operational environment
• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting, equipment operation, and working in outdoor conditions
• Must possess a valid passport and be able to travel internationally
• Passport must be valid for at least one year beyond hire date
• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain requirements for duration of deployment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience in military, DoD, or commercial air cargo operations
• Experience working in an austere OCONUS environment with a multi‑national workforce
• Familiarity with hazardous materials handling and airlift regulations
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, time management and customer service skills.
• Valid country driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain country‑specific visa(s) in accordance with the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide
  
  

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 and 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 his/her 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 job

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