Air Cargo Packaging Specialist

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 Packaging Specialist to support a unique U.S. Navy program located on the remote island of Diego Garcia.

Job Responsibilities

The Air Cargo Packaging Specialist is responsible for preparing cargo for air shipment in accordance with U.S. Navy, Department of Defense, and aviation packaging standards. Responsibilities include inspecting cargo, selecting appropriate packaging materials, and ensuring items are properly packed, secured, and labeled to withstand air transport conditions.

The Air Cargo Packaging Specialist performs packing, crating, palletizing, and banding of materials while ensuring compliance with weight, balance, and safety requirements. This role includes preparing cargo documentation, verifying packaging accuracy, and coordinating with air cargo and logistics teams to support timely shipment processing.

Additional duties include maintaining packaging supplies and equipment, following hazardous material handling and packaging procedures when applicable, and ensuring work areas remain clean, organized, and compliant with safety standards. The Air Cargo Packaging Specialist supports mission‑critical logistics operations in a remote, fast‑paced environment.

Minimum Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in cargo packaging, freight preparation, logistics, or warehouse operations
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic knowledge of packaging methods, material handling, and shipment preparation procedures
• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting, carrying, and prolonged standing
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow packaging and safety instructions
• 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 employment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working in an austere OCONUS environment with a multi‑national workforce
• Experience supporting air cargo, military logistics, or DoD transportation operations
• Familiarity with hazardous materials packaging or air shipment regulations
• Strong organizational and time management 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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