Job Description

Job Title:

Transportation Assistant

PP-SRS-GRD:

S-2102-06

Location:

RAF Mildenhall

Vacancy Number

568609

Open Date:

26 August 2025

Close Date:

03 September 2025

Weekly hours:

37.5

Salary (Per Hour)

13.87 - 18.79

Several vacancies may be available - multiple selections can be made from this announcement *

What will be your primary role?

The primary purpose of this role is to process the required documentation for report generation and statistical analysis for the higher Head Quarters and to ensure cargo and passenger manifests are properly prepared and submitted to the Airlift Service Industrial Fund Integration Computer System (ASIFICS) for accountability and reimbursement. You will be responsible for preparing and submitting Monthly Station Traffic Handling Report (MSTHR), whilst also performing duties as a file and records technician. You will also run daily reports on the Global Air Transportation Execution System (GATES) looking to identify any discrepancies and reconciling missing cargo and passenger manifests whilst maintaining local databases, spreadsheets and word processing files which is used for vital data collection.

For specific qualification requirements for this position, you can visit:

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2100/transportation-clerk-and-assistant-series-2102/

One year's specialized experience is required.

We offer fantastic company benefits include:

Competitive salary: the starting salary for this position is 13.87 per hour Holiday: 25 days Annual Leave + UK Bank Holidays Paid Sick Leave Pension Scheme Free On-Site Parking Employee extras such as: Life Assurance scheme, Employee Assistance Program, Specialized Training, Development Opportunities, Fitness Facilities, Receive time off, cash, and honorary awards for significant contributions.

Why the US Air Force/Royal Air Force civilian employment?

U.S. Air Forces in Europe - United Kingdom (USAFE-UK), a forward detachment of USAFE, is headquartered at RAF Mildenhall, England a premier employer of over 1,200 local national employees with a right to work in the United Kingdom. Our jobs ranging from Administrative; Logistics; Trade and Labor (Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning (HVAC), electrician, plumbers, and general Maintenance); Civil Engineers, Lawyers, Doctors and Administrative and Management positions. The organization further serves as the focal point for overseas negotiations with His Majesty's government on a wide range of issues. Our team is dedicated to excellence, innovation, and the highest standards of operational readiness.

Also known as the "Bloody Hundredth" conducts air refueling and combat support operations throughout the European and African area of responsibility. Directs reception and mobilizes forcontingency operations. Base of support for four U.S. Air Force major command flying programs. Supports more than 8,300 military and civilian personnel, dependents, and retirees, to include U.S. Air Forces in Europe-United Kingdom, the 501st Combat Support Wing, 352nd Special Operations Wing, U.S. Army and five other partner units. Located at Royal Air Force Mildenhall in the United Kingdom, the 100 ARW is the only U.S. tanker wing assigned to Europe and Africa refueling U.S. and partner nation aircraft over a span of more than 20 million square miles employing the KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft. The wing also provides critical bridge, aerial medivac and cargo transport capabilities enabling U.S. forces to deploy around the globe in a moment's notice. The United States and the United Kingdom share a special bond nurtured over decades of commitment to our shared values of peace, security and prosperity. The depth of the US and the UK partnership will only grow as together we face the increasingly complex, high-end threats of today and tomorrow.

What are the Key Skills required for this role?

Knowledge of one or more automated transportation databases with ability to input a range of standard information and generate a variety of recurring reports. Knowledge of the full range of aerial port or transportation operations as related to the movement of cargo and passengers. Knowledge of MS Office application software, utilizing word processing, spreadsheets, and database usage. Skill in typing; competitive level proficiency is required. Ability to type a minimum of 40 WPM is highly desirable. Knowledge of regulations, directives, local operating procedures, and other publications which prescribe documentation of cargo and passenger processing and movement regulations and files set up and maintenance. Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups of individuals, both orally and in writing. Good interpersonal and communicative skills. Ability to analyze, correlate, and evaluate transportation information for input into automated data systems.

What are the conditions of employment for this role?

You will be required to handle and safeguard sensitive information in accordance with applicable US and UK laws, rules and regulations. You may be required to travel by military and/or civilian aircraft and may also be required to travel to the US or other country, in the performance of official duties or attend necessary training, this position may also be coded as mission essential. You will be required to complete a 6-month probationary period. Your hours of work will be 37.5 hours a week on a fixed schedule, Mon-Fri 0800-1630 (where start & end times may be modified due to mission needs and in accordance with the organization's flexible working policies). You may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends and/or holidays. The position may be subject to shift work, rotating shifts, uncommon tours of duty, and emergency overtime. Overtime may be required but cannot be guaranteed and should not be expected. You may be assigned other duties not included in this position description, but that are appropriate to the grade and skill set of the incumbent. You must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. You must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance. You will have 6 months from date of entry on duty to complete the required computer-based training. The Local National Direct Hire (LNDH) Program does not participate in regular drug testing, however positions covered by this document may be subject to drug testing upon reasonable suspicion of substance abuse, and safety mishap or accident testing.

NOTE:

You will require a security clearance and a right to work in the UK.

This position may have certain restrictions to US citizens including US dual nationals

due to the Status of Forces Agreement. For additional information contact the LNDH

team on 01638 544955.

LNDH Application:

https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/HiHn37upJw

Supporting Documents to be submitted via email to

100fss.fsmc6@us.af.mil

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 27,046.50-36,640.50 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking Life insurance On-site gym On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 568609