Air Force AFSC · Logistics
2T0X1 Traffic Management
Overview
A Traffic Management specialist manages the transportation of personnel, dependents, material, and property as they move between bases. The specialist tracks each shipment to ensure equipment and supplies reach the correct recipients at the proper time.
Minimum clearance: Secret
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Skill levels: 2T011 helper · 2T031 apprentice · 2T051 journeyman · 2T071 craftsman
Core Skills
- logistics and transportation management
- shipment planning and coordination
- freight documentation and compliance
- inventory tracking and control
- data entry and records management
- use of transportation management systems
- vendor and carrier coordination
- customer service and communication
- problem solving under time constraints
- attention to detail and accuracy
Civilian Software & Tools
- Apple Safari
- Microsoft Edge
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mozilla Firefox
- SAP software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Civilian Career Paths
- Transportation Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Warehouse Operations
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM)
- Certified Associate in Materials Handling (CAMH)
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
- Certified Cargo Security Professional
- Certified Counter Terrorism Specialist (CCTS)
Career Growth
- Certified Critical Infrastructure Protection Specialist (CCIPS)
- Certified Dangerous Goods Professional (CDGP)
- Certified Emergency Management Specialist (CEMS)
- Certified Emergency Operation Center Manager (CEOCM)
- Certified in Planning and Inventory Management Fellow (CPIM-F)
What the Work Involves
- Examine shipment contents and compare with records, such as manifests, invoices, or orders, to verify accuracy.
- Prepare documents, such as work orders, bills of lading, or shipping orders, to route materials.
- Requisition and store shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock.
- Pack, seal, label, or affix postage to prepare materials for shipping, using hand tools, power tools, or postage meter.
- Record shipment data, such as weight, charges, space availability, damages, or discrepancies, for reporting, accounting, or recordkeeping purposes.
Related Occupations
- Supply Chain Managers
- Postal Service Clerks
- Stockers and Order Fillers
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a high school diploma and some on-the-job training.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into 2T0X1. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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