Description
From paper clips to helicopters, the Air Force ships millions of dollars' worth of equipment and supplies around the world every year. It’s the responsibility of Traffic Management specialists to manage the transportation of personnel and their dependents, material and property as they travel from base to base. A vital job that requires great attention to detail, these experts keep track of every shipment in order to ensure everything gets into the right hands at the right time.
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
- process improvement and workflow optimization
- attention to detail and accuracy
- basic data analysis and reporting
Common Certifications
- APICS CLTD
- Certified in Transportation and Logistics (CTL)
- Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- Certified Professional Logistician (CPL)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Civilian Career Paths
- TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
- SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
- WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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Data sourced from official Air Force publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.