Description
Many Air Force operations depend upon ground vehicles in order to complete many aspects of their mission. It’s the responsibility of Ground Transportation specialists to transport people, supplies, munitions and outsized expeditionary forces. These professionals must utilize a variety of essential skills, such as map and compass reading, vehicle specifications determination and limitations assessment in order to coordinate and master all aspects of ground transportation necessary for us to get equipment and people where they need to go.
Core Skills
- route planning and navigation
- dispatch and movement control
- vehicle load planning and safety
- logistics coordination
- map and GPS navigation
- operations documentation and reporting
- risk assessment and mitigation
- customer service and stakeholder communication
- training and supervision of drivers
- use of transportation management systems
- time management in dynamic environments
Common Certifications
- APICS CLTD
- Certified in Transportation and Logistics (CTL)
- Hazmat Endorsement (DOT)
- Certified Logistics Associate (CLA)
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
Civilian Career Paths
- TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
- FLEET MANAGEMENT
- SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
- WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS
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Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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.