Jason Gates

Military Service:

• Rank: Master Sergeant

  Branch/Position: Air Force

  Period: May 2005 - present

  Occupation: 1A271 - Aircraft Loadmaster Craftsman

  Security Clearance: Secret Clearance

  Duties Description:
  Accomplishes preflight and post-flight of aircraft and aircraft systems. Receives cargo/passenger load briefings, checks placement of cargo/passengers against aircraft limitations/restrictions, determines adequacy of cargo documentation. If required, load plans cargo/passenger loads. Supervises cargo/passenger loading and offloading activities. Determines cargo placement and restraint requirements and directs and checks the placement of restraint equipment. Computes aircraft weight and balance. Demonstrates use of life support equipment. Accomplishes passenger comfort activities during flight. Performs aircrew functions and other mission specific qualification duties to include the airdrop of personnel and equipment/cargo.

  Training courses:

  • EMT, TCCC (Trauma Combat Casualty Care), Advanced Life Support