2T2X1 Air Transportation
Overview of 2T2X1 – Air Transportation AFSC
The 2T2X1 Air Transportation AFSC focuses on planning, scheduling, and managing air transportation activities, including the movement of passengers and cargo on military and commercial-contract aircraft. This role is essential in supporting the Department of Defense’s global mobility operations by ensuring efficient air logistics operations.
Training and Education:
- Tech School Duration: 29 Days at Ft Lee, LA.
- CCAF Degree: Transportation.
Duty Badge:
- Transportation Badge.
Demographics:
- Male: 3,952 (89.6%)
- Female: 461 (10.4%)
- Total: 4,413
Entry Requirements for 2T2X1:
- ASVAB Scores: Mechanical: 47, Administrative: 28.
- Physical Strength: 60 lbs.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Planning and Coordination: Plans and coordinates air transportation activities, ensuring compliance with military and commercial standards for passenger and cargo movement.
- Passenger Services: Manages passenger services, including check-in, processing, security inspections, and boarding, ensuring compliance with travel authorizations and security measures.
- Cargo Management: Manages cargo operations, including inspection, classification, loading/unloading, and documentation, adhering to packaging and border clearance requirements.
- Aircraft Loading: Determines aircraft loading configurations, ensuring balance and compliance with weight restrictions. Operates loading equipment and manages load plans.
- Safety and Security: Implements safety and security measures for hazardous materials and special cargo. Ensures proper handling and documentation of sensitive materials.
- Air Terminal Operations: Supports air terminal operations, including aircraft cleaning, meal delivery, and fleet service functions. Manages records, documents, and reports related to air movements.
- Automated Systems: Utilizes computer systems for in-transit visibility and documentation of passenger and cargo movements.
Specialty Qualifications:
- Knowledge Required: Comprehensive understanding of air transportation functions, aircraft types, cargo securing techniques, documentation, border clearance, and safety measures for hazardous materials.
- Education and Training: High school education with emphasis on English, Computer Operation, and Mathematics is desirable. Mandatory completion of the basic air transportation course.
Role in the Air Force:
Air Transportation specialists play a vital role in enabling the Air Force’s global reach, providing the logistical backbone for air mobility operations. Through their expertise in managing both passenger and cargo movements, they ensure that personnel and materials are transported efficiently and securely, supporting military operations and humanitarian missions worldwide. Their ability to adapt to various operational environments and coordinate complex logistics tasks is crucial for the success of Air Force missions.