Job Title: Supervisory Transportation Specialist
PP-SRS-GRD: S
Location: RAF Mildenhall
Vacancy Number 962705
Open Date: 4 September 2025
Close Date 18 September 2025
Work Hours Per Week 256 hours over 6 weeks
Salary (Per Hour) £20.79-£19.19
Hourly rate of pay is £20.79 plus a 15% Shift Differential
Several vacancies may be available - multiple selections may be made
We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join a premier team of at the, Royal Air Force (RAF), United Kingdom.
What will be your primary role?
The primary purpose of this position is to exercise second level supervisory and managerial authorities over the the Air Terminal Operations Center, which is located organizationally within the Air Mobility Squadron at RAF Mildenhall. You will function as the Senior Controller, responsible for monitoring the sequence of events for loading and off-loading of traffic on Air Mobility Command and other transiting aircraft authorized terminal support. You will serve as a working supervisor/senior controller, meaning that you will supervise civilian, military, and trainee information controllers in the performance of Air Terminal Operations Center duties for all types of military, commercial, and contract aircraft.
You will ensure all aircraft mission documentation, packaging, labeling and marking requirements, and all border clearance requirements have been met. You will also, represent the 727 Air Mobility Squadron with a variety of installation and functional area organizations and be responsible for directing operational activities of military and civilians who perform aircraft dispatch, load planning, and ramp controller duties pertinent to aerial port internal control and mission support of originating, transiting, and terminating aircraft.
For specific qualification requirements for this position, you can visit:
See more information on the qualification requirements in page two of the advert.
We offer fantastic company benefits include:
· Competitive salary: the starting salary for this position is £20.79 per hour
· Holiday: 25 days Annual Leave + UK Bank Holidays
· Paid Sick Leave
· Pension Scheme
· Free On-Site Parking
· Employee extras such as: Life Assurance scheme, Employee Assistance Program, Specialized Training, Development Opportunities, Fitness Facilities, Receive time off, cash, and honorary awards for significant contributions
Overview of our mission
U.S. Air Forces in Europe - United Kingdom (USAFE-UK), a forward detachment of USAFE, is headquartered at RAF Mildenhall, England a premier employer of over 1,200 local national employees with a right to work in the United Kingdom. Our jobs ranging from Administrative; Logistics; Trade and Labor (Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning (HVAC), electrician, plumbers, and general Maintenance); Civil Engineers, Lawyers, Doctors and Administrative and Management positions. The organization further serves as the focal point for overseas negotiations with His Majesty's government on a wide range of issues. Our team is dedicated to excellence, innovation, and the highest standards of operational readiness.
Also known as the "Bloody Hundredth" conducts air refueling and combat support operations throughout the European and African area of responsibility. Directs reception and mobilizes for contingency operations. Base of support for four U.S. Air Force major command flying programs. Supports more than 8,300 military and civilian personnel, dependents, and retirees, to include U.S. Air Forces in Europe-United Kingdom, the 501st Combat Support Wing, 352nd Special Operations Wing, U.S. Army and five other partner units. Located at Royal Air Force Mildenhall in the United Kingdom, the 100 ARW is the only U.S. tanker wing assigned to Europe and Africa refueling U.S. and partner nation aircraft over a span of more than 20 million square miles employing the KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft. The wing also provides critical bridge, aerial medivac and cargo transport capabilities enabling U.S. forces to deploy around the globe in a moment's notice. The United States and the United Kingdom share a special
bond nurtured over decades of commitment to our shared values of peace, security and prosperity. The depth of the US and the UK partnership will only grow as together we face the increasingly complex, high-end threats of today and tomorrow.
What are the Key Skills required for this role?
1.Knowledge of the Department of Defense Transportation System and AMC aerial port functions. 2.Knowledge of transport aircraft and related load characteristics.
3.Knowledge of hazardous and/or explosive cargo movement procedures and compatibility. 4.Knowledge of and ability to use various automated operating systems.
1. Ability to read, comprehend and use Air Force Instructions, Department of Defense/Department of Transport regulations/instructions, and other publications.
2. Ability to recognize and deter events that can lead to aircraft departure delays and/or safety incidents and prevent them.
3. Ability to make decisions without hesitation or benefit of complete information.
4. Ability to use considerable tact, sound judgment and perform duties efficiently under pressure of heavy workloads, multiple operations, late changing requirements, etc.
5. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
What are the conditions of employment for this role?
You will be required to handle and safeguard sensitive information in accordance with applicable US and UK laws, rules and regulations. You may be required to travel by military and/or civilian aircraft and you may also be required to travel to the US or other country, in the performance of official duties or attend necessary training, this position may also be coded as mission essential. You will be required to complete a 6-month probationary period. Overtime may be required, and you may be assigned other duties not included in this position description, but that are appropriate to the grade and skill set of the incumbent. Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
1. May be required to travel away from normal duty station for TDY or training as directed by management,sometimes on short notice and including overnight stays, traveling by military or commercial aircraft or by any other designated means.
2. May be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends and/or holidays. Subject to shift work, rotating shifts, uncommon tours of duty, and emergency overtime.
Overtime cannot be guaranteed and should not be expected.
1. Work requires the employee to operate a motor vehicle. An appropriate and valid CAT B driver's license is required for the position.
2. Duties may require incumbent to work in inclement weather.
3. Position may be coded as mission essential.
Your hours of work will be 252 hours over 6 weeks on a Rostered Schedule (4 Days on, 2 days off- 4 lates on, 2 lates off) where start & end times may be modified due to mission needs and in accordance with the organization's flexible working policies
Qualifications for this position:
* Specialized Experience
OR
* Specialized Experience with a P.h.D or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree
OR
* Bachelors Degree: in accounting, business administration, business or commercial law, commerce, economics, engineering, finance, industrial management, statistics, traffic management, transportation, motor mechanics, or other fields related to the position together with Specialized Experience
OR
* Bachelors Degree: in accounting, business administration, business or commercial law, commerce, economics, engineering, finance, industrial management, statistics, traffic management, transportation, motor mechanics, or other fields related to the position together with a P.h.D or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree
NOTE: You will require a security clearance and a right to work in the UK.
This position may have certain restrictions to US citizens including US dual nationals due to the Status of Forces Agreement. For additional information contact the LNDH team on
LNDH Application
Supporting Documents to be submitted via email to
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £51,695.28-£72,115.68 per year
Work Location: In person