Ricky Irby

Exercised second-level supervisory authority over Air Mobility Command's largest Aerial Port Squadron on West Coast.

• Directed aerial port and traffic management activities for five flights with 475 military and civilian authorizations.
• Coordinated planning and execution of intermodal movement of passengers and cargo for Department of Defense and coalition partners.
• Oversaw daily operations to ensure global airlift support for combatant commanders and government agencies.
• Authorized to make executive decisions for APS Commander across all functional areas.
• Acted as Foreign Military Sales/Security Program Manager for coalition partners from the Mississippi River to Calcutta, India.
• Managed coordination and movement of Nuclear Weapon Related Material (NWRM).
• Ensured compliance with Federal, DOD, Joint, Air Force, and MAJCOM policies.

• As the first Air Terminal Manager as agreed between Air Mobility Command and Chief Naval Operation, exercised second level supervisory and managerial authority over Navy Operation Air Mobility Command's largest Aerial Port Squadron (APS) in the Med and Middle Eastern Area of Operation.

• As the Air Terminal Manager at the Navy Operated Air Mobility Command Terminal primary Duty is an appointment as the Contracting Officers Representative COR for Air Operations Cargo, Passenger Services, Transient Line and Crew Transportation and Specialized Equipment Maintenance.

• As the Air Terminal Manager and Contractor Officer Representative responsible for the management, control, and efficient operation of personnel, equipment, and facilities available for the accomplishment of the Air Terminal mission.
• Ensured the division operated a Department of Defense (DOD) Aerial Port of Embarkation/Debarkation, which provided safe and efficient loading/unloading of cargo, passengers, and mail on both military and commercial aircraft

• As the Air Terminal Manager responsible for management, control, and efficient operation of Personnel, equipment, and facilities available for accomplishment of the Air Terminal mission.

• Company Overview: This is a federal job
• As the Deputy Air Logistics Officer responsible for management, control, and efficient operation of Personnel, equipment, and facilities available for accomplishment of the Air Terminal mission.
• Ensured the division operated a Department of Defense (DOD) Aerial Port of Embarkation/Debarkation, which provided safe and efficient loading/unloading of cargo, passengers, And mail on both military and commercial aircraft.
• Responsible for Detachments in Fujairah, Jebel Ali, Hurgada, Djibouti as the N4 Deputy Air Logistics Officer during Operation Enduring and Iraqi Freedom in the buildup and support of 154 ships assigned to 3 Combat Strike Groups and 3 Expeditionary Strike Groups to include Coalition Forces.
• Awarded the Department of Navy Meritorious Service Medal During Operation Iraqi Freedom
• Awarded the Department of the Air Force Meritorious Service Medal During Operation Enduring Freedom

• Air Force Air and Water Clearance Authority for all cargo movement through the Pacific Air and water Ports.
• Cleared explosives with the Port of Embarkation.
• Monitored and facilitated all AF cargo transiting ports, and assured timely movement to satisfy AF requirements.
• Investigated the reason for cargo in backlog that exceeds allowable Time Definite Delivery TDD standards, considering priority, commodity, destination, frequency of movements, and other relevant factors.

• Accomplished duties as a C-141A/B Instructor Loadmaster.
• Qualified in Personnel Airdrop, Heavy Equipment Airdrop, Container Delivery Systems, Special Operations Low Level 1 and 11.
• In the performance duties included loading and offloading aircraft functions; performed pre-flight and post-flight inspection on Aircraft and aircraft systems.
• Performs loadmaster aircrew functions, computed weight and balance And duties related to Special Operations Low Level I and II missions.
• Provided for safety and comfort Of passengers and troops, and security of cargo, mail, and baggage during flight.
• Conducts cargo and Personnel airdrop.
• Supervised Loadmaster activities and related functions, including loading and Offloading activities, cargo handling and restraint.
• SPECIFIC DUTIES: Reviewed aircraft weight and Balance records and cargo manifest.
• Determined quantity of cargo and passengers or troops to be Loaded and proper placement in aircraft.
• Computed load and cargo distribution.
• Computed weight and balance, and determined the amount of weight to be placed in each compartment or at each Station.
• Considered factors such as fuel load, aircraft structural limits, and emergency equipment Required.
• Accomplished initial pre-flight of aircraft according to flight manuals; pre-lighted specific Aircraft systems such as restraint rail and airdrop equipment.
• Operated radios, pre-lighted aerospace Ground equipment, and applied external power to the aircraft.
• Performed in-flight and special Mission specific duties as required.
• Supervised aircraft loading and offloading using equipment such as 25k, 40k, forklifts and winches.
• Ensured cargo and passengers were loaded according to load Distribution plan.
• Directed applications of restraint devices such as restraint rails, straps, chains, and Nets to prevent shifting during flight.
• Checked cargo, passengers, and troops against manifests.
• Ensured availability of fleeted service equipment such as blankets and pillows.
• Signed for and stowed Inflight meals.
• Briefed passengers and troops on use of seat belts and safety equipment, facilities, and Border clearance requirements.
• Demonstrated use of emergency equipment such as oxygen masks and life vest and ensures access to escape hatches.
• Monitored cargo and passengers in-flight and Assist passengers as required.
• Conducted cargo and personnel airdrops according to directives.
• Attached extraction parachutes to cargo and platforms.
• Inspected cargo and platforms, extraction Systems and connected static lines.
• Checked tie down, parachutes, containers, suspension systems and Extraction systems to ensure proper cargo extraction or release.
• Operated aircraft personnel airdrop System and supervised paratroopers exiting the aircraft.
• Logged 3,247 Safe Flying Hours as a C-141A/B Instructor Loadmaster.
• SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Experienced in types, capacities and Configuration of transport aircraft; airdrop techniques; weight and balance factors, arithmetic; Emergency equipment and in-flight emergency procedures; personal equipment and in-flight Emergency procedures; personal equipment and oxygen use; communications; current flying Directives; interpreting diagrams, loading charts.
• Awarded the Department of the Force Commendation Medal.
• Awarded the Department of the Air Force Combat Crew Medal.
• Combat Crew Member with over 3,400 hours of Flight Time.