Transportation Management Coordinator (88N)

This is a uniformed position that requires enlistment into the United States Army or Army Reserve. You must be between the ages of 17 and 34 and be a US citizen or a valid Green Card holder to apply.

Transportation Management Coordinator (88N)

Overview :

Transportation management coordinators are primarily responsible for scheduling and selecting the modes of transportation for personnel and equipment.

They organize, plan and oversee the movement of those vehicles, personnel and cargo worldwide.

Job Duties :

Mark, label cargo and freight shipments in accordance with regulatory requirements.

Document and inventory freight, cargo and materiel shipments of all types.

Perform systems administrator duties such as installing software and uploading data to computer systems.

Prepare equipment, cargo and personnel for travel to airports, seaports and railways.

Request and coordinate transportation to meet a movement mission.

Requirements :

This is a uniformed position that requires enlistment into the United States Army or Army Reserve. You must be between the ages of 17 and 34 and be a US citizen or valid Green Card holder to apply.

Those who want to serve must first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army jobs are best for you.

Training :

Job training for a transportation management coordinator requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 6 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instructions.

Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field.

Helpful Skills :

Interest in motor vehicles, aircrafts and ocean liner vessels.

Experience in coordinating transportation.

Interest in planning events and working with people.

Compensation :

Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time.

Bonuses :

You could earn up to $40,000 in cash bonuses just for enlisting under certain Military Occupational Specialties.

Education Benefits :

In the Army, qualified students can earn full-tuition, merit-based scholarships, allowances for books and fees, plus an annual stipend for living expenses.