An Air transportation specialist will: * inspect cargo and mail offered for airlift to verify eligibility and proper documentation, packaging, and marking, * determine quantity and type of cargo to be loaded according to allowable aircraft cabin load, * select and palletize loads, * coordinate with air transportation clearance authority on diversion of cargo, * load and unload aircraft using materials handling and loading equipment, * check cargo against manifests, * annotate overage, shortage, or damage, * prepare and maintain forms for passenger travel, * prepare weight and balance records, * requisition, store, and issue expendable and nonexpendable items for use on aircraft, * review travel authorizations for validity and accuracy and check in