With the exception of the Coast Guard, the Air Force has the highest ASVAB test score requirements for entry.
They require candidates to have a minimum Armed Forces Qualification Test (AFQT) score of 36 with a High School diploma, and 50 with a GED.
How Much Are Air Force Aircraft Loadmasters Paid?
Pay for an Air Force Aircraft Loadmaster is identical to all other enlisted personnel (in all branches), based on an airman’s rank and length of service.
| Rank | Monthly Pay (per month) |
|---|---|
| E-1 Airman Basic | $1,733 |
| E-2 Airman | $1,942 |
| E-3 Airman First Class | $2,043 |
| E-4 Senior Airman | $2,263 |
| E-5 Staff Sergeant | $2,468 |
| E-6 Technical Sergeant | $2,694 |
| E-7 Master Sergeant | $3,114 |
Air Force Aircraft Loadmasters may be entitled to other forms of compensation including basic allowance for housing (BAH), base allowance for subsistence (BAS), and other forms of compensation such as hazardous duty pay if eligible.
MATCHING STRENGTHS TO A CAREER The Air Force utilizes a combination of the ASVAB subtests, referred to as Mechanical, Administrative, General Aptitude and Electronics (MAGE), to determine what career fields you are most qualified for in the Air Force. The scores are represented as a percentage between 1 and 99 but are not based on the number of questions you answered correctly. Instead, your scores indicate how you did in comparison to others who took the test. So please keep that in mind when you receive your results.
SELECT A MAGE CATEGORY TO VIEW THE MINIMUM SCORE REQUIRED FOR A PARTICULAR CAREER.
MECHANICAL (M)
The Mechanical score is the combination of the following subtests: Arithmetic Reasoning (AR) 2X Verbal Expression (WK plus PC) Mechanical Comprehension (MC) Auto & Shop Information (AS)
ADMINISTRATIVE (A)
The Administrative score is the combination of the following subtests: Numerical Operations [NO] Coding Speed [CS] Verbal Expression [WK plus PC]
GENERAL (G)
The General aptitude score is the combination of the following subtests: Verbal Expression [WK plus PC] Arithmetic Reasoning [AR]
ELECTRONICS (E)
The Electronics score is the combination of the following subtests: Arithmetic Reasoning [AR] Mathematics Knowledge [MK] Electronics Information [EI] General Science [GS]
To see which careers you qualify for based on your individual composite scores, slide the bar back and forth.
CAREERS
MINIMUM SCORE
HOW CAN I PREPARE?
Preparing for the ASVAB is similar to how you may get ready for the ACT or SAT. Familiarize yourself with the types of questions you’ll be asked, learn how the test will be administered and, finally, understand how you’ll be scored. The number of questions on the ASVAB depends on whether you take the paper and pencil version (P&P) or the computerized version (CAT) of the test. Reach out to your guidance counselor or recruiter for more information.
Practice for the ASVAB by answering sample questions. WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
Overview: Unlike passenger airlines that have fixed seating arrangements, military cargo aircraft are essentially flying boxcars that start out as an empty shell and are custom loaded for each flight. Ensuring that cargo is loaded safely and securely, and passengers are safe and comfortable is the responsibility of the Aircraft Loadmaster. This is a flying specialty with extensive trips worldwide.
FAQ
What jobs can I get with a 36 ASVAB score Air Force?
What is a good ASVAB score for Air Force?
Air Force recruits must score at least 36 points the 99-point ASVAB. The overall ASVAB score is known as the AFQT score, or Armed Forces Qualification Test score.
How much do USAF loadmasters make?
