Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors
Supervise and coordinate the activities of ground crew in the loading, unloading, securing, and staging of aircraft cargo or baggage. May determine the quantity and orientation of cargo and compute aircraft center of gravity. May accompany aircraft as member of flight crew and monitor and handle cargo in flight, and assist and brief passengers on safety and emergency procedures. Includes loadmasters.
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Salary Information
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors: $63,940 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Load shipments, belongings, or materials. | General |
| Calculate weights, volumes or other characteristics of materials. | General |
| Direct material handling or moving activities. | General |
| Train personnel on proper operational procedures. | General |
| Monitor cargo area conditions. | Maintenance |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Web page creation and editing software | |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Cargo tracking system software | Inventory management software |
| Corel WordPerfect Office Suite | Office suite software |
| Warehouse management system WMS | Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Cargo Security Professional | North American Transportation Management Institute | Not Available |