Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors

Also Called: Cargo Supervisor, Loadmaster, Ramp Supervisor

What Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors do

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.

  • Determine the quantity and orientation of cargo, and compute an aircraft's center of gravity.
  • Direct ground crews in the loading, unloading, securing, or staging of aircraft cargo or baggage.
  • Train new employees in areas such as safety procedures or equipment operation.
Industry Areas:

Transportation

Training Program Areas:

Material Distribution Operations • OCT-Only Transportation

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Work Context

  • Electronic Mail
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Telephone
  • Contact With Others
  • Work With Work Group or Team

Tools

  • Aircraft cargo handling equipment
  • Belt conveyors
  • Airfreight conveyor truck
  • Two way radios
  • Ladders

Technology

Office suite software
Corel WordPerfect Office Suite
Microsoft Office
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software
Warehouse management system WMS

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Management of Personnel Resources
  • Active Listening
  • Monitoring
  • Speaking

Knowledge

Business
customer service
management
Safety and Government
public safety and security
Transportation
movement of people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road
Arts and Humanities
English language

Education

  • 64% High school diploma or equivalent
  • 18% Bachelor's degree
  • 10% Less than high school diploma

Experience

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

  • Enterprising (Persuader)
  • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Integrity
  • Self Control
  • Attention to Detail
  • Dependability
  • Cooperation
  • Leadership

Values

  • Independence
  • Support
  • Relationships

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Attention
  • Ideas and Logic
  • Visual Understanding

This is what Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors across the country typically make.

$22.01 / hour
$45,770 /year

Entry Level

$28.33 / hour
$58,920 /year

Median Level

$43.94 / hour
$91,400 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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