Jobs / Physical work / 53-1041.00
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.
- US jobs
- 9,760
- Median wage
- $58,170 a year
- Job family
- Physical work
Can agents do the work of aircraft cargo handling supervisors?
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Typical tasks
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- 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.
- Distribute cargo to maximize use of space.
- Calculate load weights for different aircraft compartments, using charts and computers.
- Accompany aircraft as a member of the flight crew to monitor and handle cargo in flight.
Other job titles for this occupation (22)
Cargo Supervisor · Ground Operations Supervisor · Line Service Supervisor (LSS) · Loadmaster · Ramp and Cargo Supervisor · Ramp Supervisor · Air Cargo Ground Crew Supervisor · Air Cargo Ground Operations Supervisor · Air Cargo Specialist Supervisor · Air Cargo Supervisor · Aircraft Loadmaster · Airfreight Loading Supervisor · Airport Operations Supervisor · Airport Ramp Supervisor · Baggage Handling Supervisor · Cargo Service Supervisor · Cargo Services Coordinator · Ground Crew Supervisor · Helicopter Loadmaster · Ramp Boss · Sort Operations Supervisor · Station Loadmaster