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Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors

Median Salary
58,920
Job Outlook
N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

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.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$33,380

10%

$58,920

Median

$81,910

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    64%

  • Bachelor's degree

    18%

  • Less than high school

    10%

  • Some college

    4%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    2%

Skills and Interest

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Public Safety and Security
  • Education and Training
  • English Language
  • Transportation

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Enterprising

You love taking risks in business or personal projects — and have the leadership skills to back it up.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.