Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors

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.

Aircraft cargo handling supervisor Salaries

• 2020 employment: 11,000
• May 2021 median annual wage: $53,540

Job Outlook for Aircraft cargo handling supervisors

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

• Number of new jobs: 1,300
• Growth rate: 12 percent (Faster than average)

How to Become an Aircraft cargo handling supervisor

Education and training:

• Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Work experience in a related occupation: Less than 5 years
• Typical on-the-job training: None

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