Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors
Supervise and coordinate the activities of ground crew in the loading, unloading, securing, and staging of aircraft cargo or baggage.
About the profession
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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Occupation on screen: Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (O*NET 53-1041.00). CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration)
Personality Fit
Based on the Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors role, here are the RIASEC personality types that tend to thrive in this career. While these alignments are common, individual success depends on motivation, skill development, and finding the right work environment.
Enterprising
Leading, persuading, business
Social
Helping, teaching, working with people
Conventional
Organizing, detail-oriented, structured
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Career Path
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Career Ladder
Trainee Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor → Technician Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor → Senior Technician Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor → Lead Technician Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
$91K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
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Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $45,770 - $57,178/year With equity/bonuses: $50,347 - $68,614 Top markets (SF/NYC): $52,635 - $68,614 Execute core tasks using Critical Thinking…
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Day in Life
Junior vs Senior, daily schedule breakdown
9am, Distribute cargo to maximize use of space. 10am, Determine the quantity and orientation of cargo, and compute an aircraft's center of gravity.
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $32,039 - $51,460 Year 2-3: Junior level $57,178 - $65,156 Year 4-6: Mid level $65,156 - $70,643 Year 7-10: Senior level $70,643 - $83,993 Year 10+:…
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You find the craft of a Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Critical Thinking and Management of Personnel…
💰 Salary Range
BLS OEWS, May 2023Half of U.S. workers in this occupation earn more than this, half earn less.
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