Description
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.
Interests
- Enterprising
- Conventional
- Realistic
Work Values
- Independence
- Support
- Relationships
Work Styles
- Integrity
- Self-Control
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Cooperation
Tasks
- 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.
Work Activities
- Getting Information
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
- Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
- Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Detailed Work Activities
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
- Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Technology Skills
- Office suite software
- Spreadsheet software
- Electronic mail software
- Word processing software
- Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software
Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Problem Sensitivity
- Deductive Reasoning
- Far Vision
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Management of Personnel Resources
- Active Listening
- Monitoring
- Speaking
Knowledge
- Customer and Personal Service
- Public Safety and Security
- Transportation
- English Language
- Administration and Management
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
Air Cargo ProfessionalCertifying Organization
International Air Transport Association
Type
Core
Certificate name
Certified Cargo Security ProfessionalCertifying Organization
North American Transportation Management Institute
Type
Advanced
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $38,010 |
| Median (50%) | $63,940 |
| High (90%) | $96,300 |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | $60,821 |
| Mid Level | $76,966 |
| Senior Level | $89,352 |
| Expert Level | $125,287 |
Employability
There are currently 9,100 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 9,700 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 8%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 8%
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