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Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors

SOC 53-1011.00

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.

Zone 2 Transportation and Material Moving

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Critical Thinking

3.8

Management of Personnel Resources

3.8

Active Listening

3.6

Speaking

3.6

Monitoring

3.6

Time Management

3.6

Learning Strategies

3.5

Coordination

3.5

Knowledge Areas 8

Customer and Personal Service

4.7

Public Safety and Security

4.4

Transportation

4.3

English Language

4.3

Administration and Management

3.8

Clerical

3.7

Personnel and Human Resources

3.5

Mathematics

3.5

Key Tasks

1Determine the quantity and orientation of cargo and compute an aircraft's center of gravity.

2Direct ground crews in the loading, unloading, securing, or staging of aircraft cargo or baggage.

3Train new employees in areas such as safety procedures or equipment operation.

4Distribute cargo in such a manner that space use is maximized.

5Calculate load weights for different aircraft compartments, using charts and computers.

Also Known As

Air Cargo Ground Crew Supervisor Air Cargo Ground Operations Supervisor Air Cargo Specialist Air Cargo Specialist Supervisor Aircraft Loadmaster Airfreight Loading Supervisor Airfreight Operations Agent Airport Operations Supervisor Airport Ramp Supervisor Baggage Handling Supervisor