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Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors - 53-1011.00

O*NET-SOC 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.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

  • Ramp Supervisor
  • Equipment Service Lead
  • Cargo Supervisor
  • Operations Supervisor
  • Line Service Supervisor (LSS)
  • Loadmaster
  • Ground Operations Supervisor
  • Operations Manager
  • Ramp Lead
  • Sort Operations Supervisor

SOC Occupation Groups

Related Occupations

Tasks

  • Accompany aircraft as a member of the flight crew to monitor and handle cargo in flight.
  • Calculate load weights for different aircraft compartments, using charts and computers.
  • 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.
  • Distribute cargo in such a manner that space use is maximized.

Detailed Work Activities

  • assign work to staff or employees
  • conduct training for personnel
  • determine loaded cargo complies with regulations or specifications
  • direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff
  • establish employee performance standards
  • evaluate performance of employees or contract personnel
  • explain rules, policies or regulations
  • load/unload passenger luggage or cargo
  • maintain production or work records
  • monitor worker performance
  • orient new employees
  • oversee work progress to verify safety or conformance to standards
  • perform safety inspections in transportation setting
  • prepare or maintain employee records
  • prepare reports
  • recommend improvements to work methods or procedures
  • recommend personnel actions, such as promotions, transfers, and dismissals
  • resolve or assist workers to resolve work problems
  • resolve personnel problems or grievances
  • review schedules to obtain cargo loading information
  • schedule employee work hours
  • use oral or written communication techniques
  • verify cargo against shipping papers

Military Crosswalk Titles

  • Air Transportation Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Air Transportation Manager (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Air Transportation Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Aircraft Loadmaster Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Aircraft Loadmaster Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Aircraft Loadmaster Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Aircraft Loadmaster Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • C-130 Loadmaster (Navy - Enlisted)
  • C-130 Second Loadmaster (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Loadmaster (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Naval Aircrewman Avionics (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Naval Aircrewman Helicopter (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Naval Aircrewman Mechanical (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Parachute Rigger (Coast Guard - Enlisted)

Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

No information available.

DOT Crosswalk Titles

  • Transportation Agent