Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors
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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BLS projects U.S. employment for Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors to increase by 9.2% between 2024 and 2034, from 9,700 to 10,600 jobs. Its estimate of 900 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($58,170), education (High school diploma or equivalent), and related experience (Less than 5 years) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
9,700
Projected employment (2034)
10,600
Projected change (2024–2034)
9%
Annual openings (projected average)
900
Pay & Preparation
$58,170
High school diploma or equivalent
Less than 5 years
None
Essential Skills
Management of Personnel Resources (3.75/5) • Critical Thinking (3.75/5) • Speaking (3.62/5) • Monitoring (3.62/5) • Active Listening (3.62/5) • Time Management (3.62/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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