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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About the Job


Indiana Average Salary $56,760.00
Average Time to Fill 0 days
Typical Education Post-secondary certificate or some college courses
Typical Experience Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
10 Year Projected Openings (2016-2026) 202
10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2026) 13.09 %

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Skills Profile



Essential (Soft) Skills

Essential Skills to Employers

Attention to Detail
Information Gathering
Critical Thinking
Decision-making
Oral Communication
Following Directions
Resource Management
Integrity
Technology and Tool Usage
Leadership
Work Ethic
Written Communication
Customer Service
Professionalism
Organization
Teamwork

Top Job Duties and Responsibilities

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Monitor transportation operations to ensure compliance with regulations or standards
Monitor loading processes to ensure procedural compliance
Monitor work environment to ensure safety or adherence to specifications
Monitor aircraft equipment operation to detect problems
Detect installation, maintenance, or repair concerns by listening for abnormalities
Monitor transportation or shipping related equipment operation to detect problems
Ensure compliance with polices or regulations
Monitor engine operation or functioning
Monitor repairs or maintenance to enforce standards
Monitor performance of others
Monitor equipment or instrument gauges and displays
Maintain air and ground security of aircraft
Maintain safe work environment
Monitor entrance or exit of persons
Control authorized entry and exit in restricted areas
Block physical access to restricted areas
Manage security for visitors or employees
Monitor regulatory compliance
Monitor activities of individuals to ensure safety or compliance with rules
Examine financial records to ensure compliance with policies or regulations
Monitor perimeter and surroundings in protective settings
Locate suspicious objects or vehicles
Monitor railroad vehicle or equipment operation
Detect infractions of rules
Monitor financial performance
Measure internal and external transportation, delivery, or distribution performance
Monitor public transportation and transit systems operation
Monitor contract performance
Monitor alarm systems to detect fires or other emergencies
Monitor organizational procedures for usefulness or potential updates
Monitor project risk mitigation plan
Observe weather conditions
Monitor project scope guidelines
Monitor variables affecting route activities

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Employ aircraft safety regulations
Implement freight shipping or storage procedures
Employ visual flight procedures
Discharge workers using employee dismissal guidelines
Route freight shipments
Implement company or staff policies
Terminate personnel or staff employment
Terminate contractor employment
Employ aviation emergency procedures
Maintain separation standards in air traffic control
Follow transportation, shipping, or material moving safety procedures and regulations
Terminate vendor relationships
Implement transportation changes to reduce environmental impact
Follow safety procedures for vehicle operation
Alter in-flight responses based on data provided
Resolve operational shipping or transportation issues
Approve expenditures
Conduct evacuation procedures
Recommend personnel actions such as promotions, transfers, and dismissals
Identify best itinerary based on knowledge of routes
Determine negligence or violation of laws or regulations
Implement organizational process or policy changes
Resolve personnel problems
Determine administrative policies or standards
Solve workplace administrative problems

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material

Perform transportation or shipping related safety inspection
Inspect facilities to determine repair or replacement needs
Inspect materials or equipment to determine need for repair or replacement
Inspect aircraft or aircraft components
Inspect transportation or shipping related machinery or equipment
Inspect facilities to ensure compliance with transportation related standards
Conduct preflight, in-flight, or post-flight checks of aircraft
Inspect facilities or equipment for regulatory or hazard compliance concerns
Inspect facilities to ensure compliance with security or personal safety regulations
Report vehicle or equipment malfunctions
Test performance of aircraft equipment
Monitor administrative compliance with regulations or standards
Perform safety inspection related to an installation, maintenance, or repair
Inspect safety equipment to ensure proper functioning
Perform inspection of tools or equipment prior to use
Perform tests to assess compliance with standards
Inspect vehicle body to determine extent of damages and repairs needed
Inspect vehicle to detect malfunctions or maintenance needed
Test mechanical products or equipment
Test electrical or electronic systems or equipment
Inspect cargo to identify potential hazards
Inspect installation, maintenance, or repair machinery or equipment
Ensure equipment is operating to prescribed standards
Evaluate equipment for compliance with standards
Determine mechanical repairs or modifications needed
Test electrical or electronic wiring or fixtures
Inspect completed repair work to ensure proper functioning

Getting Information

Review work orders or schedules to determine operations or procedures
Read operating, service, or repair manuals
Review schedules to obtain cargo loading information
Review traffic routing or control plans
Review transportation related codes and specifications
Review flight data prior to flight
Review transportation, shipping, or material moving work orders
Review maps to determine location or routes
Review navigation charts to determine routes
Review arrival or departure schedules
Read work orders to determine material or setup requirements
Review switching or train orders
Review installation, maintenance, or repair work orders
Interpret information from diagrams, blueprints, schematics, or technical drawings
Obtain flight information from dispatcher
Perform manual or electronic surveillance to detect or record suspicious or illegal activities
Operate surveillance equipment to detect suspicious or illegal activities

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Direct material handling or moving activities
Supervise transportation, shipping, or material moving personnel
Oversee marine cargo handling
Direct passenger or freight transport activities
Oversee activities related to dispatching, routing, or tracking transportation vehicles
Coordinate operational activities
Manage individual and organizational contracts
Assign work to staff or employees
Coordinate shipping activities with external parties
Supervise security, law enforcement, or protective services personnel
Manage interdepartmental programs or initiatives
Manage organizational or program policies
Supervise clerical or administrative personnel
Manage handling of hazardous, toxic, or non-compliant materials

Documenting/Recording Information

Record production data
Maintain flight records or logs
Maintain detailed transportation logs
Maintain transportation records
Maintain personnel records
Maintain transportation related repair or maintenance records
Record information about suspicious objects
Manage law enforcement or security related records or files
Document organizational or operational procedures
Record service or repair activities
Record test or inspection results, procedures, or data
Maintain file of job openings
Maintain job descriptions
Maintain record of expenses

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