NorthStar

Occupations/53-1041.00

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.

High school

Usually a high school diploma, plus some experience or short training.

AI automation risk

33%

More resilient

Human characteristics

76%

Strong human-characteristic mix

Task orientation

68%

Higher automation risk

A day in this job

  • Task

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

  • Task

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

  • Task

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

These are core tasks from O*NET. The wording didn’t clearly split routine from human, so they are listed without that label.

Core tasks

  1. 01Determine the quantity and orientation of cargo, and compute an aircraft's center of gravity.
  2. 02Direct ground crews in the loading, unloading, securing, or staging of aircraft cargo or baggage.
  3. 03Train new employees in areas such as safety procedures or equipment operation.
  4. 04Distribute cargo to maximize use of space.

Model drivers (O*NET 1–5)

  • Repeating same tasks3.88
  • Degree of automation2.56
  • Time sitting2.48
  • Originality (ability)2.88
  • Conflict situations4.03
  • Hands-on objects/tools3.32
  • Outdoors / weather4.38
  • Disease exposure1.39
  • Decision freedom4.47

Top abilities

  • Oral Expression4.00
  • Oral Comprehension4.00
  • Problem Sensitivity3.88
  • Far Vision3.62
  • Deductive Reasoning3.62
  • Selective Attention3.50
  • Near Vision3.50
  • Multilimb Coordination3.50

Essential skills

  • Reading Comprehension3.25
  • Active Listening3.62
  • Writing3.12
  • Speaking3.62
  • Mathematics3.00
  • Science1.50
  • Critical Thinking3.75
  • Active Learning3.00
  • Learning Strategies3.50
  • Monitoring3.62

CIP matches

99.9999NO MATCH

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