Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors

Course Advisor, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 33,280 - 85,460; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking an Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor to oversee ground crew operations for loading and unloading aircraft cargo or baggage. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership abilities, excellent critical thinking skills, and effective communication skills. Responsibilities include monitoring cargo during flight, optimizing load distribution, and training team members in safety protocols. This position offers a dynamic work environment, and candidates should be adaptable and skilled in personnel management.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills in managing ground crew for cargo handling.
• Ability to utilize critical thinking for problem-solving in logistics.
• Excellent communication and active listening skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate ground crew in loading and unloading cargo.
• Distribute cargo to maximize use of space in aircraft.
• Train new employees on safety procedures.

Skills

Management of Personnel Resources

Critical Thinking

Active Listening

Time Management

Speaking

Monitoring

Job description

Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor

Job Description: Supervise and coordinate ground crew in loading, unloading, securing, and staging aircraft cargo or baggage. May determine 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.

Responsibilities

• Accompany aircraft as a member of flight crew to monitor and handle cargo in flight.
• Direct ground crews in the loading, unloading, securing, or staging of aircraft cargo or baggage.
• Distribute cargo to maximize space use.
• Determine quantity and orientation of cargo and compute aircraft center of gravity.
• Calculate load weights for different aircraft compartments using charts and computers.
• Train new employees in safety procedures or equipment operation.

Qualifications / Skills

• Management of Personnel Resources: Motivating, developing, directing people as they work, identifying best people for the job.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions.
• Active Listening: Giving full attention, asking questions, not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Time Management: Managing own time and that of others.
• Speaking: Communicating information effectively.
• Monitoring: Assessing performance to improve or take corrective action.

Related Job Titles

• Equipment Service Lead
• Air Cargo Specialist
• Sort Operations Supervisor
• Operations Supervisor
• Station Loadmaster

Salary Range

Estimated annual salary: $33,280 – $85,460.