Supervisors begin by reviewing flight manifests and calculating load distributions to maximize cargo space utilization while maintaining proper aircraft balance. They direct ground crews in safely loading and securing cargo using specialized equipment and procedures. Throughout operations, they monitor compliance with safety standards and weight restrictions. When serving as flight crew loadmasters, they accompany aircraft to handle and monitor cargo during flight. They also train new employees on safety procedures and equipment operation.
Successful aircraft cargo handling supervisors demonstrate exceptional dependability and attention to detail, as cargo loading errors can compromise flight safety. They possess strong oral communication skills to effectively direct ground crews and coordinate with pilots and air traffic personnel. Problem-solving abilities are essential for calculating weight distributions and resolving loading challenges under time pressure. Those who excel combine physical coordination for hands-on cargo handling with leadership skills to motivate and guide diverse teams in high-stakes aviation environments.
Core supervisory functions involving decision-making, problem-solving, and team coordination show low automation risk. While cargo tracking systems and weight calculation software may enhance efficiency, the need for human oversight of safety-critical loading operations and crew management remains essential.
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| TERM | COUNT | FREQ | BAR | SOURCE ATTRIBUTION |
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| tendency | 42 | 0.0163 | onet dimensi 100% | |
| others | 38 | 0.0147 | onet dimensi 100% | |
| equipment | 31 | 0.0120 | onet dimensi 74% wikipedia 16% | |
| cargo | 23 | 0.0089 | inference 65% onet tasks 17% | |
| aircraft | 17 | 0.0066 | inference 53% onet tasks 24% | |
| operations | 17 | 0.0066 | inference 47% onet dimensi 35% | |
| principles | 16 | 0.0062 | onet dimensi 100% | |
| handling | 14 | 0.0054 | inference 43% onet dimensi 36% | |
| procedures | 13 | 0.0050 | onet dimensi 62% inference 23% | |
| materials | 13 | 0.0050 | onet dimensi 77% dwas 23% | |
| includes | 12 | 0.0046 | onet dimensi 100% | |
| control | 12 | 0.0046 | onet dimensi 100% | |
| objects | 12 | 0.0046 | onet dimensi 100% | |
| services | 11 | 0.0043 | onet dimensi 55% wikipedia 45% | |
| ideas | 11 | 0.0043 | onet dimensi 100% | |
| orientation | 10 | 0.0039 | onet dimensi 90% onet tasks 10% | |
| ground | 10 | 0.0039 | wikipedia 60% inference 30% | |
| flight | 10 | 0.0039 | inference 60% onet tasks 20% | |
| management | 10 | 0.0039 | onet dimensi 70% inference 30% | |
| techniques | 10 | 0.0039 | onet dimensi 100% | |
| activities | 10 | 0.0039 | onet dimensi 90% dwas 10% | |
| body | 10 | 0.0039 | onet dimensi 100% | |
| problems | 9 | 0.0035 | onet dimensi 100% | |
| problem | 9 | 0.0035 | onet dimensi 78% inference 22% | |
| standards | 9 | 0.0035 | onet dimensi 89% inference 11% | |
| resources | 9 | 0.0035 | onet dimensi 100% | |
| quickly | 9 | 0.0035 | onet dimensi 100% | |
| safety | 8 | 0.0031 | inference 75% onet tasks 12% | |
| monitoring | 8 | 0.0031 | onet dimensi 100% | |
| needs | 8 | 0.0031 | onet dimensi 100% |
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[Core] [60% incumbents] Distribute cargo to maximize use of space. DWAs: Load shipments, belongings, or materials. [Supplemental] [60% incumbents] Calculate load weights for different aircraft compartments, using charts and computers. DWAs: Calculate weights, volumes or other characteristics of materials. [Core] [59% incumbents] Determine the quantity and orientation of cargo, and compute an aircraft's center of gravity. DWAs: Calculate weights, volumes or other characteristics of materials. [Core] [59% incumbents] Direct ground crews in the loading, unloading, securing, or staging of aircraft cargo or baggage. DWAs: Direct material handling or moving activities. [Core] [59% incumbents] Train new employees in areas such as safety procedures or equipment operation. DWAs: Train personnel on proper operational procedures. [Supplemental] [59% incumbents] Accompany aircraft as a member of the flight crew to monitor and handle cargo in flight. DWAs: Monitor cargo area conditions.
--- SKILLS --- Critical Thinking (imp:3.75 lvl:3.50) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ Active Listening (imp:3.62 lvl:3.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand Speaking (imp:3.62 lvl:3.12) — Talking to others to convey information effectively. Monitoring (imp:3.62 lvl:3.88) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization Learning Strategies (imp:3.50 lvl:3.62) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo Reading Comprehension (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents. Writing (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc Mathematics (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Using mathematics to solve problems. Active Learning (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr Science (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems. --- KNOWLEDGE --- Customer and Personal Service (imp:4.65 lvl:5.62) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic Public Safety and Security (imp:4.40 lvl:4.88) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote Transportation (imp:4.31 lvl:4.36) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea English Language (imp:4.29 lvl:4.36) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea Administration and Management (imp:3.76 lvl:4.32) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, Administrative (imp:3.72 lvl:4.26) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce Personnel and Human Resources (imp:3.49 lvl:3.84) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra Mathematics (imp:3.45 lvl:3.94) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl Education and Training (imp:3.43 lvl:4.44) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching Computers and Electronics (imp:3.42 lvl:4.03) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput Telecommunications (imp:3.40 lvl:3.11) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te Production and Processing (imp:3.19 lvl:3.53) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot Geography (imp:3.17 lvl:3.52) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an Law and Government (imp:2.90 lvl:3.23) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat Psychology (imp:2.80 lvl:3.23) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, Communications and Media (imp:2.71 lvl:2.58) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m Economics and Accounting (imp:2.52 lvl:2.16) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar Mechanical (imp:2.36 lvl:2.55) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main Physics (imp:2.27 lvl:2.10) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, Foreign Language (imp:2.21 lvl:2.18) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu Sales and Marketing (imp:2.17 lvl:1.92) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products Engineering and Technology (imp:2.17 lvl:2.52) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th Chemistry (imp:2.02 lvl:1.54) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.99 lvl:1.75) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r Biology (imp:1.90 lvl:1.22) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd Food Production (imp:1.76) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food Design (imp:1.73 lvl:1.24) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of Building and Construction (imp:1.63 lvl:0.94) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.63) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.55 lvl:0.91) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human History and Archeology (imp:1.40) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi Fine Arts (imp:1.26) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.26 lvl:0.20) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their --- ABILITIES --- Oral Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:3.88) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through Oral Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:3.88) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.88 lvl:3.50) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.62 lvl:3.12) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that Far Vision (imp:3.62 lvl:3.25) — The ability to see details at a distance. Selective Attention (imp:3.50 lvl:3.50) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac Multilimb Coordination (imp:3.50 lvl:3.00) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or Near Vision (imp:3.50 lvl:3.25) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). Perceptual Speed (imp:3.38 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among Speech Recognition (imp:3.38 lvl:3.00) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person. Information Ordering (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so Visualization (imp:3.25 lvl:3.62) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when Time Sharing (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of Static Strength (imp:3.25 lvl:3.75) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects. Speech Clarity (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. Written Comprehension (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. Written Expression (imp:3.12 lvl:2.88) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion Category Flexibility (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping Trunk Strength (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the Auditory Attention (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas Speed of Closure (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.00 lvl:2.62) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold Manual Dexterity (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your Rate Control (imp:3.00 lvl:2.50) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an Reaction Time (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou Extent Flexibility (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs. Depth Perception (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you Originality (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob Number Facility (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly. Control Precision (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch Finger Dexterity (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot Dynamic Strength (imp:2.62 lvl:2.25) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv Stamina (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.62 lvl:2.25) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh Memorization (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced Response Orientation (imp:2.50 lvl:2.62) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o Speed of Limb Movement (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs. Glare Sensitivity (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting. Spatial Orientation (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta Peripheral Vision (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar Sound Localization (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated. Explosive Strength (imp:1.75 lvl:1.12) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo Night Vision (imp:1.75 lvl:1.25) — The ability to see under low-light conditions. --- WORK ACTIVITIES --- Getting Information (imp:4.39 lvl:4.51) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.36 lvl:4.57) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.21 lvl:5.04) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:4.20 lvl:4.60) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:4.11 lvl:4.30) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.07 lvl:4.62) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:4.05 lvl:4.81) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance Handling and Moving Objects (imp:4.04 lvl:5.62) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.99 lvl:4.81) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.98 lvl:4.29) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:3.96 lvl:3.71) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.93 lvl:4.29) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.92 lvl:4.91) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, Working with Computers (imp:3.86 lvl:3.59) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.78 lvl:3.79) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.78 lvl:3.97) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.75 lvl:4.90) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.70 lvl:3.99) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.68 lvl:3.95) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw Processing Information (imp:3.67 lvl:4.24) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.64 lvl:3.84) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.60 lvl:3.40) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.58 lvl:3.73) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:3.56 lvl:4.33) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.51 lvl:3.65) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.50 lvl:4.63) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.45 lvl:4.20) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.37 lvl:3.55) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.34 lvl:3.73) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:3.21 lvl:3.31) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.18 lvl:3.25) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. Thinking Creatively (imp:3.15 lvl:3.43) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.10 lvl:3.21) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:3.04 lvl:2.80) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.93 lvl:3.12) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.70 lvl:2.54) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.61 lvl:2.33) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.58 lvl:2.69) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.38 lvl:2.04) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:2.34 lvl:2.11) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.81 lvl:1.57) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t --- WORK STYLES --- Dependability (imp:7.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o Attention to Detail (imp:6.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work. Integrity (imp:5.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work. Cautiousness (imp:4.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related Self-Control (imp:3.00) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res Dependability (imp:2.65) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o Attention to Detail (imp:2.60) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work. Cautiousness (imp:2.50) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related Leadership Orientation (imp:2.43) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work. Stress Tolerance (imp:2.21) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work. Integrity (imp:2.13) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work. Self-Control (imp:2.02) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res Stress Tolerance (imp:2.00) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work. Cooperation (imp:1.92) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work. Self-Confidence (imp:1.73) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control Perseverance (imp:1.67) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in Achievement Orientation (imp:1.66) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, Adaptability (imp:1.61) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas Initiative (imp:1.29) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may Social Orientation (imp:1.20) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work. Leadership Orientation (imp:1.00) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work. Optimism (imp:0.87) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un Intellectual Curiosity (imp:0.84) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep Sincerity (imp:0.74) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:0.41) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work. Empathy (imp:0.37) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel Humility (imp:0.29) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work. Innovation (imp:0.13) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work. Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work. Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work. Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work. --- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS --- Management of Personnel Resources (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best Time Management (imp:3.62 lvl:3.50) — Managing one's own time and the time of others. Coordination (imp:3.50 lvl:3.50) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.38 lvl:3.00) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. Instructing (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Teaching others how to do something. Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.12 lvl:2.88) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev Systems Analysis (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, Service Orientation (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — Actively looking for ways to help people. Persuasion (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior. Operations Monitoring (imp:2.75 lvl:2.38) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr Operation and Control (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems. Systems Evaluation (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate Negotiation (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences. Troubleshooting (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it. Management of Material Resources (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi Equipment Maintenance (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o Repairing (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools. Equipment Selection (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job. Operations Analysis (imp:1.75 lvl:1.50) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design. Technology Design (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs. Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the Programming (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — Writing computer programs for various purposes. Installation (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
--- NATIONAL WAGES --- total_employment : 9,760 annual_median : $58,170 annual_pct10 : $41,690 annual_pct25 : $49,820 annual_pct75 : $78,530 annual_pct90 : $92,160 annual_mean : $65,010 hourly_median : $27.97 --- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION --- highest_state : Georgia ($81,380) lowest_state : Oklahoma ($41,600) dispersion_ratio : 1.956x --- TOP STATES BY WAGE (37 total) --- Transportation and Warehousing emp: 9,500 median: $ 57,700 Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp: 120 median: $ 80,550 Manufacturing emp: 50 median: $ 87,080 --- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (3 total) --- Transportation and Warehousing emp: 9,500 median: $ 57,700 Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp: 120 median: $ 80,550 Manufacturing emp: 50 median: $ 87,080
exact_match_status : no_exact_match matched_title : N/A match_score : 0.0000 wikidata_qid : N/A word_count : 0 wikipedia_url : N/A license : CC BY-SA 4.0 fetched_at : 2026-06-02T23:28:47.578358Z --- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) --- Title: EVA Air (similarity: 0.1429) URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EVA_Air QID: Q715113 Extract: EVA Airways Corporation is an international airline headquartered in Taoyuan. It is one of the three largest airlines in Taiwan along with China Airlines and Starlux Airlines. The privately owned airline operates passenger and dedicated cargo services to over 40 international destinations in Asia, A Title: ValuJet Flight 592 (similarity: 0.2642) URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ValuJet_Flight_592 QID: Q947452 Extract: ValuJet Flight 592 was a regularly scheduled flight from Miami to Atlanta in the United States. On May 11, 1996, the ValuJet Airlines McDonnell Douglas DC-9 operating the route crashed into the Florida Everglades about 10 minutes after departing Miami due to a fire in the cargo compartment. The fire Title: Unifi Aviation (similarity: 0.1633) URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unifi_Aviation QID: Q5204248 Extract: Unifi Aviation, LLC is the largest aviation ground handling services in North America. Unifi was formed late 2018, after Delta Air Lines sold a stake of its subsidiary, DAL Global Services, to Argenbright Holdings. Unifi is jointly owned by Argenbright, who owns 51% of the company and Delta, who own Title: Aviapartner (similarity: 0.3478) URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aviapartner QID: Q790795 Extract: Aviapartner, whose origins date back to 1949 under the name of Herfurth Air Services to become 'Belgavia' in the late 1960s, is a Belgian company that provides ground handling services at 72 airports in Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands and recently in South Africa. Among the a Title: Ground support equipment (similarity: 0.3390) URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ground_support_equipment QID: Q5610980 Extract: Ground support equipment (GSE) is the support equipment found at an airport, usually on the apron, the servicing area by the terminal. This equipment is used to service the aircraft between flights. As the name suggests, ground support equipment is there to support the operations of aircraft whilst
model_pass1 : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2 : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes : Strong O*NET data with detailed task descriptions, clear skill requirements, and comprehensive wage/employment statistics from BLS OEWS May 2025. Limited Wikipedia coverage does not impact confidence given robust occupational data.
inferred_at : 2026-06-04T02:48:12.314920+00:00
tokens_input : 4,476
tokens_output : 4,150
cost_usd : $0.043045
wikipedia_used : False
wikipedia_title : None
wikipedia_note : No exact Wikipedia match found, with semantic neighbors showing general aviation industry companies but lacking specific cargo handling supervisor content. This specialized aviation role appears underrepresented in current Wikipedia coverage.
--- PROSE FIELDS ---
ROLE SUMMARY:
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors oversee ground crew operations for loading, unloading, securing, and staging aircraft cargo and baggage at airports. They calculate load weights and aircraft center of gravity using charts and computers to ensure safe flight operations. These supervisors may also serve as flight crew members to monitor cargo during transport.
DAY IN THE LIFE:
Supervisors begin by reviewing flight manifests and calculating load distributions to maximize cargo space utilization while maintaining proper aircraft balance. They direct ground crews in safely loading and securing cargo using specialized equipment and procedures. Throughout operations, they monitor compliance with safety standards and weight restrictions. When serving as flight crew loadmasters, they accompany aircraft to handle and monitor cargo during flight. They also train new employees on safety procedures and equipment operation.
WHO THRIVES:
Successful aircraft cargo handling supervisors demonstrate exceptional dependability and attention to detail, as cargo loading errors can compromise flight safety. They possess strong oral communication skills to effectively direct ground crews and coordinate with pilots and air traffic personnel. Problem-solving abilities are essential for calculating weight distributions and resolving loading challenges under time pressure. Those who excel combine physical coordination for hands-on cargo handling with leadership skills to motivate and guide diverse teams in high-stakes aviation environments.
CAREER ENTRY:
Most positions require a high school diploma (64.1% of workers), with 18.5% holding bachelor's degrees according to education distribution data. Entry typically involves on-the-job training in cargo handling procedures, aircraft weight and balance calculations, and aviation safety regulations. Experience in warehousing, logistics, or supervisory roles provides valuable background for advancement to these positions.
CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Aircraft cargo handling supervisors can advance to transportation and distribution management roles or specialize in airfield operations. Career progression may lead to positions as transportation inspectors or airport operations managers. The specialized knowledge of aircraft operations and cargo logistics also opens pathways to airline operations management or freight forwarding companies.
MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The occupation employs 9,760 workers nationally with a median annual wage of $58,170 according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data. Wages range from $41,690 to $92,160, with significant geographic variation from Oklahoma ($41,600) to Georgia ($81,380), representing a 1.96x ratio. Employment concentrates heavily in Transportation and Warehousing (9,500 positions), with minimal presence in government (120) and manufacturing (50) sectors. The specialized nature and critical safety requirements suggest stable demand at major cargo hubs.
AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Core supervisory functions involving decision-making, problem-solving, and team coordination show low automation risk. While cargo tracking systems and weight calculation software may enhance efficiency, the need for human oversight of safety-critical loading operations and crew management remains essential.
--- REASONED EDGES ---
[skill_overlap] First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators (53-1043.00) — confidence:high
reasoning: Both roles require coordination of workers (4.1 importance) and management of personnel resources (3.8 importance/level) in transportation operations.
data: Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
data: Management of Personnel Resources
[knowledge_overlap] Airfield Operations Specialists (53-2022.00) — confidence:high
reasoning: Shared transportation knowledge (4.3 importance/4.4 level) and public safety expertise (4.4 importance/4.9 level) are critical for both airport ground operations.
data: Transportation knowledge
data: Public Safety and Security knowledge
[career_pathway] Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071.00) — confidence:medium
reasoning: Management of personnel resources (3.8) and administration knowledge (3.8 importance/4.3 level) provide foundation for advancing to distribution management roles.
data: Administration and Management knowledge
data: Management of Personnel Resources
[task_similarity] Cargo and Freight Agents (43-5011.00) — confidence:high
reasoning: Both calculate cargo weights and distributions, with shared work activities in getting information (4.4 importance) and handling cargo operations.
data: Calculate load weights
data: Getting Information work activity
[riasec_cluster] First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand (53-1042.00) — confidence:high
reasoning: Enterprise-oriented roles (5.37 E score) focused on directing material handling operations with similar supervisory responsibilities.
data: Enterprise RIASEC code
data: Direct material handling activities
--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
match_keywords : ['aircraft cargo', 'loadmaster', 'cargo handling', 'ground crew', 'aircraft loading', 'cargo supervisor', 'baggage handling', 'cargo operations']
exclude_keywords : ['pilot', 'mechanic', 'air traffic', 'passenger service', 'flight attendant']
title_patterns : ['*cargo*supervisor*', '*loadmaster*', '*ground*crew*supervisor*', '*cargo*handling*', '*aircraft*cargo*']
common_variations: ['Air Cargo Supervisor', 'Aircraft Loadmaster', 'Cargo Service Supervisor', 'Ground Operations Supervisor', 'Baggage Handling Supervisor', 'Airport Ramp Supervisor', 'Airfreight Loading Supervisor', 'Cargo Services Coordinator']
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