Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors
Industry Areas
- Couriers and Express Delivery Services
- Scheduled Air Transportation
- Support Activities for Air Transportation
Day-to-Day Tasks
- Distribute cargo in such a manner that space use is maximized.
- Calculate load weights for different aircraft compartments, using charts and computers.
- Direct ground crews in the loading, unloading, securing, or staging of aircraft cargo or baggage.
Work Environment
Military
Cargo specialists work outdoors on loading docks and indoors in warehouses.
Status
What is the difference between enlisted and officer?
Enlisted:Enlisted members enter the Military with a high school diploma (in some cases a GED), at a minimum. They are employed in almost every type of military career, often in hands-on roles.
Officers: Officers either enter the Military with a four-year college degree or greater or served previously as enlisted members, and are generally employed in management roles or highly specialized fields that require intensive training.
Officer
Enlisted
Military Breakdown
The number of people who currently hold this career in the Military.
3,124 Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors in the military
Service Branches
Cargo Specialists work in the following services:
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Skills at a Glance
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Workplace at a Glance
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