Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors coordinate and supervise the activities of ground crew in the loading, unloading, securing, and staging of aircraft cargo or baggage. They can determine the quantity and orientation of cargo and compute aircraft center of gravity, and also 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. This category includes loadmasters.
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- Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
What do they typically do
- Accompany aircraft as a member of the flight crew to monitor and handle cargo in flight
- Load shipments, belongings, or materials
- Determine the quantity and orientation of cargo and compute an aircraft's center of gravity
- Direct ground crews in the loading, unloading, securing, or staging of aircraft cargo or baggage
- Calculate weights, volumes or other characteristics of materials
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Education & Training
- Education These occupations usually require a high school diploma.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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