Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2004-05 | All Occupations

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< Aircraft cargo handling supervisors >

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Aircraft cargo handling supervisors

Definition | Significant Points | Quick Stats

Definition

Direct ground crew in the loading, unloading, securing, and staging of aircraft cargo and baggage. 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.

source: OOH; about this section

Significant Points

2002 employment: 8,900
Projected 2002-12 employment change: About as fast as average
Most significant source of training: Work experience in a related occupation

source: OOH; about this section

Quick Stats

Aircraft cargo handling supervisors

2002 employment: 9,000
2012 projected employment: 10,000
Change — numeric: 1,000; percent: 15.6%
2002 median annual earnings: $37,220; earnings group: high
2002 self-employed: 0.2%
2002 part-time employment: low
2002 unemployment: low
Typical education and training: Work experience in a related occupation
Educational attainment — high school: 50.0%; some college: 36.5%; bachelor's degree: 13.5%

source: Employment Matrix; about this section

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