O*NET-SOC 53-1041.00
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors
Supervise and coordinate the activities of ground crew in the loading, unloading, securing, and staging of aircraft cargo or baggage. May 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.
From O*NET 30.3
Tasks
From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them
Free · O*NET 30.3- Calculate load weights for different aircraft compartments, using charts and computers.Supplemental14433
- Determine the quantity and orientation of cargo, and compute an aircraft's center of gravity.Core14435
- Direct ground crews in the loading, unloading, securing, or staging of aircraft cargo or baggage.Core14434
- Train new employees in areas such as safety procedures or equipment operation.Core20933
- Distribute cargo to maximize use of space.Core14432
- Accompany aircraft as a member of the flight crew to monitor and handle cargo in flight.Supplemental14436
Technology Skills
From O*NET 30.3, 8 examples in 7 categories, 5 Hot Technology
Free · O*NET 30.3Inventory management software
- Cargo tracking system software
Office suite software
- Corel WordPerfect Office Suite
- Microsoft Office softwareHot Technology
Web page creation and editing software
- FacebookHot Technology
Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft ExcelHot Technology
Electronic mail software
- Microsoft OutlookHot Technology
Word processing software
- Microsoft WordHot Technology
Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software
- Warehouse management system WMS
Detailed Work Activities
From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it
Free · O*NET 30.3Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Monitor cargo area conditions.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Calculate weights, volumes or other characteristics of materials.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Performing General Physical Activities
Load shipments, belongings, or materials.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Training and Teaching Others
Train personnel on proper operational procedures.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Direct material handling or moving activities.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Job Zone
From O*NET 30.3
Free · O*NET 30.3Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source
WFA coverage: AI skills for this job
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openPilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.
Equivalents
NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents
Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)
Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)No NICE work role maps to this job.