Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors

Also called: Cargo Supervisor, Line Service Supervisor (LSS), Loadmaster, Ramp Supervisor

In the Marine Corps: Airborne and Air Delivery Specialist; Aircraft Maintenance (Fixed-Wing); Aircraft Maintenance (Rotary-Wing); Aviation Supply Specialist; Fixed-Wing Aircraft Flight Engineer, KC-130; Fixed-Wing Aircraft Loadmaster, KC-130; Helicopter Crew Chief, CH-53; Logistics/Embarkation Specialist; Tiltrotor Crew Chief, MV-22; VH-60N Presidential Helicopter Crew Chief; VH-92 Presidential Helicopter Crew Chief

What they do:

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.

On the job, you would:

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.
Train new employees in areas such as safety procedures or equipment operation.

Business

customer service
management

Safety and Government

public safety and security

Transportation

movement of people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road

Arts and Humanities

English language

Basic Skills

thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements

Problem Solving

noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

People and Technology Systems

thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one
figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it

Verbal