Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors — Tasks

Task statements

• 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.
• Distribute cargo to maximize use of space.
• Calculate load weights for different aircraft compartments, using charts and computers.
• Accompany aircraft as a member of the flight crew to monitor and handle cargo in flight.