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How to become aircraft cargo handling supervisorseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$58,170
25th–75th pct. $49,820–$78,530
Top pay (est.)
$119,800
Top 10% $92,160
Pay in 5 years
$68,400est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$80,500est.
$69,200–$93,500
Outlook score
60/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
44%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
+9.2%
900 openings / yr

How to become aircraft cargo handling supervisors

Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
BLS
Related experience
Less than 5 years
On-the-job training
None

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors

Key skills

Monitoring
3.9
Management of Personnel Resources
3.8
Learning Strategies
3.6
Critical Thinking
3.5
Time Management
3.5
Coordination
3.5
Writing
3.2
Social Perceptiveness
3.2

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Customer and Personal Service
5.6
Public Safety and Security
4.9
Education and Training
4.4
English Language
4.4
Transportation
4.4
Administration and Management
4.3
Administrative
4.3
Computers and Electronics
4.0

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkGuiding, Directing, and Motivating SubordinatesPerforming General Physical ActivitiesUpdating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Important abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionStatic StrengthVisualizationProblem SensitivitySelective Attention

Education of workers

High school diploma
64%
Bachelor's degree
18%
Less than high school
10%
Some college
5%
Post-secondary certificate
3%

Training before entry

Up to 1 month
34%
3–6 months
26%
6–12 months
19%
1–3 months
16%
2–4 years
3%
1–2 years
2%

Related work experience

1–2 years
42%
2–4 years
22%
6–12 months
13%
Up to 1 month
10%
None
6%
Over 10 years
3%
3–6 months
3%
4–6 years
2%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as aircraft cargo handling supervisors

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.