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Career Typical Tasks

Daily Tasks
Accompany aircraft as a member of the flight crew in order to monitor and handle cargo in flight.
Calculate load weights for different aircraft compartments, using charts and computers.
Determine the quantity and orientation of cargo, and compute an aircraft's center of gravity.
Direct ground crews in the loading, unloading, securing, and staging of aircraft cargo or baggage.
Distribute cargo in such a manner that space use is maximized.

Daily Work Activities
Use oral or written communication techniques.
Explain rules, policies or regulations.
Prepare reports.
Schedule employee work hours.
Perform safety inspections in transportation setting.
Assign work to staff or employees.
Establish employee performance standards.
Evaluate performance of employees or contract personnel.
Prepare or maintain employee records.
Orient new employees.
Recommend personnel actions, such as promotions, transfers, and dismissals.
Resolve personnel problems or grievances.
Verify cargo against shipping papers.
Recommend improvements to work methods or procedures.
Load/unload passenger luggage or cargo.
Direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff.
Oversee work progress to verify safety or conformance to standards.
Determine loaded cargo complies with regulations or specifications.
Review schedules to obtain cargo loading information.
Conduct training for personnel.
Maintain production or work records.
Monitor worker performance.
Resolve or assist workers to resolve work problems.

Other Work Activities
Coaching and Developing OthersIdentifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesProviding information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Controlling Machines and ProcessesUsing either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
Coordinating the Work and Activities of OthersGetting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsDeveloping constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with StandardsUsing relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Getting InformationObserving, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating SubordinatesProviding guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Handling and Moving ObjectsUsing hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and EventsIdentifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Making Decisions and Solving ProblemsAnalyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Monitor Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsMonitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or EquipmentRunning, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkDeveloping specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Performing General Physical ActivitiesPerforming physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with OthersHandling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
Scheduling Work and ActivitiesScheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
Updating and Using Relevant KnowledgeKeeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
     Schools Offering Degrees for
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors
Get Info From WyotechWyotechCampusBedford, MA 01730
Get Info From Vaughn College of Aeronautics and TechnologyVaughn College of Aeronautics and TechnologyCampusFlushing, NY 11369
Get Info From Pittsburgh Institute of AeronauticsPittsburgh Institute of AeronauticsCampusWest Mifflin, PA 15122
Get Info From Embry Riddle Aeronautical UniversityEmbry Riddle Aeronautical UniversityCampusDaytona Beach, FL 32114
Get Info From Everglades UniversityEverglades UniversityCampusOrlando, FL 32807
Get Info From Everglades UniversityEverglades UniversityCampusBoca Raton, FL 33431
Get Info From National Aviation Academy A & P SchoolNational Aviation Academy A & P SchoolCampusClearwater, FL 33760
Get Info From Pittsburgh Institute of AeronauticsPittsburgh Institute of AeronauticsCampusVienna, OH 44473
Get Info From Michigan Institute of Aviation and TechnologyMichigan Institute of Aviation and TechnologyCampusBelleville, MI 48111
Get Info From Mountain Air HelicoptersMountain Air HelicoptersCampusLogan, UT 84321
Get Info From San Joaquin Valley College - Fresno Aviation CampusSan Joaquin Valley College - Fresno Aviation CampusCampusFresno, CA 93727
Get Info From WyotechWyotechCampusOakland, CA 94621

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