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Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors
 
Description

Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors - Direct ground crew in the loading, unloading, securing, and staging of aircraft cargo or baggage. 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.

O*NET code 53-1011.00

 
Wages

The national average annual salary for this occupation is $51,610 per year. Nationally, the average hourly wage for this occupation is $24.81.

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New Mexico Local Wages for Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors
AreaEntry WageAverage WageExperienced Wage
National Annual$51,610
National Hourly$24.81
Statewide Annual---
Statewide Hourly---
+ Metro Areas
Albuquerque Annual$28,779$36,330$40,105
Hourly $13.84$17.47$19.28
Farmington Annual---
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Las Cruces Annual---
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Santa Fe Annual---
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+ Regions
Central Annual$28,779$36,330$40,105
Hourly $13.84$17.47$19.28
Eastern Annual---
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Northern Annual---
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Southwestern Annual---
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A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
For more detailed information about New Mexico wages visit the Occupational Employment Statistics program website. Information displayed represents annual 2010 wages.

 
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Job Growth

New Mexico

2008 to 2018

In 2008 there were about - workers in this occupation in New Mexico. The Department of Workforce Solutions estimates that by 2018 this number will have no growth by about percent and an estmated - will be employed in this occupation. Compared to other occupations, employment growth in this occupation has little or no change. Job opportunities indicate few and keen competition, as there should be about - openings each year for workers in this occupation.

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New Mexico Local Needs for Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors
AreaEstimated
Employment
2008
Projected
Employment
2018
Annual
Percent
Change
Total
Annual
Average
Openings
New Mexico----
+ Metro Areas
Albuquerque20202.03%0
Farmington----
Las Cruces----
Santa Fe----
+ Regions
Central20202.03%0
Eastern----
Northern----
Southwestern----

A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.

 
Education

Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors usually need High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate).

Education LevelPercentage
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)67%
Some College Courses23%
Master's Degree6%
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)2%
Bachelor's Degree1%
Less than a High School Diploma1%

Information based on O*NET data and is the result of a national survey.

Use this list to find educational opportunities for this occupation. Contact the specific schools directly to find out application requirements and program availability.

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New Mexico Schools with programs for Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors
+ Troy State University
Website:http://nm.troy.edu/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Bachelor's DegreeLogistics and Materials Management

This list is updated once a year and is compiled from the NM Department of Higher Education and other sources.

 
License

No New Mexico occupational license is required.

 
WorkKeys Skill Levels

No WorkKeys scores are available for this particular occupation.

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Industires that Hire Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors in New Mexico.
IndustryPercent of Employed
Air Transportation*
Couriers and Messengers*
Food and Beverage Stores*
Postal Service1.5%
Self-Employed Workers, Primary Job1.5%

* Data is confidential.

Source: NMDWS, Economic Research and Analysis Bureau

 
Common Titles
  • Air Cargo Supervisor
  • Airport Operations Supervisor
  • Airport Service Supervisor
  • Cargo Lead
  • Cargo Operations Manager
  • Cargo Service Agent
  • Cargo Supervisor
  • Customer Service Manager
  • Customer Service Supervisor
  • Equipment Service Lead
  • Equipment Service Supervisor
  • Ground Operations Supervisor
  • Line Service Supervisor (LSS)
  • Loading Supervisor
  • Loadmaster
  • Operations Manager
  • Operations Supervisor
  • Ramp Boss
  • Ramp Lead
  • Ramp Supervisor
  • Sort Operations Supervisor
  • Supervisor, Airfreight Loading
  • Supervisor, Baggage Handling
  • Supervisor, Ground Crew
  • Transportation Agent

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