What is an air cargo supervisor and how to become one

Key steps to become an air cargo supervisor

1. Explore air cargo supervisor education requirements

   Most common air cargo supervisor degrees

   Bachelor's

   44.4 %

   Associate

   25.9 %

   Diploma

   7.4 %

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2. Start to develop specific air cargo supervisor skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Air Cargo	54.35%
   Safety Procedures	26.90%
   Customer Service	13.35%
   FAA	5.39%

3. Complete relevant air cargo supervisor training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New air cargo supervisors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an air cargo supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real air cargo supervisor resumes.

4. Research air cargo supervisor duties and responsibilities

   • Manage payroll for individuals, and administrative duties to include counseling and mentoring individuals to maximum potential.
   • Provide customers with accurate and up-to-date information regarding scheduling and availability of shipment, routing of cargo and booking information.
   • Attain a grind security coordinator (GSC) status.

5. Apply for air cargo supervisor jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for an air cargo supervisor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams