How to hire an air cargo supervisor

How to hire an air cargo supervisor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step air cargo supervisor hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an air cargo supervisor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new air cargo supervisor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring an air cargo supervisor, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   An air cargo supervisor's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, air cargo supervisors from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents air cargo supervisor salaries for various positions.

   Type of Air Cargo Supervisor	Description	Hourly rate
   Air Cargo Supervisor		$14-60
   Ramp Supervisor	Radiology managers supervise the radiology department's staff for efficiency and accuracy. They also work directly with patients and oversee test results... Show more	$11-40

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Air Cargo
   • Safety Procedures
   • Customer Service
   • FAA

   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.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your air cargo supervisor job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. An air cargo supervisor salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, air cargo supervisors' average salary in wyoming is 41% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level air cargo supervisors earn 75% less than senior-level air cargo supervisors.
   • Certifications. An air cargo supervisor with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in an air cargo supervisor's salary.

   Average air cargo supervisor salary

   $63,180yearly

   $30.38 hourly rate

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   Entry-level air cargo supervisor salary

   $31,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

4. Writing an air cargo supervisor job description

   An air cargo supervisor job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of an air cargo supervisor job description:

   Air cargo supervisor job description example

   Supports delivering sales plan through effective execution of store and operational tasks as assigned and delegated by managers.
   Building High Performing Teams:
   
   + Attract, interview, and retain top talent
   
   + Responsible for leadership tasks as delegated by the store manager
   
   + Provide individual and team performance feedback and recommendations to managers
   
   + Train, coach, reward and motivate associates to improve selling and the customer experience
   
   + Reinforce selling expectations, performance, results and accountability with all associates
   
   + Assist store management in conducting onboarding and continued training of the associate team
   
   + May build schedules to maximize and leverage sales results*
   
   Selling Effectiveness:
   
   + Lead and model the selling and customer experience standards
   
   + Lead selling efforts to meet selling goals during scheduled shifts
   
   + Ensure associates consistently execute to the selling model
   
   + Display expert knowledge of product, company policies and store strategies
   
   + Set the direction and goals for the day/shift when associates arrive for work
   
   + Build highly satisfied and loyal customer base through engagement, conversion and capturing customer phone and e-mail
   
   + Assist in meeting payroll targets by ensuring appropriate sales floor coverage (manage call-ins / call-offs)
   
   + Ensure associates receive scheduled breaks and meal periods (per state specific guidelines
   
   Telling The Brand Story:
   
   + Support replenishment activities that keep the store full and abundant
   
   + Provide leadership or assistance with floorsets, window changes, visual presentation standards, signage placement, etc.
   
   + Build a store environment that is sharply focused on consistently delivering exceptional in-store shopping experiences
   
   + Ensure implementation of company selling strategies
   
   + Execute visual standards and maintain a safe, inviting store appearance
   
   Operational Excellence:
   
   + Perform opening and closing routines including execution of bank deposits, receipt of shipment, and interpret / disseminate company directive
   
   + Act as manager on duty, when scheduled, to address customer service, vendor or maintenance issues
   
   + Partner with the members of the sales leadership team to support action plans that optimize results and ensure effective execution of operational activities
   
   + Maintain policies and procedures
   
   + Incorporate Loss Prevention and safety messages into daily operations
   
   * Note: Additional responsibilities may be required depending on the volume and complexity of the store.
   
   Qualifications
   
   + Demonstrated sales results
   
   + Ability to effectively communicate foster a customer focused selling culture
   
   + Ability to provide effective, in the moment coaching to associates
   
   + Available to work weekend, closing and peak shifts
   
   + Supervisory experience preferred
   
   We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not make employment decisions based on an individual's race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other legally protected status, and we comply with all laws concerning non-discriminatory employment practices. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for associates and job applicants with disabilities. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find air cargo supervisors for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your air cargo supervisor job on Zippia to find and recruit air cargo supervisor candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit air cargo supervisors, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new air cargo supervisor

   Once you've found the air cargo supervisor candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new air cargo supervisor. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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