Ramp supervisor vs air cargo supervisor

The differences between ramp supervisors and air cargo supervisors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a ramp supervisor and an air cargo supervisor. Additionally, an air cargo supervisor has an average salary of $63,180, which is higher than the $45,160 average annual salary of a ramp supervisor.

The top three skills for a ramp supervisor include safety procedures, OSHA and employee training. The most important skills for an air cargo supervisor are air cargo, safety procedures, and customer service.

Ramp supervisor vs air cargo supervisor overview

	Ramp Supervisor	Air Cargo Supervisor
Yearly salary	$45,160	$63,180
Hourly rate	$21.71	$30.38
Growth rate	-	6%
Number of jobs	2,109	3,048
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 33%	Bachelor's Degree, 44%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	2	2

Ramp supervisor vs air cargo supervisor salary

Ramp supervisors and air cargo supervisors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Ramp Supervisor	Air Cargo Supervisor
Average salary	$45,160	$63,180
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $84,000	Between $31,000 And $126,000
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Differences between ramp supervisor and air cargo supervisor education

There are a few differences between a ramp supervisor and an air cargo supervisor in terms of educational background:

	Ramp Supervisor	Air Cargo Supervisor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 33%	Bachelor's Degree, 44%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Ramp supervisor vs air cargo supervisor demographics

Here are the differences between ramp supervisors' and air cargo supervisors' demographics:

	Ramp Supervisor	Air Cargo Supervisor
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 85.2% Female, 14.8%	Male, 73.5% Female, 26.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.3% Unknown, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino, 23.1% Asian, 5.7% White, 53.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 11.9% Unknown, 5.3% Hispanic or Latino, 18.2% Asian, 6.1% White, 57.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	8%	8%

Differences between ramp supervisor and air cargo supervisor duties and responsibilities

Ramp supervisor example responsibilities.

Lead an assign IAM union work team focuse on achieving operating goals.
Manage De-Icing during winter season.
Attain a grind security coordinator (GSC) status.
Manage the development of streamline cargo processes; recommend vendor and UA oversight contractual distinction.
Remain proficient with all security measures mandate by the TSA and FAA.
Train in push back tug operation as well as other heavy equipment including belt loaders and baggage tugs.

Air cargo supervisor example 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.

Ramp supervisor vs air cargo supervisor skills

Common ramp supervisor skills

Safety Procedures, 24%
OSHA, 13%
Employee Training, 9%
Safety Regulations, 8%
TSA, 8%
USPS, 6%

Common air cargo supervisor skills

Air Cargo, 54%
Safety Procedures, 27%
Customer Service, 13%
FAA, 5%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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