Typical Tasks
Train new employees in areas such as safety procedures or equipment operation.
Distribute cargo to maximize use of space.
Direct ground crews in the loading, unloading, securing, or staging of aircraft cargo or baggage.
Determine the quantity and orientation of cargo, and compute an aircraft's center of gravity.
Calculate load weights for different aircraft compartments, using charts and computers.
What kind of work is this?
Enterprising
Business based Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Integrity
Self-Control
Dependability
Attention to Detail
Leadership
Cooperation
What key skills are needed for this job?
Critical Thinking
Management of Personnel Resources
Time Management
Active Listening
Speaking
Monitoring
Expected Knowledge
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Transportation
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
Common Activities
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
