Cargo Handling Supervisors (Airline) - Occupations

Descriptions & Duties

Cargo Handling Supervisors (Airline) supervise and coordinate the activities of ground crew in the aircraft cargo or baggage transfer. They may confirm the orientation of cargo and compute aircraft centre of gravity and recommend the quantity.

Generic Competencies

Physical abilities

Technology
skills

Cognitive
abilities

Comprehension and expression

Social skills

Organisation and execution skills

Problem
solving skills

Management
skills

Physical Abilities

Physical abilities

Physical strength
Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity

Importance:2 (Max:5)

Skill is occasionally required

Technology Skills

Technology skills

Computer literacy
Application of technology

Importance:3 (Max:5)

Skill is basically required

Cognitive Abilities

Cognitive abilities

Creativity
Visualisation
Logical thinking

Importance:3 (Max:5)

Skill is basically required

Comprehension And Expression

Comprehension and expression skills

Reading comprehension
Oral / written expression

Importance:3 (Max:5)

Skill is basically required

Social Skills

Social skills

Communication
Negotiation
Persuasion

Importance:3 (Max:5)

Skill is basically required

Organisation And Execution Skills

Organisation and execution skills

Planning
Organising
Judgement
Decision making

Importance:4 (Max:5)

Skill is frequently required

Problem Solving Skills

Problem solving skills

Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently

Importance:4 (Max:5)

Skill is frequently required

Management Skills

Management skills

Leadership
Management of finance / time / people / other resources

Importance:3 (Max:5)

Skill is basically required

Trade Specific Competencies

Professional knowledge and skills in aircraft cargo

Cargo Handling Supervisors (Airline) must always apply professional knowledge and skills in aircraft cargo to solve issues and problems at work. They must be able to implement operation strategies and setting up guidelines.