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Cargo Operation Managers (Airline)

Descriptions & Duties

  • Cargo Operation Managers (Airline) plan, direct or oversee the activities of ground crew in the aircraft cargo or baggage transfer. They may assist in planning flight paths, while taking into account aircraft performance and loading, bad weather forecasts and airport conditions.

Generic Competencies

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:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Organisation And Execution Skills

Organisation and execution skills

  • Planning
  • Organising
  • Judgement
  • Decision making

 

Importance:5 (Max:5) 

Skill is required all the time

 

Problem Solving Skills

Problem solving skills

  • Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently

 

Importance:5 (Max:5) 

Skill is required all the time

 

Management Skills

Management skills

  • Leadership
  • Management of finance / time / people / other resources

 

Importance:5 (Max:5) 

Skill is required all the time

 

Trade Specific Competencies

Professional knowledge and skills in aircraft cargo

Cargo Operation Managers (Airline) must always apply professional knowledge and skills in aircraft cargo to solve issues and problems at work. They must be able to organise the distribution of goods within safety standards.

General Requirements

Academic qualification

  • a bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, or Logistics, or equivalent disciplines is preferable

Experience

  • 4 to 6 years of experience in related field

Career Path & Salary

Private Sector

Monthly Salary $10,000-$40,000

Monthly Salary $20,000-$50,000

Monthly Salary $30,000-$70,000

Monthly Salary $30,000-$90,000

Related Education & Training

Work Environment

  • Cargo Operation Managers (Airline) generally work in offices, warehouses and aircraft parking apron.

Tools

  • Airplane baggage tuggers
  • Aircraft loaders
  • Cargo winches

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