As of June 2026, Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors has an AI-exposure score of 65/100 (High exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors
More exposed than 82% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$58,170. About 1,100 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).
Pay & demand figures are US medians (BLS, in USD) — your local figures will differ. Your exposure score applies broadly.
How this role compares to similar Transportation roles
What this role usually involves
Supervise and coordinate the activities of ground crew in the loading, unloading, securing, and staging of aircraft cargo or baggage. May determine the quantity and orientation of cargo and compute aircraft center of gravity. May accompany aircraft as member of flight crew and monitor and handle cargo in flight, and assist and brief passengers on safety and emergency procedures. Includes loadmasters.
Source: O*NET 29.1 exact occupation - Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors, SOC 53-1041.00. Context describes the role; the AI-exposure score remains a separate task-exposure estimate.
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors tasks, by AI exposure
- 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.
- Train new employees in areas such as safety procedures or equipment operation.
- Direct ground crews in the loading, unloading, securing, or staging of aircraft cargo or baggage.
- Distribute cargo to maximize use of space.
No durable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as automatable (67%).
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