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AI Work Index

Headline risk

2%

Very Low Risk

Aircraft cargo handling supervisors

United States AI Work IndexISCO 3157crosswalk_exact

United States AI Work Index tracks this occupation on the shared structural baseline and then layers on local demand resilience, wages, and confidence.

10.3 current · 10.8 projectedConfidence high

Why This Score

Tasks 100%

Share of job tasks that overlap with current AI capabilities

Wage $64K

Median annual wage

Demand 5%

Projected employment change over 10 years

Preparation Zone 2

Typical preparation needed for this occupation

Occupation profile

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.

Task evidence

100% weighted task match · 0% effective coverage

Scores combine AI task overlap, human advantages, and local demand. How it works

United States Now

Median Wage

USD 63,940

Employment 2024

10.3K

Projected Change (2024–34)

5.2%

Openings (2024–34)

1.1K

Wage distribution

Bottom 10%: USD 38,01025th pctl: USD 49,020Median: USD 63,94075th pctl: USD 79,600Top 10%: USD 96,300

Demand outlook

Projections published, but no prose outlook available.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent Experience: —

Role Profile

Detail orientedAdaptabilityLeadership

Tasks

  • 1. Train new employees in areas such as safety procedures or equipment operation. AI use: 0%
  • 2. Direct ground crews in the loading, unloading, securing, or staging of aircraft cargo or baggage. AI use: 0%
  • 3. Distribute cargo to maximize use of space. AI use: 0%
  • 4. Determine the quantity and orientation of cargo, and compute an aircraft's center of gravity. AI use: 0%
  • 5. Calculate load weights for different aircraft compartments, using charts and computers. AI use: 0%
  • 6. Accompany aircraft as a member of the flight crew to monitor and handle cargo in flight. AI use: 0%

Technologies

FacebookMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordCargo tracking system software

Requirements

Telework: <10%Telework: >90%License required: <5%License required: >95%Certificate: <5%Certificate: >95%

Work context

E-Mail 5.0/5
Telephone Conversations 5.0/5
Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams 4.9/5
Contact With Others 4.9/5
Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team 4.8/5
Time Pressure 4.7/5

Worker profile

Median age 46.1 · 201K employed

Under 25: 3% · 25–54: 68% · 55+: 29%

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