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name: aircraft-cargo-operations-coordinator
description: "Occupational skill for the role 'aircraft cargo operations coordinator' (also: air freight coordinator, co-ordinator of aircraft cargo operations, aircraft cargo operations and ramp services coordinator, air cargo traffic officer, aircraft cargo operations and ramp services co-ordinator, supervisor of aircraft cargo operations). Use when the user asks for typical aircraft cargo operations coordinator work such as: 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."
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# Aircraft Cargo Operations Coordinator

Aircraft cargo operations coordinators direct and coordinate air transport terminal cargo and ramp activities. They review data on incoming flights as to plan the working activities. They direct preparation of loading plans for each departing flight and confer with supervisory personnel to ensure workers and equipment are available for air cargo and baggage loading, unloading, and handling activities.

## Core workflow

1. Distribute cargo to maximize use of space.
2. Direct ground crews in the loading, unloading, securing, or staging of aircraft cargo or baggage.
3. Determine the quantity and orientation of cargo, and compute an aircraft's center of gravity.
4. Train new employees in areas such as safety procedures or equipment operation.

## How to use this skill

- Read [references/profile.md](references/profile.md) for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult [references/tasks.md](references/tasks.md) for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check [references/skills.md](references/skills.md) for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check [references/tools.md](references/tools.md) for the software commonly used in this role.
- See [references/ai-skills.md](references/ai-skills.md) — matched external AI agent skills (per-source attribution).

## Key competences (essential)

- aircraft cargo capacity
- apply airport standards and regulations
- apply company policies
- apply numeracy skills
- cargo industry
- carry out navigational calculations
- conduct quality assurance checks on aircraft cargo
- create solutions to problems
- ensure client orientation
- ensure public safety and security
- follow airport safety procedures
- identify airport safety hazards
- manage staff
- manage warehouse inventory
- manage warehouse operations

## Hot technologies

- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Excel
- Facebook
- Microsoft Word

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*Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/f3eb330a-03b5-4537-ac0e-bcee5c67bcff), O*NET 30.3 (53-1041.00). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*