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Air Freight Specialist jobs — apply across leading aviation employers
Air Freight Specialists manage air freight bookings, routing, and capacity for forwarders, airlines, and integrators.
Median Salary
$58.0k
$41.8k – $81.2k
Demand Score
92/100
Very High
Monthly Openings
6.2K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+14%
rolling 12 months
Market outlook
Demand for air freight specialists in the global aviation market is exceptionally strong. Aviation employers report a 14% year-on-year increase in Air Freight Specialist mandates, driven by e-commerce growth, freighter fleet expansion, and integrator network buildout.
Compensation
Air Freight Specialist compensation typically falls between $41.8k and $81.2k, with experienced air freights in the global aviation market commanding $81.2k+ at flagship airlines, top-tier MROs, and leading aerospace employers. Total compensation often includes housing, schooling, transport, per-diems, profit-share, type-rating bonds, and relocation support.
Career trajectory
Air Freight Specialists typically progress to Cargo Operations Manager, Aviation Logistics Coordinator roles, or into cargo operations manager, freight director, and air cargo leadership across the global hiring aviation market.
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Air Freight Specialist jobs by city
Air Freight Specialist jobs in Dubai
11.5K openings · United Arab Emirates
Air Freight Specialist jobs in Abu Dhabi
9.6K openings · United Arab Emirates
Air Freight Specialist jobs in Sharjah
6.8K openings · United Arab Emirates
Air Freight Specialist jobs in Doha
10.2K openings · Qatar
Air Freight Specialist jobs in Riyadh
9.0K openings · Saudi Arabia
Air Freight Specialist jobs in Jeddah
8.1K openings · Saudi Arabia
Air Freight Specialist jobs in Muscat
6.2K openings · Oman
Air Freight Specialist jobs in Manama
5.9K openings · Bahrain
Air Freight Specialist jobs in Kuwait City
6.5K openings · Kuwait
Air Freight Specialist jobs in Singapore
10.8K openings · Singapore
Air Freight Specialist jobs in Hong Kong
8.7K openings · Hong Kong SAR
Air Freight Specialist jobs in Bangkok
8.1K openings · Thailand
Air Freight Specialist jobs in Kuala Lumpur
7.8K openings · Malaysia
Air Freight Specialist jobs in Jakarta
7.4K openings · Indonesia
Air Freight Specialist jobs in Manila
8.1K openings · Philippines
Air Freight Specialist jobs in Ho Chi Minh City
7.1K openings · Vietnam
Air Freight Specialist jobs in Tokyo
9.0K openings · Japan
Air Freight Specialist jobs in Osaka
6.8K openings · Japan
Air Freight Specialist jobs in Seoul
8.1K openings · South Korea
Air Freight Specialist jobs in Shanghai
8.7K openings · China
Air Freight Specialist jobs in Beijing
8.1K openings · China
Air Freight Specialist jobs in Shenzhen
7.4K openings · China
Air Freight Specialist jobs in Taipei
6.8K openings · Taiwan
Air Freight Specialist jobs in Mumbai
9.6K openings · India
Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a Air Freight Specialist in the global aviation market is around $58.0k, typically ranging from $41.8k to $81.2k based on experience, type ratings, and the type of aviation employer.
