Air Cargo
Cargo Supervisor — Global Hiring Overview
Cargo Supervisors lead cargo handling teams, manage acceptance flows, and uphold safety in cargo operations.
Median Salary
$52.0k
$37.4k – $72.8k
Demand Score
92/100
Very High
Monthly Openings
5.2K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+13%
rolling 12 months
Market Outlook
Demand for cargo supervisors in the global aviation market is exceptionally strong. Aviation employers report a 13% year-on-year increase in Cargo Supervisor mandates, driven by e-commerce growth, freighter fleet expansion, and integrator network buildout.
Salary Trend
Cargo Supervisor compensation typically falls between $37.4k and $72.8k, with experienced cargo supervisors in the global aviation market commanding $72.8k+ 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 Path
Cargo Supervisors typically progress to Cargo Agent, Cargo Operations Manager roles, or into cargo operations manager, freight director, and air cargo leadership across the global hiring aviation market.
Key Responsibilities
- •Lead cargo team across shifts
- •Manage acceptance, build-up, and ramp transfer
- •Own DGR compliance
Qualifications
- •3+ years cargo handling
- •DGR CAT 6/10 certification
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Cargo Supervisor jobs by city
Cargo Supervisor jobs in Dubai
9.6K openings · $67.6k
Cargo Supervisor jobs in Abu Dhabi
8.1K openings · $66.6k
Cargo Supervisor jobs in Sharjah
5.7K openings · $57.2k
Cargo Supervisor jobs in Doha
8.6K openings · $67.6k
Cargo Supervisor jobs in Riyadh
7.5K openings · $61.4k
Cargo Supervisor jobs in Jeddah
6.8K openings · $57.2k
Cargo Supervisor jobs in Muscat
5.2K openings · $54.6k
Cargo Supervisor jobs in Manama
4.9K openings · $57.2k
Cargo Supervisor jobs in Kuwait City
5.5K openings · $62.4k
Cargo Supervisor salary insights
Cargo Supervisor salary in Dubai
$67.6k
Cargo Supervisor salary in Abu Dhabi
$66.6k
Cargo Supervisor salary in Sharjah
$57.2k
Cargo Supervisor salary in Doha
$67.6k
Cargo Supervisor salary in Riyadh
$61.4k
Cargo Supervisor salary in Jeddah
$57.2k
Cargo Supervisor salary in Muscat
$54.6k
Cargo Supervisor salary in Manama
$57.2k
Cargo Supervisor salary in Kuwait City
$62.4k
Hiring by aviation industry
Commercial Airlines hiring Cargo Supervisors
Full-service and low-cost passenger airlines hiring pilots, cabin crew, engineers, and ground staff at scale
Cargo Airlines hiring Cargo Supervisors
Dedicated cargo airlines and integrators hiring across freighter operations, cargo handling, and logistics
Charter Airlines hiring Cargo Supervisors
Charter operators and ACMI providers hiring across on-demand and seasonal flight operations
Private Aviation Operators hiring Cargo Supervisors
Private jet operators, VVIP fleets, and fractional companies hiring across business jet operations
Business Aviation Companies hiring Cargo Supervisors
Corporate flight departments and business jet operators hiring across crew, dispatch, and management
Airports hiring Cargo Supervisors
International, regional, and cargo airports hiring across operations, terminal, and commercial functions
Airport Service Companies hiring Cargo Supervisors
Airport concessionaires and service providers hiring across passenger services, retail, and F&B
Ground Handling Companies hiring Cargo Supervisors
Independent ground handlers and airline subsidiaries hiring ramp, passenger, and cargo handling staff
MRO Providers hiring Cargo Supervisors
MRO providers — airframe, engine, component — hiring engineers, technicians, and avionics specialists
Related specialties
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Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a Cargo Supervisor in the global aviation market is around $52.0k, typically ranging from $37.4k to $72.8k based on experience, type ratings, and the type of aviation employer.