Direct ground crew in the loading, unloading, securing, and staging of aircraft cargo or baggage. 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. Include loadmasters.
| Area |
Employment** Total |
Hourly Wage | Annual | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | Entry | Experienced | Mean | Entry | Experienced | ||
| Missouri | 230 | 16.12 | 11.30 | 18.52 | 33,520 | 23,500 | 38,530 |
| Springfield MSA | 60 | 13.43 | 9.67 | 15.31 | 27,930 | 20,120 | 31,840 |
| St Louis MSA | 90 | 18.12 | 12.75 | 20.81 | 37,690 | 26,510 | 43,280 |
| Kansas City* | 40 | 17.63 | 13.37 | 19.76 | 36,666 | 27,809 | 41,094 |
| Ozark Region* | 60 | 13.43 | 9.67 | 15.31 | 27,932 | 20,122 | 31,837 |
| Area | Employment ** | Change 2000-2010 |
Annual Avg Openings |
Long-term Outlook |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Estimated | 2010 Projected | Number | Percent | |||
| Missouri | 230 | 280 | 50 | 21.74 | 10 | Caution |
| Kansas City MSA | 70 | 80 | 10 | 14.29 | 3 | Caution |
| St Louis MSA | 70 | 80 | 10 | 14.29 | 4 | Caution |
| Ozark Region* | 70 | 80 | 10 | 14.29 | 3 | Caution |
* - Workforce Investment Areas
** - Why are the employment levels different for the same occupation?
This profession generally requires Work experience (in related occupation)