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Air Cargo Operations Specialist

Also known as: Air Freight Specialist, Aviation Cargo Agent, Air Cargo Coordinator, Aviation Logistics Specialist

AI Impact Score

52/100

AI is automating cargo booking, documentation processing, and capacity optimisation in air freight. Specialists who combine digital fluency with deep knowledge of dangerous goods regulations, customs, and perishable cargo handling retain strong value.

$45k – $90k

Salary Range

growing

Growth Outlook

140,000

Total Jobs (US)

+8%

Growth Rate

Task Breakdown

Tasks at Risk (4)

Manual air waybill (AWB) data entryStandard cargo documentation preparationBasic booking confirmationsRoutine cargo tracking updates

AI-Enhanced Tasks (4)

Dynamic capacity and yield managementPerishable cargo routing optimisationDangerous goods compliance checkingReal-time shipment exception management

Human-Safe Tasks (5)

High-value or sensitive cargo coordinationDangerous goods acceptance decisionsKey account relationship managementIrregular operations (IROPS) recoveryLive animal shipment oversight

Current Skills

Air Waybill (AWB) ProcessingIATA DGR CertificationCargo Management Systems (Cargospot)Customs DocumentationPerishable Cargo Handling

Future-Proof Skills

Digital Cargo Platforms (CHAMP, Cargo.one)e-AWB and Paperless CargoCold Chain Monitoring TechnologyAI-Assisted Capacity OptimisationBlockchain for Cargo Documentation