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Airline Cargo Assistant

Handles air cargo operations — documentation, acceptance, delivery, equipment and transport.

After Class 10After Class 12GraduationPostgraduateCertificateDiplomaDegreeVocationalPrivate Sector

Overview

Airline Cargo Assistant is responsible for the smooth management of air cargo operations. This includes, but are not limited to documentation, customer service, acceptance, delivery, equipment operation and transport.

Where they work

  • Public and private airlines

Work environment

It is not a desk job. You will not handle a team at the entry level. Local travel is necessary. Part-time work and contractual jobs are not available. You are likely to work 5 to 6 days a week and 8 to 9 hours every day.

Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.

Skills and interests

This career might suit you if…

  • You can comfortably talk with everyone
  • You are physically fit
  • You are good at keeping records of your work
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Eligibility and education roadmap

Please check the duration of the course during enrolment.

  1. 1Certificate — Minimum qualification is typically 10th or 12th pass. Pursue certificate in Cargo Handling, certificate in Air Cargo Operations.
  2. 2Diploma — 10th, 12th pass, or graduates depending on the institution. Pursue Diploma in Air Cargo Management, Diploma in Logistics and Air Cargo.
  3. 3Undergraduate — Completion of 12th standard (10+2) with a minimum required percentage (varies by institution). Pursue BBA in Logistics and Cargo, B.Sc. in Aviation or related fields.
  4. 4Postgraduate — Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., logistics, aviation, or management). Pursue MBA in Aviation and Cargo Management, PG Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  5. 5Doctoral — Master's degree in a relevant field with research potential. Pursue PhD in Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  6. 6Short-Term Courses — Pursue IATA Air Cargo Introductory Course, Air Cargo Security and Operations Training.

Forms, exams and applications

Not applicable / varies by institution — check directly with your chosen institute.

Exam names above are as printed in the source card. Application windows, eligibility and syllabi change — always check the official notification for current dates.

Where to apply

Some of the institutes which offer courses in Air Cargo Management. The card prints one unlabelled list rather than a government/private split. This list of institutes is indicative only.

Private institutes

Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited before applying.

  • The International Air Transport Association (IATA), Kochi, Kerala
  • Airborne Academy, New Delhi
  • Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat
  • Panache Academy, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
  • Blue Whale Academy, Mumbai, Maharashtra
  • Fortune Aviation Academy, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
  • PTC Aviation Academy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

These institute lists are indicative examples from the source card, not a ranked or complete directory. Always verify accreditation on the institute's official website.

Career outcomes

Growth path

  • 1Airline Cargo Assistant
  • 2Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor
  • 3Manager Operations
  • 4Regional Head

Expected income

₹15,000 – ₹24,500 per month

These figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change.

Source

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Student action plan

What you can do this month

  • Read this whole roadmap and note any subjects, exams or institutes you don't recognise yet.
  • Talk to a teacher or school counsellor about how your current subjects connect to Any Stream.
  • Look for a school club, competition or online course related to travelling.
  • Shortlist 2–3 institutes from the list above and check their official website for current admission details.
  • Save this career and compare it with 1–2 others you're considering.

Example from the field

Rijesh Kumar — Currently works as a senior customer service agent with Air India. Between April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2009 he worked as a cargo assistant with Air India Calicut International Airport. His responsibilities included weighing cargo, preparation of export cargo and updating of Import/Export Register among others. Kumar has done his Bachelor's in Mathematics from MG University Kottayam, Kerala.

Source

This profile is shared for training/educational purposes only, as printed in the source card.

Sources and update notice

  • Career card source: Exploring Career Paths with Career Cards, Volume 2, printed page 701 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
  • Income source: https://in.talent.com/salary?job=cargo+assistant
  • Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21

Eligibility, fees, exam patterns and admissions change often. Always verify current details on official institute, exam-body or government websites before making decisions.