An Air Freight Manager is a person who regulates the cargo delivery department for an airline company. To simplify, they are responsible for assuring that the correct procedures are being followed during operations like loading, unloading and storing of the consignment to and from an airplane. Moreover, they inspect the vehicle before loading the logistics to make sure the transit is seamless. Keeping a track about all the staff working under logistics and ensuring everyone’s work is up to the mark is a task which cannot be ignored or neglected.  

Some more obligations of an Air Freight Manager are keeping the vehicle maintained and arranging the repairs if required. Making sure that the vehicle is not overloaded to minimize the risks. Furthermore, they keep a record of the logistics and the maintenance of the vehicle. Retaining the details about loading and unloading schedules is also a major part of their job.

For Bachelor’s

• Aspirants have to pass 10+2 with at least 50% marks from an esteem board and must have Mathematics, Economics, Business Studies or Statistics as their subjects.

For Masters

• Every candidate should have obtained a Bachelor's degree in BBA or B.Com from a recognized university with 60% marks.

For Diploma

• Seekers have to pass class 12 with at least 50% marks and enroll in a diploma course which has the duration of 3 years.

The field of an Air Freight Management aims to take care of the logistics and make sure the process is smooth. To do such a task, the field of Airport Management presents innumerable job profiles. Below are mentioned some job profiles:

• Assistant Air Freight Manager
• General Air Freight Manager
• Freight Forwarding Manager
• Operations Manager
• Head of Operations

There are many recruiters from leading companies who enlist potential students in the Air Freight Management field. Following are some Recruiters from where students can find an employment opportunity in India: 

• Delta Airlines
• Vistara
• Air Asia
• Jet Airways
• Spice Jet
• Indigo
• Indian Airlines
• Air India Express
• GoAir
• Alliance Air

The salary range may vary from company to company, but the salary of an Air Freight Manager is very impressive only in India.

• Governance Skills and Ability to Work Hard
• Transmission Skills
• Customer Service Skills
• Understanding the needs and requirements of each and every cargo item.
• Analytical Thinking Skills
• Keen Attention to detail

Cargo has proven to be a key revenue generator for Indian Airlines during the havoc of global pandemic. Now, the scope of this career is even more huge and rising because it is growing into a highly profitable industry. The cargo market in India is booming and the four major cities that have the highest demand are Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore as well as Hyderabad. 

The Country saw 18% growth in exports during the last financial year while the domestic market is expected to triple in size by the year 2030. So, the scope of airlines and people working closely with it is bright. This will also lead to countless opportunities as well as career growth. Keen attention to detail and analytical skills are most important, if one wants to flourish in this industry.

• Experience and Skill Growth
• Handsome Salary Packages
• Relish the perks of working in an airline industry
• Time Management

• A Tight Schedule
• Multiple Shifts
• Personal Life is Affected
• Mostly an on-the-field job
• Takes a toll on Physical Health