Austin, TX · On-site
$16.75 - $21.25/hr
General information Job Title Airport Cargo Agent - FT Date Wednesday, May 27, 2026 Entity Unifi Aviation, LLC State Texas City Austin Base Pay Rate: $ 17.50 Full/Part Time Full Time Exempt or Non ...
Austin, TX · On-site
$16.75 - $21.25/hr
General information Job Title Airport Cargo Agent - FT Date Wednesday, May 27, 2026 Entity Unifi Aviation, LLC State Texas City Austin Base Pay Rate: $ 17.50 Full/Part Time Full Time Exempt or Non ...
$16.50 - $20.75/hr
General information Job Title Airport Cargo Agent - ABQ Date Tuesday, June 23, 2026 Entity Unifi Aviation, LLC State New Mexico City Albuquerque Base Pay Rate: $ 16.50 Full/Part Time Part Time Exempt ...
$16.50 - $20.75/hr
General information Job Title Airport Cargo Agent - ABQ Date Tuesday, June 23, 2026 Entity Unifi Aviation, LLC State New Mexico City Albuquerque Base Pay Rate: $ 16.50 Full/Part Time Part Time Exempt ...
General information Job Title Airport Cargo Agent Delta - ABQ Date Thursday, July 30, 2026 Entity Unifi Aviation, LLC State New Mexico City Albuquerque Base Pay Rate: $ 16.50 Full/Part Time Full Time ...
General information Job Title Airport Cargo Agent Delta - ABQ Date Thursday, July 30, 2026 Entity Unifi Aviation, LLC State New Mexico City Albuquerque Base Pay Rate: $ 16.50 Full/Part Time Full Time ...
General information Job Title Airport Cargo Agent - BHM DL Date Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Entity Unifi Aviation, LLC State Alabama City Birmingham Base Pay Rate: $ 15.50 Full/Part Time Part Time Exempt ...
General information Job Title Airport Cargo Agent - BHM DL Date Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Entity Unifi Aviation, LLC State Alabama City Birmingham Base Pay Rate: $ 15.50 Full/Part Time Part Time Exempt ...
Austin, TX · On-site
$16.75 - $21.25/hr
General information Job Title Airport Cargo Agent - FT Date Wednesday, May 27, 2026 Entity Unifi Aviation, LLC State Texas City Austin Base Pay Rate: $ 17.50 Full/Part Time Full Time Exempt or Non ...
Austin, TX · On-site
$16.75 - $21.25/hr
General information Job Title Airport Cargo Agent - FT Date Wednesday, May 27, 2026 Entity Unifi Aviation, LLC State Texas City Austin Base Pay Rate: $ 17.50 Full/Part Time Full Time Exempt or Non ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$19.75 - $23/hr
Description We are seeking reliable and experienced Airport Cargo Forklift Operators to join our team! This position involves operating a forklift to load and unload air cargo containers and pallets ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$19.75 - $23/hr
Description We are seeking reliable and experienced Airport Cargo Forklift Operators to join our team! This position involves operating a forklift to load and unload air cargo containers and pallets ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$19.75 - $23/hr
Description We are seeking reliable and experienced Airport Cargo Forklift Operators to join our team! This position involves operating a forklift to load and unload air cargo containers and pallets ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$19.75 - $23/hr
Description We are seeking reliable and experienced Airport Cargo Forklift Operators to join our team! This position involves operating a forklift to load and unload air cargo containers and pallets ...
$16.75 - $21.25/hr
Load/unload air cargo on and off aircraft, carts, container, and trucks * Transporting between terminals and aircraft; ramp transfers of cargo such as receiving, delivering, weighing, and documenting ...
$16.75 - $21.25/hr
Load/unload air cargo on and off aircraft, carts, container, and trucks * Transporting between terminals and aircraft; ramp transfers of cargo such as receiving, delivering, weighing, and documenting ...
Albuquerque, NM · On-site
General information Job Title Airport Cargo Agent - ABQ Date Tuesday, June 23, 2026 Entity Unifi Aviation, LLC State New Mexico City Albuquerque Base Pay Rate: $ 16.50 Full/Part Time Part Time Exempt ...
Albuquerque, NM · On-site
General information Job Title Airport Cargo Agent - ABQ Date Tuesday, June 23, 2026 Entity Unifi Aviation, LLC State New Mexico City Albuquerque Base Pay Rate: $ 16.50 Full/Part Time Part Time Exempt ...
$16.50 - $20.75/hr
Load/unload air cargo on and off aircraft, carts, container, and trucks * Transporting between terminals and aircraft; ramp transfers of cargo such as receiving, delivering, weighing, and documenting ...
$16.50 - $20.75/hr
Load/unload air cargo on and off aircraft, carts, container, and trucks * Transporting between terminals and aircraft; ramp transfers of cargo such as receiving, delivering, weighing, and documenting ...
Greensboro, NC · On-site
$16.50 - $20.75/hr
Load/unload air cargo on and off aircraft, carts, container, and trucks * Transporting between terminals and aircraft; ramp transfers of cargo such as receiving, delivering, weighing, and documenting ...
Greensboro, NC · On-site
$16.50 - $20.75/hr
Load/unload air cargo on and off aircraft, carts, container, and trucks * Transporting between terminals and aircraft; ramp transfers of cargo such as receiving, delivering, weighing, and documenting ...
$14.25 - $18/hr
Load/unload air cargo on and off aircraft, carts, container, and trucks * Transporting between terminals and aircraft; ramp transfers of cargo such as receiving, delivering, weighing, and documenting ...
$14.25 - $18/hr
Load/unload air cargo on and off aircraft, carts, container, and trucks * Transporting between terminals and aircraft; ramp transfers of cargo such as receiving, delivering, weighing, and documenting ...
$18 - $22.75/hr
Load/unload air cargo on and off aircraft, carts, container, and trucks * Transporting between terminals and aircraft; ramp transfers of cargo such as receiving, delivering, weighing, and documenting ...
$18 - $22.75/hr
Load/unload air cargo on and off aircraft, carts, container, and trucks * Transporting between terminals and aircraft; ramp transfers of cargo such as receiving, delivering, weighing, and documenting ...
$18 - $22.75/hr
Load/unload air cargo on and off aircraft, carts, container, and trucks * Transporting between terminals and aircraft; ramp transfers of cargo such as receiving, delivering, weighing, and documenting ...
$18 - $22.75/hr
Load/unload air cargo on and off aircraft, carts, container, and trucks * Transporting between terminals and aircraft; ramp transfers of cargo such as receiving, delivering, weighing, and documenting ...
Greer, SC · On-site
$16.25 - $20.75/hr
Load/unload air cargo on and off aircraft, carts, container, and trucks * Transporting between terminals and aircraft; ramp transfers of cargo such as receiving, delivering, weighing, and documenting ...
Greer, SC · On-site
$16.25 - $20.75/hr
Load/unload air cargo on and off aircraft, carts, container, and trucks * Transporting between terminals and aircraft; ramp transfers of cargo such as receiving, delivering, weighing, and documenting ...
$18 - $22.75/hr
Load/unload air cargo on and off aircraft, carts, container, and trucks * Transporting between terminals and aircraft; ramp transfers of cargo such as receiving, delivering, weighing, and documenting ...
$18 - $22.75/hr
Load/unload air cargo on and off aircraft, carts, container, and trucks * Transporting between terminals and aircraft; ramp transfers of cargo such as receiving, delivering, weighing, and documenting ...
$16.50 - $20.75/hr
Load/unload air cargo on and off aircraft, carts, container, and trucks * Transporting between terminals and aircraft; ramp transfers of cargo such as receiving, delivering, weighing, and documenting ...
$16.50 - $20.75/hr
Load/unload air cargo on and off aircraft, carts, container, and trucks * Transporting between terminals and aircraft; ramp transfers of cargo such as receiving, delivering, weighing, and documenting ...
$14.25 - $18/hr
Load/unload air cargo on and off aircraft, carts, container, and trucks * Transporting between terminals and aircraft; ramp transfers of cargo such as receiving, delivering, weighing, and documenting ...
$14.25 - $18/hr
Load/unload air cargo on and off aircraft, carts, container, and trucks * Transporting between terminals and aircraft; ramp transfers of cargo such as receiving, delivering, weighing, and documenting ...
Dallas, TX · On-site
$16.75 - $21.25/hr
Load/unload air cargo on and off aircraft, carts, container, and trucks * Transporting between terminals and aircraft; ramp transfers of cargo such as receiving, delivering, weighing, and documenting ...
Dallas, TX · On-site
$16.75 - $21.25/hr
Load/unload air cargo on and off aircraft, carts, container, and trucks * Transporting between terminals and aircraft; ramp transfers of cargo such as receiving, delivering, weighing, and documenting ...
San Diego, CA · On-site
$18 - $22.75/hr
Load/unload air cargo on and off aircraft, carts, container, and trucks * Transporting between terminals and aircraft; ramp transfers of cargo such as receiving, delivering, weighing, and documenting ...
San Diego, CA · On-site
$18 - $22.75/hr
Load/unload air cargo on and off aircraft, carts, container, and trucks * Transporting between terminals and aircraft; ramp transfers of cargo such as receiving, delivering, weighing, and documenting ...
$12.50 - $13.57
3% of jobs
$13.57 - $14.64
4% of jobs
$14.64 - $15.71
14% of jobs
$16.05 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$15.71 - $16.78
13% of jobs
The median wage is $17.42 / hr.
$16.78 - $17.85
27% of jobs
$17.85 - $18.92
6% of jobs
$18.92 - $20
7% of jobs
$20.04 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$20 - $21.07
6% of jobs
$21.07 - $22.14
15% of jobs
$22.14 - $23.21
3% of jobs
$23.21 - $24.28
1% of jobs
$12
$18
$24
To thrive as an Airport Cargo professional, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, the ability to lift and move heavy loads, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with cargo management systems, handheld scanners, and compliance with TSA and IATA regulations is typically required, and forklift certification is often a plus. Effective teamwork, adaptability, and good communication are valuable soft skills in this fast-paced environment. These abilities ensure safe, timely, and accurate cargo handling, supporting airport logistics and overall efficiency.
A typical shift for an Airport Cargo worker involves receiving, inspecting, sorting, and loading or unloading shipments while ensuring all items are accounted for and comply with safety regulations. You may spend much of your time both indoors and outdoors, often working in varying weather conditions and around moving aircraft and vehicles. Teamwork is essential, as you'll regularly coordinate with other cargo staff, warehouse personnel, and airline representatives to keep operations running smoothly. Shifts may be scheduled during early mornings, evenings, overnights, or weekends, depending on flight schedules and cargo volume.
An Airport Cargo job involves handling the transportation, storage, and documentation of goods and shipments at an airport. Responsibilities may include loading and unloading freight, inspecting cargo for compliance with regulations, and coordinating with airlines and logistics companies. Workers ensure shipments are processed efficiently and safely while following security protocols. This role is essential for maintaining the smooth operation of air cargo logistics and supply chains.
