Mid-Level

Air Export Logistics Manager

The air freight expert — managing export logistics operations to move cargo efficiently by air.

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What it's like

What it's like to be a Air Export Logistics Manager

As Air Export Logistics Manager, you manage the export of cargo via air freight. You coordinate with airlines and freight forwarders, manage export documentation and compliance, oversee export operations staff, and ensure timely delivery of air shipments.

Your days involve coordination and compliance management. You might book air cargo space, manage export documentation, coordinate with customs, address shipment issues, supervise export staff, and ensure regulatory compliance. You keep air exports moving efficiently.

The hardest part is managing the time-sensitive nature of air freight while ensuring compliance with complex export regulations. Air Export Logistics Managers who thrive have deep air cargo expertise, build strong airline relationships, and maintain rigorous compliance.

RelationshipsAbove avg
IndependenceAbove avg
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SupportModerate
AchievementModerate
RecognitionModerate
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Volume and routesCargo typesRegulatory complexityForwarder vs shipperTeam size
Air Export Logistics Manager roles vary by context. Freight forwarders manage multiple customer shipments; corporate shippers handle their own cargo. Volume levels and route networks differ. Cargo types (general, perishable, dangerous goods) affect requirements. Export regulations vary by destination and cargo type.
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.

$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
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1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Air Export Logistics Managers (SOC 11-3071.00), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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What is the volume and route network?
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$61K–$181K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
213K
U.S. Employment
+6.1%
10yr Growth
19K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

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