First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants
Supervise and coordinate activities of passenger attendants.
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Job Zone
Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
These occupations usually involve using communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Examples include hydroelectric production managers, desktop publishers, electricians, agricultural technicians, barbers, court reporters and simultaneous captioners, and medical assistants.
Technology Skills
Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft Excel
Presentation software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Mobile location based services software
- Accellos Real Dispatch
- Commercial vehicle operations CVO software
Calendar and scheduling software
- Scheduling software
- Work scheduling software
Electronic mail software
- Microsoft Outlook
Accounting software
- General ledger software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
- SAP software
Office suite software
- Microsoft Office software
Word processing software
- Microsoft Word
Time accounting software
- Timekeeping software
Internet browser software
- Web browser software
Data base user interface and query software
- Microsoft Access
Inventory management software
- Inventory management systems
Detailed Work Activities
- Explain regulations, policies, or procedures.
- Evaluate employee performance.
- Resolve customer complaints or problems.
- Determine resource needs.
- Direct material handling or moving activities.
- Inspect equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Inspect facilities, equipment or supplies to ensure conformance to standards.
- Inspect facilities.
- Maintain knowledge of business operations.
- Maintain professional knowledge or certifications.
- Order materials, supplies, or equipment.
- Perform human resources activities.
- Prepare operational reports or records.
- Recommend personnel decisions or human resources activities.
- Resolve issues affecting transportation operations.
- Supervise service workers.
- Support the professional development of others.
- Train service staff.
Work Styles
A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related obligations.
A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in response to criticism or difficult situations at work.
A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in the face of difficult circumstances or obstacles at work.
A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas at work.
A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may fall outside of one's required work role.
A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control one's work-related outcomes.
A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related decisions or doing work.
A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, set high work-related standards, and exert high effort toward meeting those goals and standards.
A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feelings at work.
A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even under difficult circumstances.
A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, without concern for personal gain or self-interest.
A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on ways to accomplish work.
A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep understanding of work-related subjects.
Reference
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