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Aircraft Baggage Handler And Airline Ground Crew

OSCA 741931·ANZSCO 721911

Employed

4,300

Part-time share

59%

Female share

16.9%

Median age

35 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

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Aircraft Baggage Handler And Airline Ground Crew is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.

Courses linked to this job include Certificate II in Aviation (Ground Operations and Service) and Certificate III in Aviation (Ground Operations and Service).

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About this career

Loads and unloads air freight, directs planes, positions staircases and performs other aircraft ground services to ensure aircraft operations run efficiently.

What they typically do

  • Loads and unloads air freight from aircraft
  • Inspects air freight to ensure it is properly loaded and secured
  • Operates vehicles and material-moving equipment during the loading, unloading and transportation of air freight
  • Sorts air freight for processing, transport or storage
  • Positions loading ramps and staircases to allow passengers to board and disembark aircraft
  • Assists in the movement of aircraft on the ground
  • Communicates with pilots, Flight Attendants and other ground crew members to coordinate aircraft operations

Where they work

Transport, Postal and Warehousing

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
30.6%
QLD
24.6%
VIC
18%
WA
13.4%
SA
6.4%
TAS
2.7%
NT
2.4%
ACT
1.8%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as an Aircraft Baggage Handler And Airline Ground Crew.

  • Certificate II in Aviation (Ground Operations and Service)

    AVI20219 · AQF 2 · 3 providers

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  • Certificate III in Aviation (Ground Operations and Service)

    AVI30319 · AQF 3 · 7 providers

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