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Airport Ground Crew

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Airport Ground Crew handle tasks like baggage, tarmac duties, and cleaning. Strong teamwork, safety focus, and flexibility with hours are essential skills.

  • This role has a low level of AI exposure. Core skills such as adaptability, social intelligence, and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.
      • ACT
      • VIC
      • QLD
      • TAS
      • WA
      • NT
      • SA
  • 10,000 people employed in Australia
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).

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In Australia, a full time Airport Ground Crew generally earns $1,254 per week ($65,208 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

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There has been strong employment growth in this industry over the last five years. There are currently 5,800 people working in this sector in Australia, and many of them specialise as Airport Ground Crew. Airport Ground Crew may find work in larger towns and cities where airports are located.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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A Certificate II in Aviation (Ground Operations and Service) is an ideal qualification if you’re planning a career as an Airport Ground Crew. This course covers a range of topics including airport safety and security procedures and baggage handling operations. A Certificate III in Aviation (Ground Operations and Service) may also be appropriate.

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Airport Ground Crew careers

An Airport Ground Crew perform a range of tasks to keep an airport running safely and efficiently. You might be employed in a customer service role, work in baggage handling or carry out duties on a tarmac such as moving ramps or cleaning planes after passengers disembark. Aircraft Ground Crew, or Ground Staff, follow strict security procedures to keep passengers and crew safe.

Airport Ground Crew should have strong customer service abilities and excellent communication skills. It’s important you can work as part of a team and follow correct procedures during your work. Airport Ground Crew should be safety focused and have strong situational awareness. You may be required to work irregular hours in this role.