Air Transport Operatives
Air transport operatives refuel, load and unload aircraft, direct the movement of aircraft at airports, and positions gangways or staircases to allow passengers to board and disembark aircraft.
More about this Career
Average Salary
£25568
New workers start around £11356. Normal pay is £25568 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £40300.
Jobs
134
Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs.
Daily Tasks
- X-rays cargo and luggage.
- Operates retractable gangway or positions mobile staircases to enable passengers and crew to board and disembark aircraft.
- Loads aircraft with luggage, in-flight meals, refreshments and other items.
- Loads and unloads conveyor belts to transport luggage between terminal buildings and aircraft, monitors conveyor belts and clears any blockages.
- Responds to emergencies or incidents on the airfield and completes runway inspections.
- Directs the ground movement of aircraft at airports.
- Refuels aircraft from mobile tankers.
Skills Employers are looking for
Soft Skills
Soft skills are non-technical skills that include how you interact with colleagues, solve problems, and manage your work
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Learning Strategies
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Reading Comprehension
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Active Listening
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Critical Thinking
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Active Learning
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Monitoring
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Writing
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Mathematics
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Speaking
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Science
