8233- AIR TRANSPORT OPERATIVES

Job Title: 

AIR TRANSPORT OPERATIVES

Alternate Titles: 

Aircraft dispatcher,Baggage handler,Cargo handler (airport),Ramp agent,Refueller (airport)

Job Description: 

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.

Education: 

There are no formal academic entry requirements, though employers may require entrants to possess GCSEs/S grades for some posts. Training is provided off- and on-the-job. NVQs/SVQs in Providing Airside Ramp Operations are available at Level 2.
Refer The S/NVQ framework for more details

NS-SEC: 

The simplified NS-SEC analytic class for this code is 5
The simplified NS-SEC operational category for this code is 11.2
Refer The National Statistics Socio-economic Classification for more details

Tasks: 


  • refuels aircraft from mobile tankers;
  • directs the ground movement of aircraft at airports;
  • loads and unloads conveyor belts to transport luggage between terminal buildings and aircraft, monitors conveyor belts and clears any blockages;
  • loads aircraft with luggage, in-flight meals, refreshments and other items;
  • operates retractable gangway or positions mobile staircases to enable passengers and crew to board and disembark aircraft.
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Source Of Info: 

Office of National Statistics UK