Aviation ground specialist

Level

Advanced · like A-levels

Length

1.5 yr

typical

Sector

Transport and logistics

Pay

Paid

you earn while training

In a nutshell

Working in a specialist role supervising the safe arrival, turnaround and departure of aircraft at airports, military bases, heliports and other airfields.

What you'd do

Marshal aircraft onto and off the stand safely

Operate ground support equipment such as tugs and steps

Load and unload baggage and cargo to weight limits

Check aircraft holds and secure loads correctly

Assist passengers with boarding and disembarkation

Complete safety checks before and after each turnaround

Communicate with the flight deck and control tower

What you'd learn

Airside safety rules and hazard awareness

Aircraft marshalling and manoeuvring signals

Loading, weight and balance principles

Dangerous goods regulations for air freight

Ground support equipment operation and checks

Passenger and baggage handling procedures

Emergency and security response protocols

Ready to look for a place?

See live Aviation ground specialist apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.

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