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Apprenticeship

Aviation customer service operative

Level
2
Intermediate Β· like GCSEs
Length
1 yr
typical
Sector
Transport and logistics
Pay
Paid
you earn while training

In a nutshell

Ensure the safe, efficient and effective check-in, boarding, departure and arrival of people.

What you'd do

Check in passengers and issue boarding passes and baggage labels
Assist passengers with baggage drop and query resolution at check-in
Manage boarding gates and control passenger flow onto aircraft
Provide special assistance to passengers with mobility or accessibility needs
Handle flight disruptions, rebooking passengers, and communicating delays
Verify passenger documentation and report security concerns
Maintain accurate records and comply with airline and airport procedures

What you'd learn

Airport check-in procedures and airline departure control systems
Baggage handling, labelling, and weight and balance awareness
Passenger boarding, gate management, and aircraft turnaround processes
Assisting passengers with reduced mobility and special assistance needs
Aviation security regulations and passenger and baggage screening awareness
Disruption handling, rebooking, and customer complaint resolution
Professional communication in a multi-lingual and international environment
Ready to look for a place?
See live Aviation customer service operative apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
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