8233 — Air transport operatives

What this occupation covers

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.

Typical duties

refuels aircraft from mobile tankers

directs the ground movement of aircraft at airports

responds to emergencies or incidents on the airfield and completes runway inspections

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

x-rays cargo and luggage

Entry routes and qualifications

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. Vocational qualifications in Aviation Operations on the Ground at level 2 and 3 and apprenticeships are available.

Sponsorship information

Ineligible. Actual duties, sponsor, applicant, salary and any transitional or shortage-list conditions must be checked.

DBS assessment

No code-wide DBS assessment is assigned. Check actual duties, activities, workplace, frequency and jurisdiction. This code does not determine the level of check.

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