Airport baggage handler

An airport baggage handler is in charge of loading, unloading, and carrying airline passengers’ bags at an airport in a safe and timely manner.

A handler may operate lifting equipment and a baggage truck, as well as run a conveyor belt, when loading, unloading, or conveying cargo. They must be able to operate these equipment and equipment in a safe and efficient manner. Heavy objects may be required to be lifted by baggage handlers. To work as an airport baggage handler, you must be a competent team player who can work efficiently.

The following are the primary responsibilities:

• Move bags from check-in to departure locations.
• Ensure that luggage is loaded onto the correct plane.
• Using trucks, cargo loaders, and conveyor systems, transport luggage to and from aeroplane holds.
• Always keeping an eye out for suspicious-looking bags and quickly reporting anything unexpected to security or the authorities.
• Report any damaged or suspicious luggage.

Customer service skills, physical abilities such as mobility, coordination, dexterity, patience, and the capacity to remain cool in difficult situations are required for this role.

You may work as a ‘lead ramp hand’ with experience, lining up planes for the following flight. Staff might also be trained on equipment and processes.

You might advance your career by working in supervisory management or passenger handling operations. It may be feasible to advance into transportation management or operations with additional certifications.