Ground Staff are responsible for assisting passengers and supporting airport operations on the ground. They ensure smooth airport functioning by managing passenger services, baggage handling, check-in procedures, and coordination between airline departments. Their main goal is to provide excellent customer service and ensure safety and efficiency at the airport.
Key Responsibilities
Passenger Handling
Assist passengers during check-in, boarding, and arrival procedures.
Verify passenger documents such as passports, visas, and tickets.
Issue boarding passes and baggage tags.
Provide information about flight schedules, delays, and gate changes.
Baggage Management
Ensure baggage is properly weighed, tagged, and loaded.
Handle lost, delayed, or damaged baggage complaints.
Coordinate with baggage handling teams.
Customer Service
Assist passengers with special needs such as elderly travelers, disabled passengers, and unaccompanied minors.
Respond to passenger inquiries and resolve complaints politely.
Provide assistance during flight delays or cancellations.
Boarding and Departure Operations
Manage boarding gates and ensure passengers board according to procedures.
Verify boarding passes and travel documents.
Ensure safety regulations are followed before departure.
Coordination and Communication
Coordinate with pilots, cabin crew, security staff, and airport authorities.
Communicate operational updates to relevant departments.
Maintain proper documentation and reports.
Safety and Security
Follow airport safety and security regulations.
Ensure passengers comply with airline and airport policies.
Report suspicious activities or safety issues immediately.
Required Skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong customer service ability
Problem-solving skills
Ability to work under pressure
Teamwork and coordination
Basic computer knowledge
Time management skills
Educational Qualification
Minimum 10+2 (Higher Secondary)
Diploma or degree in Aviation, Hospitality, or Travel Management is preferred.
Experience
Freshers can apply.
02 years of experience in aviation, customer service, or hospitality is an advantage.
Physical Requirements
Good personality and grooming.
Ability to stand for long hours.
Good eyesight and physical fitness.
Work Environment
Airports and airline terminals.
Rotational shifts including night shifts, weekends, and holidays.
Fast-paced and customer-facing work environment.