airport baggage handler

Airport baggage handlers receive and return the luggage of passengers at airport terminals. They prepare and attach baggage claim checks, stack baggage on carts or conveyors and may return baggage to patrons on receipt of claim check.

Alternative Labels

airport baggage agent

airport luggage handler

baggage agent

baggage handler

fleet service agent

fleet service clerk

freight and luggage handler

luggage handler

ramp agent

ramp attendant

ramp service agent

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

apply company policies balance transportation cargo ensure efficient baggage handling ensure public safety and security follow airport safety procedures follow ethical code of conduct in transport services identify airport safety hazards lift heavy weights meet deadlines monitor customer safety on apron operate forklift set up ramps in airports tolerate stress transfer luggage work in a logistics team

Optional Skills and Competences

act reliably ensure client orientation read checked baggage tags use different communication channels

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/3d974e0c-8ed9-47a7-aec2-ebdb34391c87

Status

released

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