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ANZSCO 721911Updated 2026-01-29
Aircraft Baggage Handler and Airline Ground Crew
National shortage level: Low
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 95k
Weekly earnings: AUD 1840
Salary range: AUD 86k-AUD 105k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility
State distribution
30.6%
NSW
24.6%
QLD
18%
VIC
Education mix
37.8%
year 12
20.8%
certificate iii/ iv
10.9%
advanced diploma/ diploma
Role overview
Aircraft Baggage Handlers and Airline Ground Crews load and unload baggage, direct planes, position staircases, fill aircraft fuel tanks and perform other aircraft ground services to ensure aircraft operations run efficiently.
What you do
- • Sorts baggage.
- • Drives baggage and freight to aircraft on forklifts and transport trolleys.
- • Helps position loading ramps and staircases.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: year 12 (37.8%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Cleans aircraft.
- • Directs passengers.
- • Directs planes to parking positions.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 1840
Annual median: AUD 95k
Range: AUD 86k-AUD 105k