Airport Service Workers

Certification or Licensing

Certification and licensing requirements vary based on the type of airport service career. The following paragraphs detail certification and licensing requirements for selected airport service careers.

Applicants who pass an examination can receive the certified parking professional designation from the National Parking Association.

In most states, airport and other professional drivers must qualify for a commercial driver's license. State motor vehicle departments can provide information on qualifying for this license. For insurance reasons, companies generally prefer to hire drivers who are at least 25 years of age and have an impeccable driving record.

In most states, chefs, cooks, and other food service workers are required by law to possess a health certificate and be examined periodically. These examinations, usually given by the state board of health, ensure the individual is free from communicable diseases and skin infections. The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation offers the ServSuccess Certified Restaurant Manager credential, a voluntary professional certification.

Although not a requirement for finding a job, some janitors opt to become certified by the International Executive Housekeepers Association.

Ground managers and groundskeepers can receive voluntary certification from several organizations, including the Professional Grounds Management Society.