Employment Prospects
Employers
Approximately 9,020 aircraft cargo handling supervisors, 105,220 cargo and air freight agents, and 137,630 aircraft mechanics and service technicians are employed in the United States. Airlines, airports, and airport service contractors are the primary employers of ground services workers.
Starting Out
Employment as a ground services worker is an excellent way to break into the aviation industry. Contact airlines, airports, and airport service contractors directly for possible job leads. These positions are also often listed in the classified sections of newspapers.
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