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Keeping Aviation Moving: A Career in Ground Services

Discover the fast-paced world of airport operations with the Ground Services Career Simulation, exploring the teamwork, coordination, and problem-solving that keep aviation running smoothly.

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Age range

This programme is open to anyone aged 13+.

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Get a certificate and skills chart upon completion.

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Over 7 hours worth of content.

Experience overview

Ever wondered how an aircraft is cleaned, loaded, refuelled and ready to fly again in under an hour? In this Career Simulation you’ll discover the world of ground services, the essential teams that make every flight possible. From baggage handling and aircraft turnaround to passenger assistance and ramp safety, you’ll see how the UK’s airports rely on skilled ground crews working together against the clock. Whether you enjoy hands-on work, problem-solving or helping people, discover how a career in ground services can be your gateway into the wider aviation industry.

What's included

This Career Simulation won’t just be us explaining ground service roles to you: you’ll get stuck in by completing quizzes and interactive activities to evaluate your own skills and knowledge. This experience will show you what it takes to turn an aircraft around safely and on time, and how every role on the ground keeps aviation moving. At the end, you’ll be supplied with a certificate to add to your CV, proving you’re ready to take your first steps into airport ground operations.

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