Thank you Rowen for the kind words.
Ah I didn't know Qantas didn't use Aerocare at SYD, probably explains QF though. It says on Aerocares website that they service this airline but that must be at other hubs. Qantas are obviously more inclined to use their own ground handling service than that of others. I don't blame them, I'd do the exact same thing.
Rowen, do you currently work in the industry? If so, what do you do?
I have a couple of questions if anyone can answer. Is there much difference between working as ramp crew for an airline directly and working for a ground handling company?
I kind of assumed the hourly pay rate would be less working for Aerocare than say QF as the airline would have to pay Aerocare first then they take a cut of your hourly rate? Does this make sense or am I talking nonsense here?
Also why does everyone seem to start on casual in this role? It seems the go right across the board. I ticked the 'full time' box on my application and mentioned it in the interview and they seemed to assure me that eventually I'll get up to full time hours and maybe more if I'm really keen (which I will be by the way). With 6 weeks training to do I'll only be doing around 25 hrs per week. Maybe the faster I pick things up the more skills I'll Aquire and the more hours I'll work?
I'm taking a massive leap here to do something I'm so passionate about. I currently work as a vehicle spray painter and earn a good salary working 43 hours a week (average). Surely anyone coming into this industry would expect to be working full time (38 hrs) otherwise it can be hard to get by.
Tara
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