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Virgin Australia Airport Operations - Ramp

A$27 – A$41 HourlyRockhampton, Queensland, AustraliaPart-time1w ago

About the Company

Aus Flight Handling is a leading provider of ground and air cargo services, with a workforce of approximately 300 people handling over 1,000 flights per week at nineteen airports across Australia. The company operates on the core values of People, Professionalism, and Partnership.

About the Role

Join a small team performing ramp operations at Rockhampton Airport, providing ground and passenger handling services to Virgin Australia and Skytrans seven days a week. Prior aviation experience is highly desirable but not essential — full training is provided, starting with basic functions and progressing to more complex procedures over time. This is an immediate start opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare flight documentation and freight manifests
  • Assist passengers with special requirements to and from the aircraft
  • Operate a wide range of powered and non-powered airport equipment
  • Load and offload aircraft holds
  • Marshal and dispatch aircraft
  • Operate aeronautical radio systems
  • Perform cabin cleaning

Essential Requirements

  • Physically fit and able to safely perform manual handling
  • Full, current state driving licence
  • High proficiency in spoken and written English
  • Proficient computer skills
  • Able to pass drug, alcohol and audio tests
  • Able to obtain an ASIC (requires a federal police background check)
  • Ability to work weekends and public holidays, including Christmas
  • Ability to work any shift between 5:00am and 11:00pm, with a minimum shift length of 4 hours
  • Available for two weeks' paid full-time training
  • Reliable transport to and from Rockhampton Airport

What We Offer

  • Flexible shifts outside the standard 9-to-5
  • A safe working environment
  • A gateway into a dynamic, fast-paced industry

How to Apply

Applications close 4 August 2026. Only permanent residents of Australia or New Zealand, or persons with the right to work in Australia, may apply. All applicants must pass a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol test, plus State, Federal Police and ASIO background checks.