Other Airport Airside Jobs

So what other airline jobs are there besides the better know positions such as pilot, cabin crew and air traffic control?

Aircraft dispatcher is the least well known job at an airline, but it's an extremely important one. The role is designed to take pressure of the pilot by delegating a certain amount of flight planning to a colleague on the ground. For example, the dispatcher will carry out a thorough review of weather conditions anticipated along the route. So yes, believe it or not, there are other airline jobs beyond the obvious that we've all heard of.

The dispatcher's duties extend to analysing and maximising the performance of the aircraft and ensuring that fuel is used efficiently. Detail is everything. Dispatchers must have a handle on head count, cargo etc and plan accordingly.

Airline staff on the ground are just as important as those in the air.

Other airline jobs in this area include airport services. Ground staff must guide passengers quickly and smoothly on and off their flights. Another overlooked area is cargo. Other airline jobs include cargo specialists who make sure goods are delivered safely to their destination. Airlines carry more than just passengers.