A CEO of a company that provides ground operations services at airports are the backbone of airport efficiency, handling everything that happens on the ground so flights depart on time, passengers are supported, and cargo reaches its destination safely. Without them, airports couldn’t operate smoothly, and a CEO oversees all of this.
A CEO of an airport ground operations company leads the entire business, making sure flights run smoothly, passengers are supported, and operations stay safe and efficient. They set the company’s direction, make big decisions, and guide teams across passenger services, ramp operations, baggage handling, and cargo management.
Most CEOs start by gaining experience in ground operations, management, or airline support roles, learning how airports function and how to lead teams effectively. From there, they move into supervisory and senior management positions, building skills in leadership, strategy, and business operations. Over time, this experience prepares them to take the top job — running the company, shaping its growth, and ensuring every flight and passenger experience meets high standards.
If you're a secondary school student you can begin exploring what a career in ground operations might be like by joining one of our Take Off micro-credentials in aviation ground handling run at various ports around New Zealand.
Baggage Handlers keep airport operations moving by safely and efficiently loading, unloading, and managing passenger luggage and aircraft cargo.
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A ramp handler, also known as a ramp agent or ramp service agent, plays a crucial role in airport operations in ground handling of aircraft.
An Airport Health & Safety Manager oversees the policies, procedures, and programs that ensure the safety, wellbeing, and regulatory compliance of everyone working in or passing through an airport environment.
Lead airport operations to ensure a seamless travel experience for passengers.
We do more than just teach aviation - we immerse you in it!
When you learn with us you are trained by experienced industry experts where the action happens - in fully equipped aviation workshops and Aero Clubs, utilising our ATR-72 training aircraft and industry-replica ground handling equipment, and with behind-the-scenes exposure in your local airport.
Everything we do is designed to give you a true-to-life learning experience.
