How do I get a ticket desk job at Heathrow airport?

[Cheech93]

I'm a year 2 student doing Aerospace Engineering with Pilot studies. I desperately want a job as a ticket handler for one of the airlines (Like at the check-in desks) however I don't have the slightest idea of how I go about doing that.

Need some urgent help as to how and where I can apply for these jobs! Helpppp!

Thanks in advance.

 

[Aviador]

I am already employed at an airport and I've been employed for some years so it's not easy to say exactly what each company will be looking for but firstly you need to find out what handling companies operate at the airport and then write to them individually. I would tell them you are looking to pursue a career in the aviation industry and advise them that any experience however big or small would be thoroughly appreciated. If you get to an interview stage having some knowledge of how airports work may help. I would avoid sounding too geeky by sounding like a plane spotter. Although this might seem like a good attribute to have, some companies are put off by it because they think I can be a distraction.

Hopefully somebody who has recently got a job in check-in will be able to give you some more tips and remember not to use an e-mail address' like [email protected] etc.

 

[Cheech93]

I've checked most company's job opportunities already however I am hitting every dead end possible

Thanks for the interview tips, It'll be handy in the future If I'm ever lucky enough to land an interview (Hope you liked that)

 

[Aviador]

I believe there are recruitment companies that deal with airports that you could give a try?