Airport Ground Staff

iiqaf Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 20,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

IIQAF Group in Dubai is seeking dedicated Airport Ground Staff to support daily airport operations and passenger handling. The role involves assisting with check-in, boarding, baggage handling, and coordinating with airline and ground handling teams.

Candidates should be able to work in a fast-paced airport environment while upholding safety and high service standards. Prior airport ground operations experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; aviation-related diploma is a plus.
• Experience in airport ground staff or passenger handling is preferred.
• Knowledge of check-in, boarding procedures and baggage handling.

Responsibilities

• Assist passengers with check-in, boarding passes, baggage drop-off, and boarding.
• Support ground handling ops to ensure efficient passenger movement and aircraft turnaround.
• Guide passengers through terminals and gates.
• Handle inquiries on flight schedules, gates, delays, and baggage services.
• Coordinate with airline reps and airport staff.
• Assist with baggage loading/unloading and tagging.
• Verify travel documents and boarding passes.
• Provide special assistance to elderly, families with children, and passengers with reduced mobility.
• Monitor flight information and communicate updates.
• Follow safety and security regulations.
• Report delays and baggage discrepancies.
• Maintain cleanliness and professionalism in assigned areas.
• Deliver courteous and efficient customer service throughout the journey.

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Diploma in Aviation / Airport Management / Travel & Tourism / Hospitality (advantage)

Job description

Company: IIQAF Group
Location: Dubai, UAE
Industry: Airlines / Aviation
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

IIQAF Group of Companies is seeking dedicated and customer-oriented Airport Ground Staff to support daily airport operations and ensure smooth passenger handling services in Dubai. The successful candidates will assist with passenger check-in, boarding procedures, baggage handling, flight coordination, and other essential airport ground operations.

This role requires individuals who can work efficiently in a fast-paced airport environment while maintaining high standards of passenger service, safety, and operational efficiency. Candidates with experience in airport ground handling, airline operations, passenger services, ramp services, or aviation support are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist passengers with check-in procedures, boarding passes, baggage drop-off, and flight boarding.
• Support airport ground handling operations to ensure efficient passenger movement and aircraft turnaround.
• Guide passengers through departure terminals, arrival areas, check-in counters, and boarding gates.
• Handle passenger inquiries regarding flight schedules, departure gates, delays, cancellations, and baggage services.
• Coordinate with airline representatives, ground handling teams, and airport operations staff.
• Assist with baggage loading, unloading, tagging, sorting, and tracking in accordance with operational procedures.
• Verify passenger travel documents, identification, tickets, and boarding passes.
• Support boarding gate operations and ensure passengers board flights according to airline procedures.
• Provide special assistance to elderly passengers, families with children, and passengers with reduced mobility.
• Monitor flight information and communicate relevant updates to passengers and operational teams.
• Follow airport safety regulations, aviation security requirements, and airline operational guidelines.
• Assist with arrival services, passenger transfers, and baggage claim operations.
• Report operational delays, baggage discrepancies, and passenger-related concerns to the appropriate supervisors.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and professionalism in assigned airport work areas.
• Deliver courteous and efficient customer service throughout the passenger travel journey.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent qualification; a diploma in Aviation, Airport Management, Travel and Tourism, or Hospitality is an advantage.
• Previous experience in airport ground staff, airline ground operations, airport customer service, or passenger handling is preferred.
• Basic understanding of airport operations, airline procedures, and ground handling services.
• Knowledge of passenger check-in, boarding procedures, baggage handling, and flight coordination.
• Familiarity with airport safety standards and aviation security procedures.
• Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy airport environment.
• Physically capable of performing assigned ground handling duties where required.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, weekends, and public holidays.
• Professional attitude with a strong commitment to passenger satisfaction and operational safety.