Pit Crew

Virgin Australia Airlines; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flight discounts

5 weeks annual leave

Industry training provided

Career growth opportunities

Staff platform access (Virgin Family)

Job summary

Virgin Australia Airlines is seeking motivated ramp staff to join our Pit Crew. You’ll be physically active loading and unloading baggage, assisting with aircraft door operations, and operating baggage tugs in a dynamic outdoor environment.

Ideal candidates will lift up to 32 kg, thrive in a team, and hold an Australian driver’s licence with eligibility to work in Australia. Flexible rosters include early starts, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must be able to safely lift up to 32 kg and handle baggage in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate teamwork and reliability in variable shifts and outdoor conditions.
• Have or be eligible for an Australian work visa and possess a valid Australian driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload luggage and freight in the bag room and cargo hold.
• Assist with aircraft door operations and boarding stairs.
• Safely operate baggage tugs and support equipment.
• Work within a dynamic outdoor setting with close teamwork and flexible rosters.

Skills

Manual handling

Teamwork

Adaptability under pressure

Australian driver’s licence

Job description

Hello. We're Virgin Australia, and we're excited to invite you to join our diverse and inclusive Pit Crew – a warm and welcoming team of baggage handlers who play a crucial role in ensuring our flights are on time and our passengers' belongings reach their destinations safely.

This role suits people who have had manual handling experience as a physical role where you’ll be regularly lifting and moving bags that are up to 32kg each. If you’ve worked as a warehouse worker, as a picker and packer, in trades or as a labourer, have a great attitude, enjoy teamwork and like the idea of working around aircraft, then you’ll love being a ramp agent with our Pit Crew.

What you’ll be doing

Dive into an immersive experience working as part of an airline, where you’ll be hands‑on in the bag room and cargo hold, thoughtfully loading and unloading luggage and freight.

You’ll help with aircraft door operations and boarding stairs, safely loading adorable pets, and of course operate the little baggage tugs! This role offers dynamic outdoor environment filled with variety, teamwork, and the opportunity to create lifelong friendships.

You’ll be great in this role if you…

• Embody strength, adaptability, and reliability
• Excel under pressure, in an changing environment where weather, schedules, and the unexpected are all part of the adventure
• Possess an Australian driver’s licence
• Have the right to live and work in Australia
• Embrace a flexible rotating shift roster that includes early starts, late finishes, weekends, and public holidays.

What you’ll get from us

Your well‑being is our priority, and we’re dedicated to supporting you with industry‑leading benefits and conditions, including:

• Comprehensive resources for mental, physical, social, and financial well‑being, including counselling and online tools
• Extensive training provided (No experience? No problem!)
• Exclusive discounts on flights for you and your loved ones, with an annual credit of $1000
• A generous annual leave of 5 weeks
• Additional compensation for weekend shifts, early starts, and late finishes, along with opportunities for extra shifts
• Savings on travel insurance, membership to the Virgin Australia Lounge, car rentals, accommodations, and global experiences
• Access to the ‘Virgin Family’ platform, connecting you with staff‑only special offers with Virgin brands around the world
• Abundant pathways for career growth and advancement.

When everyone is included, everyone wins

At Virgin Australia, we celebrate individuality. We welcome applications from Indigenous Australians, individuals with disabilities, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, our cherished LGBTQI+ community, and all who are eager to become part of our family.

Ready to apply?

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