How to become
You can get into this job through:
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
- working towards this role
- applying directly
College
You could take a college course in customer service or aviation operations, which will give you some of the skills and knowledge needed for this role.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for these courses vary.
More Information
Apprenticeship
You can apply to do an Aviation Customer Service Operative Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship, or Customer Service Practitioner Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for an intermediate apprenticeship
More Information
Work
You could find work on a temporary or seasonal contract in an airport before being offered a permanent position.
Direct Application
You can apply directly to become an airport information assistant. Most employers will expect you to have a good standard of general education, including GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) in English and maths, or equivalent qualifications.
More Information
Career tips
Experience in customer service would give you an advantage when looking for work. Foreign language skills might also be useful for some jobs.