Bournemouth Airport recruitment is ‘good for the area’

Bournemouth International Airport is set to recruit dozens of new staff next week as demand for holidays and international cargo increases.

It is looking to fill a wide range of posts including aviation security officer, passenger services agent, cleaners, arrivals agent, cargo agent, and airside ramp agent.

Steve Gill, managing director of Bournemouth Airport, said: “We know there is pent-up demand for holidays after two years of coronavirus disruption, and advance bookings are looking very positive. At the same time Bournemouth Airport has developed a significant international freight operation, which continues to grow.

“That means we’re looking to recruit 75 new staff in the next few months across a range of roles, and we look forward to welcoming people to our open day to meet our teams and find out more.”

Allison McCarty, a travel agent, said: “I think it’s excellent. Obviously travel has really suffered over the last two years. Bournemouth airport at one point had a load of British Airway planes parked down there just gathering dust. So yes, it’s good for the area.”

Colin Mccabe, a frequent flyer from Bournemouth Airport, described his recent experiences as quite efficient. He said: “I’ve never had any problems going out or coming back, it’s pretty good.”

“The problem at the moment is that you have to show your passports and locator forms. I think a lot of people are still getting used to that. I found it quite easy.

“But some people are still getting used to that which confuses people and causes a little bit of a delay. I don’t think that’s a fault of the airport, I just think that’s the information people are getting.”

Mr Mccabe said it has not affected him at all.

“You don’t see that many staff if I am honest. I don’t think there is a shortage as I was straight through, everything went through quite smoothly. 

“Saying that, you don’t see many people staffing the desks, but it’s only a small airport you don’t expect to see too many people.”

The recruitment open day will take place on Thursday 27th January in the main departures terminal from 2pm to 8pm.