1,200 jobs at Brussels Airport: Aviato launches a vast recruitment campaign
Aviato, the job center at Brussels Airport, is launching a new recruitment campaign for Brussels Airport to fill more than a thousand jobs at the airport and to strengthen the current teams in the management of passenger and baggage handling as well as in logistics. At Brussels Airport, the second economic center of the country, there are currently more than 1200 vacant jobs. Job seekers, students, newcomers and anyone looking for a new challenge are welcome.
Aviation jobs / werken in de luchtvaart / job offers
Prepared for summer vacation
With around 24,000 employees, 317 companies, 18 sectors and 1,200 vacancies, Brussels Airport forms a very special ecosystem; the airport is therefore a powerful catalyst for the Belgian economy. Brussels Airport offers employment opportunities to job seekers from all over the country.
“After two difficult years of crisis, the high number of jobs to be filled today is above all a positive sign and bears hope for recovery. Passenger traffic is increasing, so we need the right people to keep things running smoothly. We are happy to be able to fully assume the role of employment engine again, and it is now important that all airport companies, with the support of Aviato, can find the necessary talents.», testifies Arnaud Feist, president of Aviato.
In view of the summer peak and the resumption of passenger traffic, Aviato, the job center of Brussels Airport, in collaboration with its airport partners, the VDAB and Actiris, is looking for new candidates for the many airport companies. Everyone benefits, and there are certainly career opportunities as well. With the summer holidays coming up, it’s time to take the plunge and find a unique airport job.
A wide range of airport professions
In the current context of talent wars and labor shortages in the transport and logistics, personal and business services, business support, retail and ICT sectors, the Aviato’s expertise and support are more important than ever for companies.
“At G4S Aviation, we are looking for new security guards to ensure the smooth running of Brussels Airport. As part of our Dutch training courses, we also recruit people whose mother tongue is not Dutch and who want to learn it. Want to help ensure a safe vacation for your family and friends? [email protected] Aviation Security at Brussels Airport -> Go4Safe!“, says
Vicky Houtmeyers, G4S Aviation Service Center Manager.
The profiles sought are very varied. Whether it’s an aviation technician, an airport guard or security officer, a salesman, a red cap, a check-in agent or an administrative assistant, there is a job at the airport for all profiles and all levels of training.
Carolle Van Dijck, Corporate Communication Manager & Spokesperson at Securitas also confirms “At Securitas, we are constantly on the lookout for new talent to help us keep airport security at a high level. Today, we are looking for all types of profiles: women, men, young or old, with or without experience – provided they are honest, vigilant and helpful.”
Due to the enormous growth of e-commerce, companies in Brucargo, the logistics area of Brussels Airport, also want to attract new employees. There too, the job offer is very diversified: you can work there as a logistics or warehouse worker, handler, customs agent, carrier, ramp agent, etc.
“WFS is growing and recruiting! As the world’s largest cargo handler, we have strong growth ambitions for Brucargo. This is why we are constantly looking for warehouse and office employees, candidates for operations and administrative services. Our inclusive HR policy offers chances and opportunities where personal fulfillment and stimulating career go hand in hand,” says Bart Vanmulders, Human Resources Director of WFS.
“We are always looking for passionate colleagues to support our growing activities at the airport. We are currently looking for technical profiles for maintenance, administrative profiles for purchasing and customs, but also loaders/unloaders, handlers on the ramps and finally colleagues for the truck depot (Truck Yard) and dangerous goods. If you want to be part of the most international company in the world, with a great collegial atmosphere, then you absolutely have to apply to us,says Pieter-Jan Germeaux, Ad Interim HR Director at DHL Aviation.
The most sought-after profiles are:
● Air Cargo and Baggage Handler
● Logistics employee
● Check-in agent
● Redcap/loadmaster
● Sale
● Security officer
● Hotelier
● HR
● Technical profiles
Many targeted actions
In the race for talent, airport companies can count on Aviato’s expertise to fill the many vacant positions.
“With the many positions to be filled, it is time to highlight the many airport professions. Together with our clients, we look for the best solution to their employment needs and we try to raise their awareness whenever possible. Recruiting in this changing labor market is a challenge. With this recruitment campaign, we want to create an influx of candidates for the many vacancies», specifies Isabelle Borli, general manager of Aviato.
From May, Aviato will launch a new recruitment campaign to highlight the airport’s unique jobs and opportunities. The following initiatives, among others, are planned:
- Jobcafe – From May, Aviato will organize a Jobcafé every fortnight: a formula where airport companies easily meet potential candidates. At each edition, the emphasis will be on a different theme or a sought-after profile. The perfect opportunity to make the match.
The following profiles will be affected:- May 5 – reception staff
- May 19 – manual workers
- June 2 – interim staff
- June 16 – logistics employee
- Events for job seekers and students – As part of its regular activities, Aviato represents airport companies at events, job days and fairs, information sessions for job seekers, etc. All these events are listed in the Aviato calendar (www.aviato.be/fr/evenements) and are accessible to everyone.
- Cooperation with various labor market actorsin particular the CPAS and the reception centers – Raising the awareness of employment counsellors/agencies and reception centers for refugees in Flemish Brabant on employment opportunities at the airport, with a view to recruiting people far from the labor market work.
- Inclusivity Information Session May 19 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. – In cooperation with VOKA Brabant-Flemish, Aviato offers an information session on inclusiveness for airport companies. The objective of this session is to raise awareness among airport companies and encourage them to adapt to changes in the labor market. The significant mismatch between supply and demand in the labor market requires, more than ever, an open recruitment process.