Most of these airports are located based on population density and are thus very expensive places to live, requiring higher compensation levels for employees.
As the value of fiat currency drops, jobs such as these ground crew positions don't pay enough to attract talent.
...not that the third-world replacements will ever have that talent.
As the value of fiat currency drops, jobs such as these ground crew positions don't pay enough to attract talent.
...not that the third-world replacements will ever have that talent.
BINGO!
Having worked the ramp for almost 3 years as ready reserve for the flight benefits I can tell you that they pay is low and they hire the lowest common dominator. I worked with only a few who were responsible and those of us who had real work ethics would take up all of the slack.
Ground crew are responsible, especially the wing walkers, are key for moving aircraft safely.