Jess’s journey
Teams of 3-5
Jess is going on holiday to Spain. List 20 different jobs that help her get from her sofa to the beach.
Jess’s journey
Lives in Dundee
Books the trip on her phone
Takes the train to Edinburgh Airport
Checks in one suitcase
Flies to Barcelona
Compare your ideas
Your challenge: 5 minutes
The first team to 20 different jobs wins. Stuck? Who fixes things? Who never meets a passenger?
There are hundreds of different jobs at just one airport. Finish your list before revealing some examples.
Reveal airport job examples
Check-in agent
Aviation security officer
Customer service advisor
Passenger assistance agent
Cleaner
Retail assistant
Marketing coordinator
Press officer
Project manager
Procurement officer
Payroll administrator
Sustainability manager
Baggage handler
Cargo handler
Aircraft refueller
Vehicle technician
Airside operations officer
Commercial manager
Airport duty manager
Payroll administrator
Sustainability manager
Chef
Barista
Airport security
Pilot
Cabin crew
Air traffic controller
Aircraft engineer
Data analyst
Finance assistant
HR advisor
IT engineer
Software developer
Electrical engineer
Mechanical engineer
Health and safety advisor
Reveal airport employment figures
| Airport | Number of people |
|---|---|
| Glasgow | 5,000 |
| Edinburgh | 8,000 |
| JFK (New York) | 50,000 |
Figures reproduced from the supplied slide, not independently verified as current employment totals.
Introduction
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