According to an article from the Japan Times, the country's aviation industry is working to highlight the import duties carried out by members of the ground support professionals at airports.
The initiative is designed to increase interest in ground handling jobs, which include ramp services like baggage handling, fueling, deicing, pushback and marshalling, among others. These service help ensure effienct on-time performance (OTP) for airlines and airports.
The article also notes that the industry's ability to recruit ground handling personnel can also have a postive influence on Japan's position as a tourism-focused destination.
Josh Smith served as editor of Ground Support Worldwide as editor from 2016 through 2024. He oversaw production of the print magazine, created GSW's newsletters on a daily basis, and updated the latest news on AviationPros.com.
