In my experience, starting at the bottom literally means just that..... BA are the only airline that I know (someone correct me if I am wrong) that offer specific graduate entry employment. Experience is the main quality employers are looking for and I am sure that they would consider your time spent working for a ground handling agent....... I doubt very much that they would be bothered about a degree.. .When I started out, I was on a pathetic £9000!, although after gaining vaulable experience I progressed to £13500, until more recently £20500.. .I hope this is of help to you, and good luck if you do decide to work in an ops environment.. .As long as you've got a good sense of humour, you're thick skinned, a good team player, and work well under pressure you will do fine. It may not be the best paid job in the world but its really good fun. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" />