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Given recent security events I would consider this job to be more important than ever
Why is that then. the job has always been a very important one. There is not alot an agent can do regarding security aspects. Of course there are the usual security questions that are asked but thats it.
I certainly feek for you however. I worked as an Ops Guy for a (then) new charter airline. Best shift was 0300-1300!!!!! and the pay was less than pitance. It does get bettre mind you so keep going.