We have freighters, but they are very small aircrafts. I dont even know what type they are, i dont deal with them very often at all.
The dangerous goods course I did was just an awareness course i think. Id imagine the cargo guys have to do a much more in depth course.
The problem we have is getting everybody to stick together, and also an apathy amongst staff towards the situtation.Also the problem of staff not understanding the importance of their role either, so not realising how underpaid they are.
I had a discussion with my manager the other day regarding pay. I was told that ramp guys, even the guys who only handle bags and dont operate any machines, are paid more because its classed as an industrial job.
A dispatcher/TRC is supposed to oversee the health and safety on the ramp and spend the majority of the turnround underwing, and will be the first to be asked how an incident was allowed to occur, yet thats classed as a Passenger Services position.
Ive had enough to be honest. I love my job but im fed up not being paid enough and being constantly exhausted because im working so much to earn a decent wage.