Ozgrade3, you seem like the person I was only too happy to see move on. Face it, your glory days are gone, and as the company grew new ideas and ways of working were needed. Somehow I think you had some good times and came to the conclusion that the world owed you something special.

I've heard so much crap here from people with an axe to grind, and honestly have to wonder what 7,000 hours of flying time has to do with making you a great baggage handler. I've spent over 15 years in this industry and have come to the conclusion that everyone has their own set of expectations - and if you expect to come to work, work to the best of your ability and expect to be paid for the work you did - well, you should be happy.

I've seen some great people come out of ground handling and make great careers in aviation, and there are many worse employers out there than Aero-Care. If you're considering working for Aero-Care, you'll get exposure to more of the industry than you will if you work for a single airline. You'll also get the opportunity for development and advancement, with heaps of career opportunities opening in front of you.

Give it a go, and screw the negative bastards!

Oz Aviation. My glory days are just beginning. Now about to crack 4000 Hrs TT, Grade 1 Multi Engine IFR Instructor.

as a current employee of this aerocare I would say that I have heard mixed opinions. Each port is managed differently and can have enormous differences in opinions. I can comment on BNE and say that this is by far the worst and poorly organised port in Australia. Never ever believe anything that management says to you. Empty promises and you get treated like a slave to the company. you will get 20-25 hours a week spread over 5 days so its impossible to work even 2 jobs. minimum of 3hr shifts which they use more than often. They are quick to notice that you havnt shaved in 12 hours and are more than happy to verbally abuse you for the slightest facial hair. But never once would they thank you or appreciate the work you put in. the port is run by turkeys. dont bother if you value your dignity.:=

i went for the info session at Brisbane. they said rosters are put out 6 weeks in advance and you can only swap shifts a limited amount of time. i didnt get a call back for interview. lucky in hindsight!

Having worked for Aero-Care in Brisbane for the last 5 months, I can confidently say that this is the worst company I have ever worked for. I dont know anyone there at the moment that isnt looking for a new job. These guys dont give a rats about you. They work you to the bone and pay you nothing for it. Do NOT work for this company!!!

I did a bit of google searching and found an article in a Sydney paper saying a S Shelly part owner of the handling business is building a 30 million dollar home in Sydney south ?????

Maybe that is why the staff get sweatshop pay.

4 holer, you are correct. Shelly and his business partner have made a colossal amount of money out of the GHA business over the years. Most people wouldn't be aware of just how much money they have made.

Steve Shelly doesnt own it anymore, he sold it and thats how he is building a $30 million dollar house. I read somewhere that he is also having a tunnel down to the water from his house. WTF!

Out of interest who owns it now ?? It seems from a little digging the guy is from a drink family so maybe use to the golden spoon in the mouth ?

Not entirely sure but the CEO is Glenn Rutherford.

Rutherford and Shelly started the company, built it up into a cash cow, made many millions over the years. Then yes, Shelly sold out his share. These boys used to splash out big dollars entertaining airline executives so that contracts would keeping rolling over, smart business method.
Unfortunately for the check-in chicks and bag chuckers the big dollars don't quite make it down to that level :*

Don't like your company? Simple: quit.

There's plenty of warehouses that need someone to break down/build up pallets for them on roughly the same wages, all Mon-Fri 7-3:30 and without the added hazard of being sucked into a V2500.

Sitting on Pprune bitching about your company isn't going to change either your circumstance or the company's.

Hi guys,

just wondering the Aerocare Brisbane, which airline do they work for on customer service?

Tiger and Jetblue? that's all?

THanks.