Bring on wonderful careers.

We're on a mission to bring new and uplifting experiences to our guests, transforming flying from simply 'nice', to something wonderful.

Like any good mission, this one starts with our people.

Which is why we encourage our team to embody the fun, laid back, authentic spirit we've become famous for. Because when they're free to be themselves, they're better able to own their personal responsibilities and go the extra mile to help our guests.

Job Overview

  • Work type:

    Part Time

  • Location:

    Melbourne

  • Job type:

    Ground Operations, Cargo

  • Applications close:

Internal - Pit Crew Melbourne

Hey there! It's your Virgin Australia family.  

You know us – the airline that's all about doing things our own way, the Virgin way. Flying with us isn’t just 'nice'. It's wonderful! And guess what? You're a big part of how we make that happen. 

As one of our existing team members, we’re excited to invite you to consider this new opportunity within the business. As an insider, enjoy VIP treatment that sees your application jump to the front of the queue, and a streamlined recruitment process to make things nice and easy.  

So if you you’re interested and meet the criteria, read on and apply.  

 

Who we’re looking for: 

Don’t mind a bit of hard work and manual labour? Happy to be outside in rain, hail, or shine? We need strong, driven, adaptable and reliable people to join the Virgin Australia Pit Crew team. It’s a challenging role, with a lot of responsibilities – from helping ensure our planes are turned around on time, to making sure everyone’s baggage gets where it needs to be, on time (and in one piece). 

 

What you’ll be doing: 

  • Moving and loading freight 

  • Pushing stairs and helping to open aircraft doors 

  • Driving those little baggage tugs 

  • Carefully loading bags (sometimes up to 1000 a day) 

  • Correctly handling cargo, oversized items and pets 

  • Recognising and handling dangerous goods 

  • Safely operating and maintaining our Ground Services Equipment 

  • Work in different teams, make new mates, and have a great time doing it 

  • Loads more…

 

We’re looking for someone who… 

  • Are at least 18 years of age  

  • Are an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident  

  • Are happy working in a high-pressure environment  

  • Have transport to and from the airport, even at hours when public transport is not operating  

  • Can work a rotating shift roster (including early starts, late finishes, weekends, public holidays and peak periods).

 

When everyone is included, everyone wins 

We’re all individuals. And we love that. That’s why we encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, our friends in the LGBTQI+ community, and anyone else who wants to join our family. 

Ready to apply? 

We’re ready to hear from you. Apply now. 

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