Graz Airport is preparing for an intensified flight program next summer and will be holding a recruiting day on January 22, 2026 to meet the increased staffing needs.
The event focuses on recruiting seasonal staff for the core operational areas of check-in and aircraft handling. Management, represented by Wolfgang Grimus and Jürgen Löschnig, emphasizes the strategic importance of this format, as seasonal employment at the Graz location has repeatedly served as a stepping stone to long-term, permanent positions. Over ten people have been permanently integrated into the team from events held over the past three years alone.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old, hold a Class B driver's license, and be explicitly willing to work shifts. Graz Airport serves as a major regional transport hub, and its handling capacity is heavily strained, particularly during the summer months, due to additional holiday flights and charter operations. To ensure smooth air traffic flow, the Recruiting Day offers interested candidates the opportunity to conduct on-site interviews after registration and a presentation of the job areas. An official photo ID and relevant application documents are mandatory for participation.
Industry analyses show that regional airports like Graz are increasingly relying on direct recruitment events to counteract the general labor shortage in ground handling. The physical presence at the airport workplace is intended to familiarize potential employees with the specific processes between the terminal and the apron. Further research reveals that ground handling services at Graz Airport encompass a wide range of technical tasks, from loading and unloading aircraft to operating specialized vehicles. Involving experienced colleagues in the recruitment process is also intended to accelerate the social integration of new employees.
The event will take place in the conference rooms of the departure hall and will consist of two introductory sessions in the afternoon. Graz Airport has recently seen a stabilization of passenger numbers, making precise personnel planning essential for the seasonal peaks in the summer flight schedule. Since shift work on the tarmac and at the check-in counters runs around the clock, the flexibility of applicants is a crucial hiring criterion. With this initiative, the airport is ensuring the necessary operational strength to handle the projected traffic flows of the coming season without capacity bottlenecks.