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OSCA 2024 · 741931 · Skill level 4

Aircraft Baggage Handler and Ground Crew: OSCA 741931

ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026

Aircraft Baggage Handler and Ground Crew is OSCA 2024 code 741931. It corresponds to ANZSCO 721911 Aircraft Baggage Handler and Airline Ground Crew, which is not on the skilled visa lists. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO code for OSCA 741931

Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.

  • ANZSCO 721911

    Aircraft Baggage Handler and Airline Ground Crew

    Not on the skilled occupation lists.

The job

What an aircraft baggage handler and ground crew does

Loads and unloads air freight, directs planes, positions staircases and performs other aircraft ground services to ensure aircraft operations run efficiently.

Skill level 4: Certificate II or III, or at least 1 year of relevant experience

Specialisations

  • Ramp Agent

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Loads and unloads air freight from aircraft
  • Inspects air freight to ensure it is properly loaded and secured
  • Operates vehicles and material-moving equipment during the loading, unloading and transportation of air freight
  • Sorts air freight for processing, transport or storage
  • Positions loading ramps and staircases to allow passengers to board and disembark aircraft
  • Assists in the movement of aircraft on the ground
  • Communicates with pilots, Flight Attendants and other ground crew members to coordinate aircraft operations

Questions

OSCA 741931: common questions

What is the OSCA code for aircraft baggage handler and ground crew?
The OSCA 2024 code is 741931 (Aircraft Baggage Handler and Ground Crew), skill level 4. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 741931?
ANZSCO 721911 Aircraft Baggage Handler and Airline Ground Crew. "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Aircraft Baggage Handler and Ground Crew on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
Not under its ANZSCO equivalent: none is on the Home Affairs combined list checked on 21 October 2026. Another occupation may fit your duties better.
Does Home Affairs use OSCA codes for visas?
Not yet. As of 21 October 2026, skilled occupation lists, skills assessments and visa applications still use ANZSCO codes.

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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, OSCA 2024 v1.0 (CC BY 4.0); Department of Home Affairs, checked 21 October 2026. General information only, not immigration advice.

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