What are some cool jobs at airports besides flying, why would anyone want to work at an airport?

Question

What are some high paying airport functions?

Answer 1

Air traffic control pays very well and you only need a high school degree.  It's a stressful job, but starts at like 80k a year.

Answer 2

SR. air traffic control, ramp manager/ground crew, airframe/powerplant mechanic

Answer 3

An airtraffic controller makes great money but you have to be great at math one mistake equals a plane landing on another plane and you do have to go to air traffic controller school and honestly not alot of fun. A gate agent makes average pay but get flight benefits on the carrier same as mechanics and bag handlers. Why would you want to work at an airport? Lots of different people. People watching. And possible travel benefits.

Answer 4

I suppose anyone who like to be around big planes.  Like any job after a while it's a job and the coolness wears off.

Unless it's a desk job like administrative duties or air traffic control many jobs can involve being out in inclement weather in and around the parking ramps, 24 hours a day, weekends and holidays.