Aviation Labour Scheme opens for third round applications

The application window runs from 18 March to 31.

The third round of applications for the aviation Labour Importation Scheme has officially opened, allowing companies to hire workers for 10 frontline roles facing manpower shortages.

These positions include passenger services officers, ramp services agents, cabin workers, aircraft maintenance technicians, tractor drivers, warehouse operators, equipment operators, customer service agents, aircraft tug drivers, and maintenance technicians.

Eligible applicants must be registered business entities holding a contract, licence, franchise, or passenger handling permit from the Airport Authority to operate at Hong Kong International Airport.

Successful applicants must pay the authority $400 per month per imported worker, with the authority matching the total amount annually to subsidise transport costs for local frontline staff. These subsidies have been in place since May last year.

The application window runs from 18 March to 31, with approvals expected about two weeks after the deadline.