Ground operations
Ramp and apron work, baggage, aircraft turnaround — usually staffed by ground-handling companies rather than the airport itself.
Working at the airport
Airport jobs at HER — where to look
Who actually hires at Heraklion Airport and where vacancies are published. This guide is not the employer.
We are an independent guide — not the airport, not a recruiter and not an employer. We do not post vacancies, accept CVs or process applications. Always apply through the employer’s own channel.
Who employs the people you see at HER
Airline station staff
Check-in and gate agents, station managers, cabin crew based in Crete — hired directly by the airlines serving HER.
Security screening
Passenger and baggage screening and access control: regulated roles with mandatory background checks and certification.
Engineering & maintenance
Terminal systems, baggage handling, airfield lighting and runway upkeep — public-sector and contractor roles.
Retail, food & duty-free
Shops, cafés and duty-free are run by concession operators, each hiring under its own brand.
Seasonal tourism roles
Transfer drivers, car-hire desks and tour representatives — demand on Crete peaks from April to October.
Where vacancies are actually published
Airport operator and regulator
HER is a state-run airport: its operator (HASP) and the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority advertise public-sector posts through official Greek government channels.
Airlines and ground handlers
Most airport-based jobs appear on the career pages of the carriers and handling companies operating at HER, not on airport websites.
Concession brands
Shops, cafés, lounges and car-hire desks recruit through their own brand career pages.
Greek job boards
DYPA (the public employment service), Skywalker.gr and kariera.gr carry most aviation and tourism vacancies on Crete.