Elevating airport careers

Australian Airports Association

To rejuvenate Australia’s airport workforce post-pandemic, the Australian Airports Association (AAA) partnered with CRE8IVE to launch a campaign that would spark interest in airport careers. Through aspirational storytelling, a dynamic website and seamless job portal integration, the project empowered individuals to explore rewarding opportunities in this vital sector.

Project scope
Strategy
Marketing & Comms
Brand & Creative
Digital
Sector
Corporate & Professional Services
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    The challenge

    COVID-19 caused significant workforce disruptions across Australia’s airports. AAA asked CRE8IVE for help to revitalise the industry’s appeal and inspire individuals to consider careers in airports – from local aerodromes to major international gateways, amidst a competitive job market.

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    Social media stories featuring imagery of airport workers with text 'An industry grounded in launching careers. Prepare to take off. Discover new opportunities at myairportcareer'
    The strategy

    CRE8IVE devised a campaign centred on aspirational storytelling, real-life employee stories and the engaging slogan “Prepare to Take Off.” A dedicated website would be built to provide resources and present attractive airport careers, all integrated with job portals to create a seamless pathway for prospective applicants.

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    Four 'Prepare to take off' posters promoting the benefits of airport jobs, featuring imagery of airport employees in their environments
    'Prepare to take off' styled as a split-flap display, shown against a blue sky background
    An airport employee on a plane runway
    The process

    Our team of designers and programmers created a user-friendly website that incorporated aspirational imagery, employee stories and integrated third-party job portals to streamline the job search process. Targeted marketing efforts were launched to connect potential applicants with airport career opportunities across the country.

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    The 'Career Finder' page on the My Airport Career website
    The change

    The campaign repositioned airport careers as aspirational and accessible, connecting job seekers with real opportunities and equipping AAA with a dynamic platform for ongoing workforce rejuvenation.

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    Social media tiles featuring self-selecting messaging targeted towards a range of audiences.
    The My Airport Career LinkedIn page featuring branded assets
    The My Airport Career social media page featuring branded assets
    The impact

    The campaign gave AAA lasting digital assets, including a resource-rich website and integrated job search capabilities, providing the tools to sustain engagement with the job market for years to come.

    AAA Member Engagement toolkit spreads which include information on topics like digital resources and social media engagement
    Other My Airport Career collateral including a flyer, member factsheet, and keywords for job advertisements