Read the storyI didn’t know much about aviation security before. Today, I know it’s the career I want to pursue
G4S Aviation Security / Bruxelles Formation
From job seeker to airport professional
A training path preparing job seekers for direct employment in baggage and cargo handling at Alyzia.
A busy airport depends on skilled people behind the scenes. Every bag, cargo shipment and aircraft turnaround requires employees who understand the operation, follow strict safety and security procedures and communicate effectively with their colleagues.
Alyzia faced an ongoing need for employees who could work across both baggage and cargo operations at Brussels Airport. At the same time, unemployed job seekers were looking for a concrete opportunity to acquire new skills and move into sustainable employment.
Together, Alyzia, VDAB, Bruxelles Formation, Aviato and AHLEX transformed these two needs into one integrated recruitment and onboarding programme. VDAB and Bruxelles Formation financed the training, giving job seekers the opportunity to prepare for a new professional future. Alyzia provided a clear employment perspective, while Aviato supported candidate selection and alignment with the airport environment.
AHLEX translated the operational requirements into a comprehensive 124-hour learning pathway. Participants first became familiar with the aviation sector, airport operations and the standards that guide daily work. They then developed the technical knowledge and practical skills required for baggage handling, cargo operations, airside services, safe storage and secure handling.
The programme combined classroom theory with hands-on exercises, immersive learning, VR and e-learning. This approach allowed participants not only to understand procedures but also to practise essential skills and develop the right operational reflexes before entering the workplace.
Because the participants would work in a Dutch-speaking airport environment, the programme also included 20 hours of Dutch language training for French speaking candidates. This support helped them understand workplace instructions, communicate more confidently and integrate more easily into their future teams.
The programme achieves a completion rate of approximately 91%, while 94% of graduates move directly into employment at Brussels Airport. These results demonstrate the strength of a model in which recruitment, public financing, targeted training and direct employment are connected from the outset.
For participants, the programme is more than a training course. It is a structured pathway from unemployment to a new career. They leave with technical expertise, safety awareness, language confidence and the preparation needed to contribute to Alyzia’s operations from day one.
