Airport ramp attendant NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for airport ramp attendant.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for airport ramp attendant is 74202 (Air transport ramp attendants), a TEER 4 occupation — not skilled work for FSW or CEC.
NOC code
74202
TEER 4 · not skilled for FSW/CEC
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 74202 covers
Air transport ramp attendants operate ramp-servicing vehicles and equipment, handle cargo and baggage and perform other ground support duties at airports. They are employed by airline and air services companies and the federal government.
| Unit group | 74202 — Air transport ramp attendants |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 4 — usually requires a high school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| Broad category | Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Drive and operate ramp-servicing vehicles and equipment such as towing tractors, food service trucks, de-icer sprayers and lavatory servicing trucks
- Position passenger loading stairs and operate aircraft cargo doors
- Marshal or tow aircrafts to gate positions for passenger boarding and deplaning and for loading and unloading of cargo
- Sort and load cargo and passenger baggage according to instructions forwarded by load planner to achieve proper balance
- Unload, sort and route cargo and baggage
- Transport freight between aircraft and airport warehouse
To use NOC 74202 on an Express Entry profile or reference letter, your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties. See every duty and the full Express Entry breakdown for NOC 74202 →
Other job titles under NOC 74202
- Aircraft groomer
- Cargo attendant - air transport
- Ramp agent - air transport
- Ramp attendant - air transport
- Ramp services supervisor - airport
- Station attendant - air transport
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 74202, one of these may fit better:
- Airport air traffic controller — NOC 72601 (Air traffic controllers and related occupations, TEER 2)
- Airport firefighter — NOC 42101 (Firefighters, TEER 2)
- Airport limousine driver — NOC 75200 (Taxi and limousine drivers and chauffeurs, TEER 5)
- Airport manager — NOC 70012 (Facility operation and maintenance managers, TEER 0)
- Ambulance attendant — NOC 32102 (Paramedical occupations, TEER 2)
- Amusement park attendant — NOC 65211 (Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport, TEER 5)
- Bar attendant — NOC 64301 (Bartenders, TEER 4)
- Beauty salon attendant — NOC 65329 (Other service support occupations, TEER 5)
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0 (example titles and duties); IRCC high-wage occupations and category-based selection lists. Check the official NOC site before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for airport ramp attendant?+
In NOC 2021, "airport ramp attendant" is an example title in unit group 74202 — Air transport ramp attendants. It is a TEER 4 occupation in the "Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations" broad category.
Is airport ramp attendant eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 74202 is TEER 4. IRCC only counts TEER 0–3 work as skilled experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and Canadian Experience Class, so this work generally won't qualify for those programs on its own. Some provincial programs accept TEER 4–5 work.
Does airport ramp attendant get extra CRS points?+
NOC 74202 isn't on IRCC's high-wage list, so there are no extra high-wage or job offer points. Canadian work-length points still apply for TEER 0–3 work.
Can a airport ramp attendant get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 74202 isn't on any of IRCC's current category-based selection lists. You can still be invited in general, Canadian Experience Class or Provincial Nominee Program rounds.
What if my job title says airport ramp attendant but my duties are different?+
IRCC assesses your duties, not your job title. Compare what you actually do with the lead statement and main duties of NOC 74202. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.