Wow, I have to say I had forgotten just how hard Ramp Agents' work was. I used to be a Ramp agent. I started as a Loader driver, and worked my way up to Aircraft Tug Driver then Aircraft Engineering and on to the flight deck as Technical Flight Crew. initially as a Light Loadmaster & Flight Mechanic, & Second Officer, and eventually as Pilot/First Officer. I will be 60 years old in June 2023. Though I have flown thousands of hours, throughout my flying career, sadly I don't fly anymore in part due to poor health. What I would say in hindsight The early part of my aviation career was working on the ground as a Ramp Agent. watching the video I remember it was absolutely back-breaking work. However, it was exciting and fun at the time in my early to mid-20s especially getting to work around many different Aircraft types and with a burning desire to get to fly them. Eventually Flying for two airlines in the UK and The Royal Air Force as a commissioned Officer, allowed me to see much of the world and at the age of 26 years old, I was third in command of a commercial airliner with a lot of responsibility and a set of wings and two gold braids on my uniform shirt epaulettes and uniform jacket. One word of warning to all you Ramp Agents though. If you're working on the ramp in your 20's you might find that all that heavy lifting and hard manual labour you are doing today, might come back and hit you in later life. Something No airline or airline handling company is ever going to tell you. Today I walk with a walking stick my knees are screwed from spending years kneeling on them in tight aircraft holds loading and unloading aircraft. My back is screwed as a result of the continuing twisting of my back with heavy bags as are my shoulders and arms from lifting heavy pax bags and moving cargo in the aircraft holds and cabin on main deck freighter aircraft. I enjoyed my flying career very much and I wouldn't have changed it for the world it's made me who I am today. However, I started my aviation career working on the Ramp with no preconceived ideas of becoming a Pilot. Back then at the time which was in the mid-1980's I didn't believe that I was capable to become a Pilot, just a growing confidence that allowed me to believe in myself I had to work my way up through the ranks from a Ramp agent to flight-deck crew, which meant hard work and lots of studying and college and flight school. That hard labour working on the ramp has left me in later life living in tremendous constant pain as I'm riddled with osteoarthritis. pretty much as a direct result of my years working on the Ramp. A thankless hard job but having seen it from the ramp and looking at it from the flight deck it's appreciated just don't screw your body as a result as it might come back and bite you on the ass in later life. Keep up the good work guys.👍

@sarahosborne7477

Жыл бұрын

That's what I'm worried about I just got hired as a ramp agent I'm in my 40s I start in a few weeks but I wonder if my body will get messed up from it.

@7gxnz

Жыл бұрын

that sounds amazing, congratulations, i bet it was pretty exciting!

@davidsmiths5471

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like you avoid lifting!

@davidsmiths5471

Жыл бұрын

​@@sarahosborne7477 You an do this job!!

@scumbagthe5500

Жыл бұрын

You forgot to mention the fresh air in and around the airports 🫣

I never realized bags were packed in and pulled out like that, on your knees! Gee that's hard work. Everybody I know complains about dents or smudges on their bags but now I sympathize. Thanks.

@odomisan

9 ай бұрын

Those smaller jets are atrocious. How you get enough strength at that position and moving heavy luggage sideways is not very good for any part of the body.

I will now have a whole lot more respect for what you guys do as a ground crew...in all kinds of weather! Thank You!

The 175/195 bins are real back busters! Hated them at first. Really helps when your person feeding you bags knows how to stack so they know how to feed.

Great example of Ramp agent job

Awesome Video! I’m in the flight MGR industry as well . One note maybe edit or blurry out the passengers bag tags . Technology today is really quick with screen shots someone could get a hold of someone personally information . Customers tag their bags with all sorts of personal info . You don’t want that headache from the company or customer . Folks are creeps and very weird these day you just never know what people will do. Keep up the good work education is needed .Most People don’t realize value nor give Ramp agents/ ground operations . Grace or credit . Ramp does everything to get you on your way as safe as possible. Give Ramp agents more Grace ❤❤❤

I just started as a ramp agent at MCO Orlando and I’m in training rn and this vid is really helping a lot. Thank you bro bro 🤙🏼

Great video! I worked on the ramp in YYZ for 10 years and loved it. The procedures you used were spot on and exactly how I used to do it. Shout out to you and your crew. Stay safe. Cheers 👍

@louisthelmo2331

10 ай бұрын

do i need a degree to get that job?

@MrNacholibre1980

10 ай бұрын

@@louisthelmo2331 Nope, just be willing to work is good enough.

Omg I am so happy I found your page, I've never done this job before and I am nervous but the more I watch your video I think I'm really going to enjoy this job thanks for sharing.

I just started as a ramp agent and this helped me out a lot….. thx for sharing

@mmacraze09

4 ай бұрын

How did it go?? Im actually applying for ramp agent job and im kinda nervous about this job, I don't know about the work, will there be only 1 ramp agent In airport or will there be many others?? And If there are then Will other ramp Agents help me In learning??

Well done

This was a great video! Thank you. 😊

I am watching this to learn as much as I can about flying to help with my fear of flying. Thank you for the video

Great video very detail got my AA training coming up soon thank you

I watched because I have just applied for a job as a ramp agent

Just recently started bro. And your video actually helped alot mayn thanks boss

Great video!

Nice video for those of us who didn’t know! Thx!

Ayyyye berleezy at the end!

Great vid!

I used to work with the ramp at fedex so this is vaguely familiar to me just swap out luggage for thousands of pounds of freight and its similar

Worked for ATS in Toronto, management was pretty terrible but work was light, not enough airport drivers and low on equipments

Yoo I’m in ramp agent training class right now and I just referred your video to everyone in class! Good vid bro!

@TTMiles2

4 ай бұрын

Ah man appreciate tht a lot 💪🏽💪🏽💯💯

Nice ending tune.

Men looks fun as hell being around airplanes ✈️

I’m about to start as a ramp agent like next week. This video was hella detailed on some of what I’d be doing. Fire video bro🤟🏽

@cameronpollock

14 күн бұрын

how are you getting on in the new job?

I need more videos like this brother

This was cool to watch. I have an interview tomorrow for a Ramp Agent & I did NOT know that this is what the job would be like lol. Now I’m nervous.

@TTMiles2

4 ай бұрын

It’s really not bad I’m pretty sure u gonna have a lot of time to learn the ropes and people are going to help you and once you figure everything out it’s gonna be like 2nd nature to you. 💪🏽💪🏽

Good job 👏 cmn Morocco 🇲🇦 agent ramp Swissport

Yeah keep it up it just for me I hate they bins my back be hurting 🤣🤣

Well done dude! All ok except some white sport shoes Ive noticed....security is on feet too ;) stay safe and take care of your backs. Grettings from MAD.

Hi i just got hired as a Ramp Service Agent With Swissport. I use to be a Flight Attendant with Delta Airlines.

@Traviesa85

Жыл бұрын

I used to work for swissport in MIA, they have a lot of flights every day.

@ab-dan1578

Жыл бұрын

I have an interview coming up with Swissport for the role of ramp agent. I'm about to withdraw my application coz this seems stressful.

@7gxnz

Жыл бұрын

why did u decide to change the job, if you don't mind me asking! :)

@candace27co

Жыл бұрын

I worked with Unifi(delta) as a catering agent. Now I have a phone interview with southeast airlines as a ramp agent.n

@rahkeembattiste5854

Жыл бұрын

Cramps underneath the plane ouch please take to hospital tight spaces on your knees all day long

You work at an out station? I work at a hub and we don’t do most of that. For example if you unload/load that’s all you do. We don’t get bags they are brought to us. Crazy to see the out station Vs hub . Great video

Safety first, as a supervisor for the deicing team, I know sneakers are not allowed in the work area, but on the ramp is a no, no. See something say something, you let your coworkers work unsafe.

@Shad_2k

Жыл бұрын

My employer said that wearing steeltoe shoes isnt mandatory but just make sure that yout shoes doesnt have holes in them.

@lamarRichardIII

5 ай бұрын

Steel toes being mandatory depends on what company you work for.

@scottmeehan2422

3 ай бұрын

They are saftey trainers he got on. Look how thick the tounge and ankle supports are. Plus look how rigid the toes are when he walks. I honestly can not see any airside ops letting ground crew work with out appropriate foot wear and trainers are defo no appropriate for working in the ramp.

I work for ats in Pdx, respect bro

@MistahLogi

Жыл бұрын

Dude I’m trying to get hired there at pdx. Put in the word for me lol

@sweeny2669

Жыл бұрын

@@MistahLogi I gotchu bro

I never knew small stuff be on the tarmac like zipper hooks, i was leaving Vegas one night it was windy and saw a plastic bag fly over the gates

I used to for jetblue ramp agent the job aint easy. Well I mean it was but it really wore down ur body. Me working at boston getting hit with all kinds of weather and temperatures made it hard.

Nice video! Which airport is this?

Nice saftey boots

THATS AMAZING!! the most complete video on all rules on ground time flight... congrats!! but witch airport is? thank you!!!

@TTMiles2

Жыл бұрын

CMH

So you hook up the tow bar! But you dont use a cone to avoid someone running into th tow bar??

I do the same job in Greece Be safe brothers 🙏 ❤ 💙

@AntonisTzivelekiso

8 ай бұрын

Καλημέρα φίλε μου. Ξεκινάω από Δευτέρα στην goldair handling στο Ελευθέριος Βενιζέλος. Καμιά συμβουλή;

@user-jw9zy2ss4w

8 ай бұрын

@@AntonisTzivelekiso να μην βιάζεσαι για κανέναν λόγο και πριν κάνεις το οτιδήποτε να τσεκάρεις πάντα 2 φορές

@AntonisTzivelekiso

8 ай бұрын

Άντε να δούμε γιατί με 2 άτομα που μίλησα μου είπαν τα χειρότερα σαν δουλειά εννοώ. Σε ευχαριστώ πάντως

@user-jw9zy2ss4w

8 ай бұрын

@@AntonisTzivelekiso αδερφέ είναι η πιο δύσκολη και η πιο επικίνδυνη δουλειά που θα έχεις κάνει ποτέ σου αλλά είναι αλλού τα καλά εκεί πέρα γενικά στην συγκεκριμένη εταιρεία

@user-jw9zy2ss4w

8 ай бұрын

Ειναιβσαν οικογένεια εκεί πέρα απλά πρέπει να έχεις τον νου σου πάντα στην ασφάλεια σου

I work at the the YVR branch for ATS, and the amount of flights we do in a day (with the very limited equipment we have around) are insane 😂 But I hear YYC and YYZ are a shitshow

@tyressemills8297

Жыл бұрын

yes at yyz we have less equipment 🥲

Greetings from Switzerland. I work at Zurich ZRH but in the baggage and cargo sorting area. How do you deal with the physical strain of being in the plane's belly on your knees? I noticed you didn't have pads on? Here it's a must to wear.

@fortnitetrashcan8308

11 ай бұрын

cheers from GOT sweden :)

What should I do when I come across a bag with a PPBM identification?

I don’t work at an airport but I would like to.

@IssacMoneyMoreno

Жыл бұрын

Easy money fr

Can you work on the ramp with a permit?

Bro, where your knee pads at!? u forgot that hahahaha

What station are you at?

Question 1. Do ramp agents use an air start unit? Question 2. Do ramp agents use a ground power unit? Question 3. Do baggage handlers drive baggage belt loaders?

Hey! Which ATS station are you with!? YEG here 🤘🏻

I'm a bit confused. Do you have to handle all the baggage by yourself? Collect it from the belt and drop it off at the belt by yourself?

@TTMiles2

Жыл бұрын

No i have team mates these are just different perspectives of how to do the job and i was just showing everyone but no you will have team mates tht can span from 2-5 people

@OutcastPyros

Жыл бұрын

@@TTMiles2 i also work at the airport as well but our ramp is divided into three sub divisions basically. Baggage Handlers, Equipment Operators and Ramp Officers. So this seemed a little strange to me.

@yke90

Жыл бұрын

It's times where I had to load\unload a 737, 757, crj 900, and erj 175 by myself cause we have little ppl on some days. If you have the work ethic to tolerate it, you'll be alright.

just got hired for ats exicted but nervous

@7gxnz

Жыл бұрын

you'll be alright!! it's a pretty exciting job

The first list of things happens maybe 50% of the time

Hey man, thanks for the video, this was helpful. I applied for a Ramp Agent job in San Francisco, and I got an online interview next week. It's my first time applying for a job like this. So I believe I'll be a little more prepared for it. Do you or anyone in the comments got any tips or advice? It would much appreciated.

@owensmith8706

11 ай бұрын

show that you are willing to learn and respect that the ramp on an active busy airport is a very dangerous place and it's important to follow rules and think before you do something that could result in someone or you dying. Aviation employers such as airlines or ground handling agents, want to feel that their employees aren't going to do something stupid or dangerous that could end up causing a serious accident or damage to an aircraft or cause any loss of life. If you can show that you are sensible and trustworthy and willing to follow procedures and rules you should be fine. Hope it works out for you.

@brennensanchez7692

11 ай бұрын

@@owensmith8706 Thanks but... I didn't get it, I was applying for United. The odd thing is that the email said I can't apply for the position for three months. And I'm not sure whether they meant the position at SF or the position in general.

@TheRealTeamOutcast

10 ай бұрын

@@brennensanchez7692 why didn’t you get it ? I just got offered a position for United

So when that aircraft taxies away after pushback its wing will depart the manoeuvring area it is in and re-enter the ramp area it had been pushed from so it can depart....? Why not just push the aircraft in a 90° direction that will allow the aircraft, once in the manoeuvring area, to remain in this controlled area as opposed to re-entering an uncontrolled zone for taxi.

What airline is it

how is delta when it comes to pay? do you get yearly raises and is the top out 40 like American? thinking of switching

@TTMiles2

5 ай бұрын

I’m not exactly sure how delta is but I believe it is a yearly raise and I’m not sure wht they top out at. Ik they have really good flight benefits tho

@SOSick691

5 ай бұрын

@@TTMiles2 thanks appreciate it

@Youngerick1990

4 ай бұрын

@@SOSick691 at the moment they start out at 16.50 but they are raising the pay for all employees this year not counting the your yearly raise. They top out at 35 dollars but that will probably change as well due to the pay increase. Also they do profit shares every year depending on if delta made a profit and they pay that Feb 14th. 👍🏾

I want to be a pilot and im 19 yo rn im aircraft loader and i hope soon will be a pilot

4 year experience indigo airline in india

Must be nice to have 5 agents for a crj175 im assuming at United we’re lucky to have 3 usually it’s on 2 lead and a agent smh

I laugh at rampers that focus the FOD walk on the lead-in line, when the engines are 5-10 feet from the centerline. And, Southwest requires a delineator on the #1 engine? Where? I jest, and yes, safety first. ATS needs to demand flight benefits!!

@TTMiles2

Жыл бұрын

This was strictly for time in the video every part of tht Gate got sweeper for FOD 😁

Nice job showing how it is. That is a really hard position loading and unloading on the smaller aircraft. Why don’t you hire midgets (dwarfs?) small people for that work. They are very strong.

Can I accept workers from Indonesia?

Do you have to have a driver license to work on the ramp?

@TTMiles2

8 ай бұрын

You need it to drive equipment I’m not sure if stations require you to have it just to work.

It doesn't make sense to have three people putting bags on the belt, and only one in the bin. Rotator cuff injuries are guaranteed working like that! Vests should be zipped, and safety toe shoes or boots. Otherwise, great job.

I'm living in Iran. And unfortunately, the airline authorities in my country do not care about this matter, you may not believe it, they do not give any information to the university for the relevant studies and investigations...😅😅😅

Y'all don't use aircraft steering system by-pass pins? P.S. my man pushing back wasn't wearing his seatbelt though😱

@mrboss20ten

Жыл бұрын

This plan doesn’t use a pin. There’s a switch that engages and disengages the bypass. It’s next to the audio jack

@7gxnz

Жыл бұрын

at the airport where I work you don't have to wear seatbelts, so maybe it's the same for this one as well

Do you have to have your license to get this job?

@emilydavidson7127

Жыл бұрын

yes and you also get fingerprinted

@TTMiles2

Жыл бұрын

U just needed 2 forms of ID but it would be encouraged to have license to be able to drive the equipment

@samiam1875

Жыл бұрын

What if you don't have your license yet ? What will they have you doing ?

@TTMiles2

Жыл бұрын

@@samiam1875 u just need 2 forms of ID to get job but to drive equipment yes u need a license

More cramps on your knees all day long. Take me to the hospital now

The E195/E175 are back crackers. The worst planes for ground staff

@rickyism1576

Жыл бұрын

737's for me. E175's atleast have the door in the middle, 737's you have to yeet every bag 20 feet.

@bracedgod4505

11 ай бұрын

@@rickyism1576 really? When I worked Airlines they had a "bag yeeter" just for that

@rickyism1576

11 ай бұрын

@@bracedgod4505 The rollers? Ya my airline won't spend the money on that. Below wing = skimp out as much as possible while pretending to care.

@rickyism1576

11 ай бұрын

@@bracedgod4505 The rollers? No my company is too cheap for that. Hiring disposable employees is their strat.

How to apply job bro

@TTMiles2

11 ай бұрын

I did thru Indeed

@fastallupdates3027

11 ай бұрын

@@TTMiles2 please apply

@fastallupdates3027

11 ай бұрын

I send any documents

At my station deicing is also our responsibility, plus we clean the interior of every turn. Get a union people, cause we are used and abused for crumbs.

Thc drug test?

Who ever trained these people to stack bags on there sides and then put bags on top ! You waste space,damage luggage and the loads will slide!

@yellowkid241

Жыл бұрын

Which airport do you work as ramp agent?

@joshuaemordi7923

Жыл бұрын

Seriously 😂

@davidsmiths5471

Жыл бұрын

​@@yellowkid241 I work at a airport that we teach correct loading and stacking of baggage! Why do ask?

@yellowkid241

Жыл бұрын

@@davidsmiths5471 You could’ve lied and told me any airport but this just shows you never worked as a ramp Agent and don’t know what it’s like to be one so just be quiet 🤐

@davidsmiths5471

Жыл бұрын

​@@joshuaemordi7923 Yes seriously,

i just got a job for a major airlines at a major airport in ramps. i am older and not in the best shape. not that flexible so doing this loading "Inside" the cargo area of a plane would be very difficult. will it be mandatory that i work in these areas or would i be assigned to like wing walker or pushback planes or even just loading the bags from the bag cart onto the conveyor belt that leads into the plane? thank you!

@TTMiles2

8 ай бұрын

That would only depend on who your Crew Chief/Lead would be they are the ones that really give out the positions the ramper would be doing for those flights. Now, in most cases NO I would only have you wing walk and help with taking the bags off the plane and dropping them.

@mistyluv261

8 ай бұрын

@@TTMiles2 thaaaaank you

Awesome Video! I’m in the flight MGR industry as well . One note maybe edit or blurry out the passengers bag tags . Technology today is really quick with screen shots someone could get a hold of someone personally information . Customers tag their bags with all sorts of personal info . You don’t want that headache from the company or customer . Folks are creeps and very weird these day you just never know what people will do. Keep up the good work education is needed .Most People don’t realize value nor give Ramp agents/ ground operations . Grace or credit . Ramp does everything to get you on your way as safe as possible. Give Ramp agents more Grace ❤❤❤