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 🫣
@markcarey8426
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл 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.
@gilles5974
Жыл бұрын
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!
@MrNacholibre1980
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
do i need a degree to get that job?
@MrNacholibre1980
Жыл бұрын
@@louisthelmo2331 Nope, just be willing to work is good enough.
@sherrika29
Жыл бұрын
I just started as a ramp agent and this helped me out a lot….. thx for sharing
@mmacraze09
7 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??
@HELLARARE4ever
Жыл бұрын
Great example of Ramp agent job
@DMcLuvn
Жыл бұрын
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.
@ktb316
Жыл бұрын
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 ❤❤❤
@Mariephoto
Жыл бұрын
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.
@samueldvorak8952
Жыл бұрын
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
@Zittless
Жыл бұрын
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 🤙🏼
@WillyOfD
Ай бұрын
thank you bro, been nervous but this helped a ton
@jagslion3
Жыл бұрын
I watched because I have just applied for a job as a ramp agent
@labriascott4995
7 ай бұрын
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
7 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. 💪🏽💪🏽
@BryanTheeStallion
Жыл бұрын
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
@JayMcd91
7 ай бұрын
Yoo I’m in ramp agent training class right now and I just referred your video to everyone in class! Good vid bro!
@TTMiles2
7 ай бұрын
Ah man appreciate tht a lot 💪🏽💪🏽💯💯
@gailroser7257
Жыл бұрын
Nice video for those of us who didn’t know! Thx!
@cemalyukselir9465
Жыл бұрын
Just recently started bro. And your video actually helped alot mayn thanks boss
@G-TV_TheOneManArmy
9 ай бұрын
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
@paulgoodlife7411
Жыл бұрын
Great video very detail got my AA training coming up soon thank you
@joie8465
Жыл бұрын
Men looks fun as hell being around airplanes ✈️
@morenabonita8834
Жыл бұрын
This was a great video! Thank you. 😊
@CptShaquilleOatmeal
Жыл бұрын
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
@airconditioning.8278
4 ай бұрын
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
3 ай бұрын
how are you getting on in the new job?
@riadhymuhammad6262
6 ай бұрын
I need more videos like this brother
@edtruthwarrior5952
Жыл бұрын
Well done
@cesardpd6099
Жыл бұрын
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.
@khalilbarr5823
5 ай бұрын
Great video!
@CharalamposRissakhs
Жыл бұрын
I do the same job in Greece Be safe brothers 🙏 ❤ 💙
@AntonisTzivelekiso
10 ай бұрын
Καλημέρα φίλε μου. Ξεκινάω από Δευτέρα στην goldair handling στο Ελευθέριος Βενιζέλος. Καμιά συμβουλή;
@CharalamposRissakhs
10 ай бұрын
@@AntonisTzivelekiso να μην βιάζεσαι για κανέναν λόγο και πριν κάνεις το οτιδήποτε να τσεκάρεις πάντα 2 φορές
@AntonisTzivelekiso
10 ай бұрын
Άντε να δούμε γιατί με 2 άτομα που μίλησα μου είπαν τα χειρότερα σαν δουλειά εννοώ. Σε ευχαριστώ πάντως
@CharalamposRissakhs
10 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
@CharalamposRissakhs
10 ай бұрын
Ειναιβσαν οικογένεια εκεί πέρα απλά πρέπει να έχεις τον νου σου πάντα στην ασφάλεια σου
@yellowkid241
Жыл бұрын
Worked for ATS in Toronto, management was pretty terrible but work was light, not enough airport drivers and low on equipments
@prochaos2787
Жыл бұрын
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.
@2kgod446
Жыл бұрын
Yeah keep it up it just for me I hate they bins my back be hurting 🤣🤣
@browniemang777
Жыл бұрын
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.
@Billylamar
8 ай бұрын
Steel toes being mandatory depends on what company you work for.
@scottmeehan2422
6 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.
@Nextweek1989
11 ай бұрын
Good job 👏 cmn Morocco 🇲🇦 agent ramp Swissport
@kingmidas8986
Жыл бұрын
Ayyyye berleezy at the end!
@nunoribeiro5771
Жыл бұрын
THATS AMAZING!! the most complete video on all rules on ground time flight... congrats!! but witch airport is? thank you!!!
@TTMiles2
Жыл бұрын
CMH
@PuDu-g1h
Ай бұрын
One daye I will be ramp agent ❤
@ineedtostopwatchingyoutube5211
26 күн бұрын
Hey I did this last year I hope they hire me again this season
@Zervive
Жыл бұрын
Great vid!
@Wolfgodmak
Жыл бұрын
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
@itzMeo._.
Жыл бұрын
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 🥲
@sweeny2669
Жыл бұрын
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
@davidsmiths5471
Жыл бұрын
So you hook up the tow bar! But you dont use a cone to avoid someone running into th tow bar??
@u-8743
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
cheers from GOT sweden :)
@deliavillanueva5794
Жыл бұрын
Nice ending tune.
@OutcastPyros
Жыл бұрын
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.
@redrumlulpoodie
Ай бұрын
I do breeze planes in sfo 🤙🏾
@thereissomecoolstuff
3 ай бұрын
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.
@edrissajarra943
3 ай бұрын
What should I do when I come across a bag with a PPBM identification?
@HaiiPENGUINfeet
Жыл бұрын
Hey! Which ATS station are you with!? YEG here 🤘🏻
@brennensanchez7692
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл 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
Жыл 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
Жыл бұрын
@@brennensanchez7692 why didn’t you get it ? I just got offered a position for United
@SantaFe19484
Жыл бұрын
Nice video! Which airport is this?
@i_have_a_gears_tat9675
Жыл бұрын
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
@jessicajones5742
11 ай бұрын
Can you work on the ramp with a permit?
@777pusher
Жыл бұрын
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 😁
@SOSick691
8 ай бұрын
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
8 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
8 ай бұрын
@@TTMiles2 thanks appreciate it
@Youngerick1990
7 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. 👍🏾
@LilVhora_
Жыл бұрын
just got hired for ats exicted but nervous
@7gxnz
Жыл бұрын
you'll be alright!! it's a pretty exciting job
@Odin4300
Жыл бұрын
Bro, where your knee pads at!? u forgot that hahahaha
@nightwintertooth9502
Жыл бұрын
What station are you at?
@yanto_experience
11 ай бұрын
Can I accept workers from Indonesia?
@Mark-pp7jy
7 ай бұрын
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.
@justing42
Жыл бұрын
The first list of things happens maybe 50% of the time
@PKEY-TV
3 ай бұрын
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?
@sakyan4850
Жыл бұрын
I want to be a pilot and im 19 yo rn im aircraft loader and i hope soon will be a pilot
@DavidBerquist334
4 ай бұрын
What airline is it
@jessicajones5742
11 ай бұрын
Do you have to have a driver license to work on the ramp?
@TTMiles2
11 ай бұрын
You need it to drive equipment I’m not sure if stations require you to have it just to work.
@kjw7556
Жыл бұрын
I don’t work at an airport but I would like to.
@IssacMoneyMoreno
Жыл бұрын
Easy money fr
@hasa8704
Жыл бұрын
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...😅😅😅
@DaveButler-kv6cj
Жыл бұрын
Nice saftey boots
@rahkeembattiste5854
Жыл бұрын
More cramps on your knees all day long. Take me to the hospital now
@fastallupdates3027
Жыл бұрын
4 year experience indigo airline in india
@Lynn1057Gaming
Жыл бұрын
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
@BSKTSnGraV
Жыл бұрын
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
@scumbagthe5500
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
@@rickyism1576 really? When I worked Airlines they had a "bag yeeter" just for that
@rickyism1576
Жыл 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
Жыл бұрын
@@bracedgod4505 The rollers? No my company is too cheap for that. Hiring disposable employees is their strat.
@fastallupdates3027
Жыл бұрын
How to apply job bro
@TTMiles2
Жыл бұрын
I did thru Indeed
@fastallupdates3027
Жыл бұрын
@@TTMiles2 please apply
@fastallupdates3027
Жыл бұрын
I send any documents
@rickyism1576
Жыл бұрын
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.
@GarretJones-wy9fc
Жыл бұрын
Thc drug test?
@davidsmiths5471
Жыл бұрын
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,
@mistyluv261
Жыл бұрын
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
11 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
11 ай бұрын
@@TTMiles2 thaaaaank you
@ktb316
Жыл бұрын
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 ❤❤❤
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