Hi Benjamin I am a ramp agent too (B6 SJU) , and I understand your point of view. Most of the people see us as like you said low life,ignorant and people with no education but they are wrong. We belong to an special group of people that have the pleasure of see this aircrafts so close that we can touch them,fell them and work with and for them. I care like you, like if my family its flying in or out off those planes because for us everyone is family and important as can be. So for those people out there being a Ramp Agent is one of the most important jobs in the airline industry because without us you can get to your vacation on time, see your family on time or get to your work on time and we do it with pride and joy.
Great video my friend. I just got hired on at SWA. I have my flight to Chicago on the 6th of October. I worked on the flight deck in the Navy. I always flew SWA back home to STL and the flight crew made all veterans and servicemen and women feel welcomed. Thats why I wanted to work for SWA.
most of them are pretty easy, others like nashville(BNA) I remember it as Boots n' Ass in nashville, or New Orleans(MSY) its always messy. You get the jist just create I guess a jingle
Why is it loaded to the ceiling? Our rules say there has to be 4 inches of clearance. It's a bitch to unload half the time. Our rules are probably different since it's cargo. FedEx Express IND.
We have red tape around to keep us from stacking to the roof. We'll get slapped with an FAA safety violation if we do it. Damages the plane too if people aren't careful chucking the bags around. You've probably seen all the speed tape in the compartment lol
Hi Benjamin I am a ramp agent too (B6 SJU) , and I understand your point of view. Most of the people see us as like you said low life,ignorant and people with no education but they are wrong. We belong to an special group of people that have the pleasure of see this aircrafts so close that we can touch them,fell them and work with and for them. I care like you, like if my family its flying in or out off those planes because for us everyone is family and important as can be. So for those people out there being a Ramp Agent is one of the most important jobs in the airline industry because without us you can get to your vacation on time, see your family on time or get to your work on time and we do it with pride and joy.
+Juan Sierra Exactly! I love this job and am proud to work in this industry!
Beautiful airplanes & outstanding views, thumbs up!
+PlaneWorldBerlin Thank you very much!
Great video my friend. I just got hired on at SWA. I have my flight to Chicago on the 6th of October. I worked on the flight deck in the Navy. I always flew SWA back home to STL and the flight crew made all veterans and servicemen and women feel welcomed. Thats why I wanted to work for SWA.
This video is really cool!! I am a HUGE Southwest Fan!! My dad is a 737 captain at SWA so I ride you guys all the time!!! I really enjoy it!
+Critter1 Thank you very much! Maybe one day you'll be part of the SWA family too
+Benjamin Gebo I wish!!
Ben, this one is your best ramp video to date, the editing and music were superb. Thank You for Sharing. Dennis at Northern Ct Plane Spotting
+Dennis Michaud Thank you Dennis! I appreciate it a lot! I'm thinking about doing a winter ops video too
I LUV This Video! This is what I want to do when I'm older!
Wow! You have seen so many special liveries
stunning video! I'm a ramper in BWI (SWA) I love your video
+Zero4Wing Thanks fellow SWA ramper!
Great video as always, cant wait for some winter videos from BDL.
+Eric Haddad Thanks! If we ever get a winter I'll try to get some winter ops video
Nice video I also work on the ramp for a major airline, it’s a great job. Keep the good videos coming my TWU brother.
Another great video man. Keep up the good work up there at BDL. All the best from BNA
+mooutlaws32 Thanks man! I appreciate it! Maybe one day I'll be doing this on the ramp in BNA
+Benjamin Gebo I'll tell ya, we could use you.
gr8 video..many cool views ...:-)))
+crosswind Thanks
Awesome video brother!
WN MDW Ramp Here
Man, I want to do this so bad! I just applied at DTW. I hope I get the job!
Great video, and a great description! Liked!!
+99carnot Thank you! And I just wanted to explain how I feel to people about this job
I was a ramp serviceman a long time ago, so I completely understand!
I want to do this awesome
Fantastic video!! :D
+uniteddeltafan Thanks
Love it!
+Mets747 Thank you
By the way, I'm not too far out from BDL, im out at ROC!!
Bradley is my home airport
How is the best way to study for the training test? Like memorizing all the airport codes there is so many to memorize it’s crazy
most of them are pretty easy, others like nashville(BNA) I remember it as Boots n' Ass in nashville, or New Orleans(MSY) its always messy. You get the jist just create I guess a jingle
Why is it loaded to the ceiling? Our rules say there has to be 4 inches of clearance. It's a bitch to unload half the time. Our rules are probably different since it's cargo. FedEx Express IND.
Alex M It's just a thing, if you can't find a bag there then there's usually gaps opened up like 4 inches cleared
We have red tape around to keep us from stacking to the roof. We'll get slapped with an FAA safety violation if we do it. Damages the plane too if people aren't careful chucking the bags around. You've probably seen all the speed tape in the compartment lol
What airport do you work at? PDX? LAX?
bdl
Benjamin Gebo Where is BDF?
Melinda Hall he said BDL
I retired from SWA-Oak. I enjoyed my time as a ramp agent and then as a Operations agent. A total of ten yeats.