I just realized my 4-year old nephew is on a career path to become a ramper. He can do the brake release wave, the brake set fists up when he’s mad and tow bar disconnect signal when he puts his mom in timeout. I’ll have him wait a couple years before he applies. He lives in Tempe so he can ride his bike to work.
He still drools a lot, throws tantrums and he’s a pain in the rump when it comes to nap time. Oh wait, I just described a lot of the southwest ground crew.
@@BAKER22-l4uThey mean....it's Jess doing push back, meaning the best person for the job .....it's called being nice to the youtuber, maybe you don't understand a compliment
Yes you are Lovable,your Personality,demeanor is awesome! I really enjoyed that pushback,almost felt like I was there thank you! and look at you wanting to make that cut better.You reacted with a quick correct and that is what matters! stay hydrated!
Hi Jessica, nice work as usual. Here some common names you have in you job in Portuguese: Ramp = Solo Lady and the Ramp = Dama e o solo Pushback = Empurrar para trás Tow Tug = Carro de reboque Bin = Porão de carga Bin door = Porta do porão de carga Chocks = Calços (this letter ç - cedilha - you pronounce like "s") Cathering truck = Caminhão de comida (this "ã" is nasal sound) Loaders = Carregadores Belts = Cintos Bags = Bolsas Suitcase = Mala Luggage = Bagagem Crew chief = chefe da tripulação Bypass pin = Pino do reboque Release parking brake = Solte o freio de estacionamento Jetway or Finger = Ponte móvel Aircraft, airplane or plane = Avião Kisses from your Portuguese native speaker friend from Brazil.
Im a retiree from AA, SJU and MIA couple of years back and i see your videos and down memory lane i go😊. 20 years on the ramp and i enjoyed every bit of it. I miss the job but my body says otherwise🤷. Keep going,be safe and work smart.Thanks for your videos.God bless you!!🇵🇷✝️
Absolutely fantastic! Great job. On both the pushback and the V.O. work explaining what is happening. Exactly the type of content I love to see. Thank you for all the work and sharing with everyone. That flight crew aren’t the only folks who love you! ❤
@@ladyandtheramp You are very welcome. The pleasure is all mine though; thank you, again. Kind of you to consider input. I have little to zero knowledge of the video editing you have to do, but am sure the V.O. version is more work. It *definitely* paid off, imho. 👍🏻🙂❤️
Expert maneuvering skills at work :) You''re awesome!!! The ground crew makes the world go round... Without the ground crew and baggage handlers travel wouldn't happen. You all are the best!
I loved the previous ramp video! It's amazing to see all the hard work that goes into turning a plane around and get us on our safe journey! Thank you so much for showing!
Wonderful! I have watched so many pushbacks at both Heathrow and Gatwick over the years and it's interesting to see the differences. Heathrow and Gatwick do not have doube taxiways, so there is no way to have two jets side by side almost. And in the main, most crews start No.2 engine on the starboard side first! 🙂 Good to see you get the "Love You" sign from the crew. The ground crews do such an important job and are not always recognised for it. But we all love you anyway Jessica! One hot lady tug driver! (we call them "Tuggies" here in the UK. All the best. Lee
Hello ma'am..nice content & video.. Where I work we disconnect the towbar from tow truck first and then from the nose tow fitting( it's more safer), however your company must be having a different procedure. But You are doing good work !!😃
Wonderful video, Jessica, huge thanks the upload. This is the first time I've seen things from the ground crew's perspective. So fascinating. That "I love you" from the cockpit was superb.
I'm baggage handler for Delta in Atlanta i do push back Also mostly on 737's and few Airbus you do great work doing pushback is not that Easy you need to have situation awareness and good communication skills
Great adjustment at the end. It doesn't have to be perfect, just good enough, but always be safe. In my ramp, there's no room to overshoot, you'll be on the grass and running over the lights.
Jessica here at FedEx sometime I do push airplane in and out from the hanger I only use super tug.I never try tow bar but watching your videos I starting learning from you and Thank you for sharing one day I will try:) 😊
@ladyandtheramp it's easier that the mini bus...not so much correction... Just set your turn and follow the tail...we pushed out of a gate at the end of the concourse...I love the 757s ;-)
Hi Jess, Greetings from David down here in Christchurch, New Zealand, where 5 of my work colleagues live and work in Phoenix, and one down th e road in Tucson! ❤
Little corrections are much easier than big ones...... better to err on the side of caution, could cause one heck of a headache for the opposite lane... 😮 Voice over gave a better understanding into the communications between you, the ground team, and aircrew...... no wonder the pilots love you !!! 😃😉
Hi Jessica, great job as always. I was wondering if you know Nikki and Geoff that have a TH-cam channel that they film on Saturdays from up on the garage?
Thanks ms Jessica & crew on these views for people like me, that can’t be there pushing. Keep up good work. I know Captain & Flight Att for American Airlines, wonder when on pushing flight?-Kenny
My hubby & I flew out of Phoenix last week on American to the Midwest & I looked for you! 😀 I didn’t see you but I was able to explain to him what the ground crew beside us was doing for that plane! 😀 I do have a quick question lol you mentioned the lines to keep the crew safe from being sucked into the engines, how do they stay safe when they’re unhooking the toe bar & cord from the plane once the engines are on, pushed back & ready to taxi? All of you do an amazing job! 😀🤗✈️ Thank you! 🤗😀
😂 no worries! Good question! So the “ingestion zone” is a 15ft radius in front of the engine. So the nose gear of the aircraft is not in the ingestion zone. But the wing walkers always have to be very cognizant of the engines and the way they approach the aircraft!
- There is a zipper line at the end of the gate. That distinguishes the gate from the alleyway. - And another zipper line that separates the taxiway from the alleyway. - the blue and blank line in the middle of the alleyway is exactly in the middle of the alleyway and has enough space for an aircraft to be on each side of it. - the are big yellow j lines that lead in the aircraft from the taxiway to the alley way
My company's procedure is to start #2/FO side first then #1/CA side for a 2 engine taxi. I'll be flying into PHX for the first time in my career in June, unlikely that I'd see you on the ramp but if I do I'll be sure to wave!
Oh interesting! Does your right side wing walker come in the remove the tie at Ava’s by pass pin? And I would love to wave and say 👋😁 I hope you have a great flight :)
Yes, one of the wing walkers removes the pin, and verbally confirms before unplugging and then visually shows it to us before they walk away. Not sure if I’d be parking at the same terminal that AA uses but I’ll look into it!
So here in PHX, they consider it an “active taxiway” and we are not allowed out there. Only the tug, the operator and the aircraft. All other personnel or equipment are restricted from being on the taxiway.
I left on May 14th and I was hoping to see you down on the tarmac as looked from inside but I did not. Someone else had pushed us back and off to LAX and now I’m in the Philippines
I'm jealous, my Dad worked for a regional airline in the northeast when I was a kid but I never followed it I guess cause the winters in the Northeast are very cold out on the ramp..
I pushed over 50 times before getting certified. It depends on how many times you can push with a trainer during the shift. I tried to do it on every outbound we did. Probably around 6 weeks
This was very interesting. I was at a take off recently where a young and I suspect very professional lady, stood almost 10 minutes waving that key and banner thingy before the pilots gave her an OK. They were distracted I suppose. Does that make sense?
Oh yes! It totally does! The pilots must give an acknowledgment to the wing walker that they see the bypass pin. Then the wing walker salutes the pilot and the pilots salutes…the plane is then released after all ground personnel are clear. So she must of not had that acknowledgment. So was trying to get the pilots attention.
It is the bypass pin that goes into the nose gear of the aircraft. It bypasses the hydraulic system and allows the ground crew to have control for pushing/pulling the aircraft 😁
03:37 Best practice is to pump the hydraulics and just take the strain on the nose-weight. Avoids the tow-bar crashing to the ground when removing the pin.
Yes! We are still trained to do that. The wing walker holding up the “x”…after showing the captain the bypass pin, salutes him and then walks off the alleyway. Maybe my video did not show that view
do u have absolutely to say on the yellow line on ur way back? on rainy day, rain coat or roof on ur cart? TX again for sharing!!!!! always a pleasure to watch 'em !!!! :D
It rains once a year in Phoenix. Usually in about the second week of June for about 15 minutes. Then we wait another 364 days. I knew a Greek guy named "Cerius". He had Sirius in his car. I'm serious. Mr Supercycle, please don't go through life thinking everyone with a differing opinion "Needs counseling". We're about to hand you the keys to the planet. We'd prefer the new drivers be happy and well adjusted, not angry at everyone else. If you believe in what you have to say, be proud of it. No need for the rest of the world to get counseling so they can understand your viewpoint.
No, you do not have to stay on the yellow line. It is a guide line for the aircraft in and out of the alleyways and taxi ways. But it is a good guide for pushing out of those end gates :)
Another brilliant video! From a training perspective, are you trained in a hanger area on how to push an aircraft back, or literally learning on the job with an experienced individual?
Good question! I work with a lot of different people. You bid for a specific team….but with all the trading of shifts, vacation times, sick leave, etc…our team changes often. I also pick up shifts or they company assigns you a different task, then again, all different people 😁
Thanks Jessica! Curious if you can listen to music while you work - either while pushing or baghandling - or would that be considered a possible distraction? Don't forget your sunscreen!
Oh thanks for the reminder! I need to wear long sleeved shirts too! We are not supposed to have any type of headphones in while on the ramp. I have occasionally heard the the juice carts with music…but not anywhere else
@@ladyandtheramp do you ever wear white long sleeve shirts even it’s super HOT 🥵🥵 at sky harbor airport? I would rather wear short sleeve white shirt and put sun lotion on it and as well as hat too
Love that voice over 🙂 Are you connected through intercom only or are you connected through radio and listen to the ground controller's clearance for the pushback? Or do you get the clearance from the pilots?
Good questions! I do have a radio. But that is for communication with the tower, dispatch, managers, unit leads, etc… The orange communication line on the headset is solely for communicating with the flight deck (pilot). I tell him everything is ready below. And then he calls the tower to get push clearance. They get back with him and he relays to me the push clearance instructions 😁
You have an interesting channel. The channel name is very clever. Does the bypass pin lock, open or closed, a mechanism that prevents the pilot from being able to turn the front wheel(s) of the aircraft while the plane is connected to the tug?
The bypass pin (or steering pin) prevents the front wheel from being pressurized from the hydraulic pressure system. So while it DOES mean that the pilot can’t steer once it’s inserted, that is not it’s purpose. The purpose is to make the front wheel turnable from the outside without counteracting forces from the hydraulic system that steers the wheel normally.
Jessica, I'm also gifting the coffee/beverage break for the two "wing walkers" in this video that you mentioned because they to are so important on the team. Please thank them for their service :) Sorry for the edit.
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I just realized my 4-year old nephew is on a career path to become a ramper. He can do the brake release wave, the brake set fists up when he’s mad and tow bar disconnect signal when he puts his mom in timeout.
I’ll have him wait a couple years before he applies. He lives in Tempe so he can ride his bike to work.
Lol that's hilarious!
😂😂 that is funny! We would love to have him!
He still drools a lot, throws tantrums and he’s a pain in the rump when it comes to nap time.
Oh wait, I just described a lot of the southwest ground crew.
I’m a pilot and I just want to say thank you to all the ground crew that help us out every single time at the gate
Oh thank you so much! And we appreciate all the work you do up there! I always love chit chatting with the FO on the walk around :)
I sure and thank you
Geez your gorgeous!!!!!❤😂
We love helping you
We love you pilots too
This is the luckiest Airbus, getting the best push back on the planet 😊
@@BAKER22-l4uThey mean....it's Jess doing push back, meaning the best person for the job .....it's called being nice to the youtuber, maybe you don't understand a compliment
Thank you! 😊
Yes you are Lovable,your Personality,demeanor is awesome! I really enjoyed that pushback,almost felt like I was there thank you! and look at you wanting to make that cut better.You reacted with a quick correct and that is what matters! stay hydrated!
Thank you so much!! 😊
Hi Jessica, nice work as usual. Here some common names you have in you job in Portuguese:
Ramp = Solo
Lady and the Ramp = Dama e o solo
Pushback = Empurrar para trás
Tow Tug = Carro de reboque
Bin = Porão de carga
Bin door = Porta do porão de carga
Chocks = Calços (this letter ç - cedilha - you pronounce like "s")
Cathering truck = Caminhão de comida (this "ã" is nasal sound)
Loaders = Carregadores
Belts = Cintos
Bags = Bolsas
Suitcase = Mala
Luggage = Bagagem
Crew chief = chefe da tripulação
Bypass pin = Pino do reboque
Release parking brake = Solte o freio de estacionamento
Jetway or Finger = Ponte móvel
Aircraft, airplane or plane = Avião
Kisses from your Portuguese native speaker friend from Brazil.
Oh now I can transfer to São Paulo! Or another Brazilian airport! 😁 knowing all the terminology! Is it beautiful weather there?
@@ladyandtheramp Yeah almost our Fall and Winter is sunny days.
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Never get tired watching these manoeuvres. Good job
Thanks 😊
Hi Jessica …Graham here in the UK…. Love watching you do your job and you’re so damn good at it… great skill .
Hi Graham 👋
Im a retiree from AA, SJU and MIA couple of years back and i see your videos and down memory lane i go😊. 20 years on the ramp and i enjoyed every bit of it. I miss the job but my body says otherwise🤷. Keep going,be safe and work smart.Thanks for your videos.God bless you!!🇵🇷✝️
Oh that is so cool! When the body says it is time…I guess it is time! Isn’t this a great job though?!! Thanks for watching! 😁
@@ladyandtheramp The greatest job ever...loved!
Well deserved message from great pilots.
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There is a lot of interest in this program. It's like an ant pushing a big giant. Love to watch. Jessica, you do it so beautifully.
Oh that is so kind! Thank you 😊
Great. Love the voiceover.
Oh good! I wasn’t sure if that is what people want or if they just like watching :)
@@ladyandtheramp I think it order very well
Absolutely fantastic! Great job. On both the pushback and the V.O. work explaining what is happening. Exactly the type of content I love to see. Thank you for all the work and sharing with everyone. That flight crew aren’t the only folks who love you! ❤
Oh thank you so much! I wasn’t sure if people just want to see the push or hear the voice over. Thanks for the feedback 😁
@@ladyandtheramp You are very welcome. The pleasure is all mine though; thank you, again. Kind of you to consider input. I have little to zero knowledge of the video editing you have to do, but am sure the V.O. version is more work. It *definitely* paid off, imho. 👍🏻🙂❤️
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I love it that you are explaining everything in this video, it helps me understand your work. Thank you for what you do out on the ramp!!
You are so welcome! I wasn’t sure if people would like that or not …that you for the feedback 😁
Expert maneuvering skills at work :) You''re awesome!!! The ground crew makes the world go round... Without the ground crew and baggage handlers travel wouldn't happen. You all are the best!
THANK YOU SO MUCH!! That is so kind of you!! We appreciate it! 😊❤️❤️
you do a awesome job keeping up I watch your videos all the time.👍👍👍
Oh awesome! Thanks 😊
Awesome video. Great job !
Thank you very much! 😁
I loved the previous ramp video! It's amazing to see all the hard work that goes into turning a plane around and get us on our safe journey! Thank you so much for showing!
Glad you enjoyed it! 😁👍
Your job is sooo interesting . ☺️
It is a fun job! 😁
Awesome pushback and great job explaining.
Thank you 😁
Hey girl!!! I found out your channel today and I'm loving it. Thanks for sharing your work with us. Cheers!!
Oh thank you! I am glad you found it 😁❤️
Wonderful! I have watched so many pushbacks at both Heathrow and Gatwick over the years and it's interesting to see the differences. Heathrow and Gatwick do not have doube taxiways, so there is no way to have two jets side by side almost. And in the main, most crews start No.2 engine on the starboard side first! 🙂 Good to see you get the "Love You" sign from the crew. The ground crews do such an important job and are not always recognised for it. But we all love you anyway Jessica! One hot lady tug driver! (we call them "Tuggies" here in the UK. All the best. Lee
Oh that is so interesting! I love hearing about other stations! I like the term “tuggies”! I might start calling it that! 😂
Great video,I truly love watching these it brings back happy memories from my airline days,I worked above wing but always admired our ramp staff!😊😊😊❤
Working for the airlines is such a unique and great job! I am glad you enjoyed watching it and that it brought back good memories 😁
Hello ma'am..nice content & video..
Where I work we disconnect the towbar from tow truck first and then from the nose tow fitting( it's more safer), however your company must be having a different procedure.
But You are doing good work !!😃
Thank you for giving us these amazing perspective. I love flying and I always love watching the ground crew at work. Sending love from SFO ❤❤❤❤
Hello 👋! Thanks so much for watching! 😁
Love the narration. Again, you have an awesome job! 😎👍🏻🤙🏻
Thanks again!
@@ladyandtheramp you’re welcome!
Wonderful video, Jessica, huge thanks the upload. This is the first time I've seen things from the ground crew's perspective. So fascinating. That "I love you" from the cockpit was superb.
Glad you enjoyed it! And I totally agree …the 🤟made our day 😁
Very nice job, congratulations girl from France 🙋♂️🇨🇵💙
Thank you! 😃 and hello 👋
It was nice to hear you explain the procedure. It was nice to view how to push an airplane back.
Thank you 😊
I use towbarless tug... I have never used conventional troctor, but am kind of nervous, but soon I will face-off my fears.
That's impressive...
You can do it!! Slow and steady 😁
I used to be a ramp agent in San Francisco International Airport. I often miss being around airplanes.
Welcome to the club✈️😊
It has been so cool to learn more and more about all these aircraft’s. It is a little addicting 😂😊
My son works for Airbus in Toulouse, France.
He would be proud to see you getting one of his aircraft ready for takeoff.
Love from France.
Oh that is awesome! Tell him 😁👋
I'm baggage handler for Delta in Atlanta i do push back Also mostly on 737's and few Airbus you do great work doing pushback is not that Easy you need to have situation awareness and good communication skills
Oh awesome! So you understand all the little nuisances and details regarding the pushback! How is it working for Delta?
@@ladyandtheramp pretty good no complaints Yes I do understand
Very nice ❤
Thanks 🤗
Awesome, Wonderful, Interesting!!!!!!!!!! 😃😃😃
Thank you! Cheers! 😁👋
Great adjustment at the end. It doesn't have to be perfect, just good enough, but always be safe.
In my ramp, there's no room to overshoot, you'll be on the grass and running over the lights.
Oh wow! Where are you located?
It always amazes me just how powerful those little tugs are
I agree! So strong 💪
Looks like everyone is having fun
I had to wait 10 hours to watch this
I got the notification just as I was heading out this morning
I'm not disappointed 🇬🇧🇺🇸
Oh great! Thank you! 😊
@@ladyandtheramp more please 👌🏼
VERY COOL the descriptions you are providing! Hope to see more of this!
Oh thank you! 😊
Keep up the great job
This is great! I’m flying American from Sky Harbor to London in September!
Oh awesome! You will be flying on a 777 or 787 …those are nice planes! I hope you have a great trip!
Jessica here at FedEx sometime I do push airplane in and out from the hanger I only use super tug.I never try tow bar but watching your videos I starting learning from you and Thank you for sharing one day I will try:) 😊
Oh you will do great!
Greetings from Poland ;) Thx for Your videos. They are so positive and they encourage me to work at the airport ❤
Hello. 👋 and thank you! I hope you do get that job!
@@ladyandtheramp Thanks 😀😀
What makes the job rewarding is when the captain thanks you for a smooooth pushback...757-400...Fort Myers Florida.:-)
You are so right!! How is it pushing those big planes?
@ladyandtheramp it's easier that the mini bus...not so much correction...
Just set your turn and follow the tail...we pushed out of a gate at the end of the concourse...I love the 757s ;-)
@@Jeo-fq1zwJust fyi - the Boeing 757-400 doesn’t exist. Did you mean the 767-400? 🤦🏻♂️
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I admire you very much... you are an inspiration, I tell you this with all sincerity and with my heart full... hugs from Chile
Wow, thank you! I appreciate that! I hope you have a wonderful week! ❤️
Hi Jess, Greetings from David down here in Christchurch, New Zealand, where 5 of my work colleagues live and work in Phoenix, and one down th e road in Tucson! ❤
Oh that is awesome! I bet they enjoy the winters there in Christchurch better than these summers! 😁👋
Great perspective from under the wing!
Appreciated! 🤗
Little corrections are much easier than big ones...... better to err on the side of caution, could cause one heck of a headache for the opposite lane... 😮
Voice over gave a better understanding into the communications between you, the ground team, and aircrew...... no wonder the pilots love you !!! 😃😉
So true! I am learning about small adjustments :)
Thanks for the feedback on the voice over…I wasn’t sure if people would like that or not 😁
From the 747 videos I have seen, they seem to start the engines, 4-3-2-1. Thanks for the video.
As far as I know, the 747 starts engine 3 or 4; has to do with generators and hydraulics. It could vary per engine / 747 type
Oh interesting!
Hi Jessica, great job as always. I was wondering if you know Nikki and Geoff that have a TH-cam channel that they film on Saturdays from up on the garage?
Oh I do not know them! I should meet them :) I have some other friends who are plane spotters…I will ask if they know them!
Hi @ladyandtheramp - sorry I don’t know how to subscribe to your channel, it always comes up as user cb2kr6ne8t? Have a great day
If you go to my channel..on TH-cam. There should be a subscribe button
Have a great day!
Another outstanding pushback from the end gate.
Thank you 😊
Absolutely excellent!
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Thank you! 😊
Thanks for talking us thru this.
Thanks for listening! 😁
Thanks ms Jessica & crew on these views for people like me, that can’t be there pushing. Keep up good work. I know Captain & Flight Att for American Airlines, wonder when on pushing flight?-Kenny
Thanks again Kenny! 😁
@@ladyandtheramp welcome ms Jessica!!
you are very good! Congratulations!
Thanks a lot! 😊
My hubby & I flew out of Phoenix last week on American to the Midwest & I looked for you! 😀 I didn’t see you but I was able to explain to him what the ground crew beside us was doing for that plane! 😀 I do have a quick question lol you mentioned the lines to keep the crew safe from being sucked into the engines, how do they stay safe when they’re unhooking the toe bar & cord from the plane once the engines are on, pushed back & ready to taxi? All of you do an amazing job! 😀🤗✈️ Thank you! 🤗😀
I meant tow lol not toe
😂 no worries!
Good question! So the “ingestion zone” is a 15ft radius in front of the engine. So the nose gear of the aircraft is not in the ingestion zone. But the wing walkers always have to be very cognizant of the engines and the way they approach the aircraft!
And I love that you were able to explain all the happenings on the ramp to your hubby 🙌😊
@@ladyandtherampthank you! 🤗 I hope you & your team have a blessed day!
Thank you!
Nice mini-doc on tow aircraft departure. 😊
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Girl power at work. 💥💪
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You’re ridiculous 🤦🏻♂️
It makes my day when pilots tell me good push 😭😭
I totally agree! What is your favorite aircraft to push?
@@ladyandtheramp A321 usually if I’m lucky 737-8
Right? When you do something well enough that it stands out to someone who's been pushed back hundreds of times, that feels good!
So true!
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supr nice video and i wish to know more about this lines on the ground so much lines in Airports
- There is a zipper line at the end of the gate. That distinguishes the gate from the alleyway.
- And another zipper line that separates the taxiway from the alleyway.
- the blue and blank line in the middle of the alleyway is exactly in the middle of the alleyway and has enough space for an aircraft to be on each side of it.
- the are big yellow j lines that lead in the aircraft from the taxiway to the alley way
My company's procedure is to start #2/FO side first then #1/CA side for a 2 engine taxi.
I'll be flying into PHX for the first time in my career in June, unlikely that I'd see you on the ramp but if I do I'll be sure to wave!
Oh interesting! Does your right side wing walker come in the remove the tie at Ava’s by pass pin?
And I would love to wave and say 👋😁 I hope you have a great flight :)
Yes, one of the wing walkers removes the pin, and verbally confirms before unplugging and then visually shows it to us before they walk away.
Not sure if I’d be parking at the same terminal that AA uses but I’ll look into it!
Sorry for the typos above! ☝️
But that is similar procedure to what we do as well :)
Another great video. It's interesting that you dont disconnect on the taxiway
So here in PHX, they consider it an “active taxiway” and we are not allowed out there. Only the tug, the operator and the aircraft. All other personnel or equipment are restricted from being on the taxiway.
@ladyandtheramp Yeah, I completely understand that we can push aircraft onto an active taxiway. We don't have wing walkers
Oh interesting!
I left on May 14th and I was hoping to see you down on the tarmac as looked from inside but I did not. Someone else had pushed us back and off to LAX and now I’m in the Philippines
I hope you have a great trip! ✈️😁
1st from Canada 🇨🇦
Hello 👋 glad you stopped by!
Great work woman
Thank you kindly ❤️
I'm jealous, my Dad worked for a regional airline in the northeast when I was a kid but I never followed it I guess cause the winters in the Northeast are very cold out on the ramp..
Oh your Dad must have been amazing…and super gritty …to be able to work in the freezing cold 🥶 😊
Nice job Jessica
Thank you! 😊
Impressive as always!
Thanks again! 😊❤️
@@ladyandtheramp Curious. How long was the training process for running the Tug and moving the planes around?
I pushed over 50 times before getting certified. It depends on how many times you can push with a trainer during the shift. I tried to do it on every outbound we did. Probably around 6 weeks
@@ladyandtheramp Well you were obviously the star pupil !! :)
32 year aa mechanic, your a pro for sure
Oh hello 👋 thanks for all you do to keep these aircraft’s in tip top shape!
Hi Jessica, I went to your channel and subscribed. I hope this works instead of a bunch of numbers lol thank you
Oh great!! I appreciate it :) 😁👏
Great job 🛫🤗
Thank you 😊
This was very interesting.
I was at a take off recently where a young and I suspect very professional lady, stood almost 10 minutes waving that key and banner thingy before the pilots gave her an OK. They were distracted I suppose. Does that make sense?
Oh yes! It totally does! The pilots must give an acknowledgment to the wing walker that they see the bypass pin. Then the wing walker salutes the pilot and the pilots salutes…the plane is then released after all ground personnel are clear.
So she must of not had that acknowledgment. So was trying to get the pilots attention.
@@ladyandtheramp cheers :)
Fascinating. For my own knowledge. Where is the last red strap connected to?
It is the bypass pin that goes into the nose gear of the aircraft. It bypasses the hydraulic system and allows the ground crew to have control for pushing/pulling the aircraft 😁
Great job!
Thanks! 😊
Looks like a nice warm “devil’s armpits” day at PHX. The humidity down here is killing me. I can’t drink water fast enough
Oh I bet humidity is super hard to work in!! We have a dry heat… different types of heat!
@@ladyandtheramp yeah i was working in LAS at the beginning then i bid into HOU. It is definitely different kind of heat
Oh how is HOU? I have a sister that lives there…and was always curious about transferring!
@@ladyandtheramp i love it the people are friendly down here. As long as you don’t mind the humidity
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03:37 Best practice is to pump the hydraulics and just take the strain on the nose-weight. Avoids the tow-bar crashing to the ground when removing the pin.
Good tip! 😁
Spot on again, we all love you, lol.
😂 well thank you! I appreciate you all!
Back in the day, when I worked at @Delta, one of the wing walkers, had to salute the captain, before they would leave the taxi way! FYI
Yes! We are still trained to do that. The wing walker holding up the “x”…after showing the captain the bypass pin, salutes him and then walks off the alleyway. Maybe my video did not show that view
Que bien que te manejas para poner los aviones a su sitio guapa. Felicidades y enhorabuena por tu destreza. Que pases buen día
Thank you! Cheers! 😁
@@ladyandtheramp gracias perdona que no hablo inglés solo en castellano español 🙏
Gracias! 😊
Good Job Lady :)
Thank you 😊
do u have absolutely to say on the yellow line on ur way back?
on rainy day, rain coat or roof on ur cart?
TX again for sharing!!!!! always a pleasure to watch 'em !!!! :D
@@BAKER22-l4u yes loll :D and u, r u serious?! :D
@@BAKER22-l4u shall u learn respect my friend, have a nice day!!! :D
It rains once a year in Phoenix. Usually in about the second week of June for about 15 minutes. Then we wait another 364 days.
I knew a Greek guy named "Cerius". He had Sirius in his car. I'm serious.
Mr Supercycle, please don't go through life thinking everyone with a differing opinion "Needs counseling". We're about to hand you the keys to the planet. We'd prefer the new drivers be happy and well adjusted, not angry at everyone else. If you believe in what you have to say, be proud of it. No need for the rest of the world to get counseling so they can understand your viewpoint.
No, you do not have to stay on the yellow line. It is a guide line for the aircraft in and out of the alleyways and taxi ways. But it is a good guide for pushing out of those end gates :)
Another brilliant video! From a training perspective, are you trained in a hanger area on how to push an aircraft back, or literally learning on the job with an experienced individual?
We are not trained at the hangar. We are trained on the job with pushback trainer :)
In Australia on the 737-8 engine number 2 is started first then the engine 1, i think its the same with other aircraft as well.
Oh cool!
We did a same here at FedEx turn 2 than 1
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The Airbus starts #1 engine first, the 737 starts the #2 engine first. 👍
I wonder how many airline pilots are viewers of this channel.
@@BAKER22-l4utroll alert. Try to have a good day and take a little bit of that miserable and use it productively. Be happy 😂🤣
I have come across a couple of the ramp that have said hi. It is fun to see all of those who work in the industry! It is definitely a team effort :)
Would be interesting to hear how many different people you work with. Is it always new people or the same that work together gate to gate?
Good question! I work with a lot of different people. You bid for a specific team….but with all the trading of shifts, vacation times, sick leave, etc…our team changes often. I also pick up shifts or they company assigns you a different task, then again, all different people 😁
Amazing 😊😊😊😊🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤
Thank you! Cheers! 😊
멋진 직업을 갖고 계시네요 진짜 부러워요😮😮😮
It is a great job! I hope you have a good day! 😁👍
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Awesome...
Thanks 🤗
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Джессика! Ты молодец! Интересная у тебя работа!
Thanks Jessica! Curious if you can listen to music while you work - either while pushing or baghandling - or would that be considered a possible distraction? Don't forget your sunscreen!
Oh thanks for the reminder! I need to wear long sleeved shirts too!
We are not supposed to have any type of headphones in while on the ramp. I have occasionally heard the the juice carts with music…but not anywhere else
@@ladyandtheramp do you ever wear white long sleeve shirts even it’s super HOT 🥵🥵 at sky harbor airport? I would rather wear short sleeve white shirt and put sun lotion on it and as well as hat too
Totally agree! We will try and request that with the company :)
Love that voice over 🙂
Are you connected through intercom only or are you connected through radio and listen to the ground controller's clearance for the pushback?
Or do you get the clearance from the pilots?
Good questions!
I do have a radio. But that is for communication with the tower, dispatch, managers, unit leads, etc…
The orange communication line on the headset is solely for communicating with the flight deck (pilot). I tell him everything is ready below. And then he calls the tower to get push clearance. They get back with him and he relays to me the push clearance instructions 😁
Really Really Coo!!
Thank you! 😊
Awesome!!!
Thanks!! 😊
What is your favorite plane to pushback?
Probably the A321! Good visibility all the way to tail underneath!
@@ladyandtheramp Good to know! :)
How long have you been working ground crew? You are so cool 😀😀
You have an interesting channel. The channel name is very clever. Does the bypass pin lock, open or closed, a mechanism that prevents the pilot from being able to turn the front wheel(s) of the aircraft while the plane is connected to the tug?
The bypass pin (or steering pin) prevents the front wheel from being pressurized from the hydraulic pressure system. So while it DOES mean that the pilot can’t steer once it’s inserted, that is not it’s purpose. The purpose is to make the front wheel turnable from the outside without counteracting forces from the hydraulic system that steers the wheel normally.
@@QemeH Thanks
Love this detailed answer!
Jessica, I'm also gifting the coffee/beverage break for the two "wing walkers" in this video that you mentioned because they to are so important on the team. Please thank them for their service :) Sorry for the edit.
Oh THANK YOJ so much!! They will be so excited! That is so thoughtful to think of them! 😊
Thats impressive moving such a tremendous amount of weight
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