How to Get Hired as a Ramp Agent
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ต.ค. 2024
- Have you ever wanted to get a job as a Ramp Agent? In this video I will show you how to get hired onto the ramp. This will be the second of many videos in a series about what it is like to work as a ramp agent. I will show the process of what becoming a ramp agent is like all the way to what the day to day responsibilities are.
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Amazing work, Citrus! There is so much to getting hired as a ramp agent, thank you for sharing this with us! Keep up the amazing content!
Thank you! Will do!
I'm happy this is going to be my new career 🖤 what a blessing
It is awesome!
I was a ramp instructor in MSP. Two things...if you can't live without looking at your cell phone every five minutes, DON'T bother applying. AND... If you don't establish yourself as a WORKER, you'll have nothing but problems. Word spreads like wildfire on the ramp, and NOBODY wants to work with a slug!
Thank you for the excellent comment adding two important things to the video. I didn't mention the phone issues, but yes, we HATE people who have to be on their phones all the time. I quickly gained a hard worker reputation, and it helped me a lot on the ramp.
Sweet. I'm never on my phone e very five minutes and am looking forward to becoming an Allegiant Ramp Agent soon.
Just curious how did you train for INOP APUs?
Please, am very much interested in becoming a ramp Agent as it has been my dream job. Please help connect me 🙏🙏🙏
@@ephraimugwu7533 Where do you live? Go to the websites of the airlines that serve the closest airport to you, and search for "Careers". They should have a listing of all positions available. Best wishes to you!
To get hired as a Ramp Agent you need 2 things:
1. Be alive
2. Able to lift objects up to 25kg
That’s accurate.
Great video, scheduled for an interview next Wednesday so excited about that. Career change is needed and I believe this would be a great fit to close it out. Have always been interested in this line of work so looking forward to possibly getting my chance to do it.
Thank you! I hope it goes well for you.
I hope to be a ramp agent some day, so this is helpful.
Best of luck!
@@CitrusAviation thanks
Not hard to become it especially now if you’re at least 18 I would apply
I work for delta ramp its pretty cool very physical but definitely a good company to work for
💯 Agreed!
Delta strong
Greta video, these vids are super helpful, can’t wait for the next one! Keep up the great work, and happy new year’s!
Happy new year! I'm glad you enjoy the video and series.
For Air Canada, it's $23.00 per hr, but then again, the cost of living is a lot higher here too.
Yeah, and since the video was recorded everyone has increased their pay.
I can't wait to become a Ramp Agent.
Awesome!
If you do! A couple of things to do first! Buy a good pair boots! Always wear ear protection even if your in the bag room! There always Constant noise there! Wear latex gloves in cold weather under your normal winter gloves!And listen to the old crabby rampers! You will live a long and happy life! Good luck!!
@@davidsmiths5471 Great comment, man! Yeah, one of my supervisors wouldn’t wear hearing protection which was a terrible idea. I used latex gloves during the rain to under my leather gloves ti keep my hands dry. It worked pretty well.
Thanks. Best wishes from Morocco
Thank you too!
Amazing thank you so much for sharing this video truly appreciate w❤️❤️❤️
You are so welcome!
I am looking for Ramp Agent job. I have vast experience.
I am expert with airport handling in passenger/customer service department. I used to with passenger boarding pass issue with DCS system (MACS), Passenger baggage’s accept, lost and found (AHL,OHD…issue ),ramp handling ,assist for aircraft cleaning, baggage and cargo loading and unloading , prepare load plan, make load sheet for DSH 8 and MD82 ( have license) . I used to handle disrupted flight smoothly where all customers was angry about the flight cancellation and delay, I have experience to handle that situation. . On the other hand , I had to look after also administrative part ( staff training, staff duty roster prepare, staff pick-drop ,fleet management etc..) and liaise with handling agent , CAAB , immigration and others stakeholders. Apart from above I am expert in air ticketing by Amadeus software.
Thank you very much for the insight ❤❤
You are so welcome!
Ive been working at my airport as a ramp agent for 10 months now
Nice, man! How are you enjoying it?
Hello! Do you know if they hire felons?
@@MrMikemoney27 The answer is no, not a chance.
I applied Delta as Ramp agent. Hopefully they call me up. I am all in and have the "teamwork" I never work outdoors like how the weather handle. But I'm down to work for them.
Hey, I hope you get the job! As long as you work hard everyday and show up on time, y'all be good.
I finally got hired after being turned down 3x cause I’m over qualified I have orientation today after 6yrs I’m finally in🎉
@shilra2272 I tried that and it didn't work for me. But work for you. Trippin
@@shilra2272what do you mean by over qualified?
And southwest airlines is the highest paid Ramp agent you start out at $17.00 and southwest airlines have the best benefits out of all the airlines
What’s their benefits
Yes, Southwest will start at a higher pay that any other airline or contractor.
I was a ramp agent in South Carolina making $15 an hour and I can’t believe how low these jobs pay. It’s very physical work outside in the elements.
💯agreed! Since this video was made the pay scale has gone up a good bit, but it is still not ideal. It is ultimately the reason I went to airline corporate.
When the airlines created its pay scale the reward is the longevity of it. Of course in the beginning it may be difficult. I started with Delta mainline not contracted in 2010 the starting pay was 10.82 and when I hit 5 and half years I think I was only at 14.96 at that time but the pay scale has been revamped based on cost of living just a little bit but once you hit certain threshold it’s worth and to be Honest once told told out around 35/36 an hrs after 10 and half years it’s worth. Most people don’t get paid over 70k a year without a degree.
@@desmonjohnson7679 Yeah, working ramp in the long term does pay good money. Ramp really is one of the few jobs you can have no degree, experience, or anything, and have a good living. The difference for me is I wanted a higher pay scale sooner that still had me working in operations, so I became a dispatcher. To be a dispatcher though I had to get an FAA certification that York five weeks of intense study to get, followed by eight weeks of training at the airline I got hired at.
You knew that before you applied for the job 😂
@@TheRealSagittarius2 And? It seems the point went way over your head 😅
HAPPY NEW YEAR🎉🎊🌨✌
Happy New Year to you too!
great information, are you still there?
Thank you so much! I am now an Aircraft Dispatcher.
Wow Tnx brother good
My pleasure!
Great information….
Thank you!
Laziness as a ramp agent is a red flag & it aquires attention to detail paying attention to your surroundings & smoking is strictly prohibited.
💯 agreed
What is the requirements for direct pushback operator or GSE Operator job.
And what is the benefits and salary.
I am Indian national and my residence in India I am working in Iraq so can I apply for that job.
Or please suggest me how to I get job there.
Thank you
To apply to be on the ramp in the United States a citizenship is almost a requirement. In some rare cases a green card or sponcorship can be granted, but it is unlikely. Pay in the US is currently starting at $15-$20 and for mainline employees can go up to $80,000/year.
@@CitrusAviation thank you dear
Yea I made the mistake of quitting my former job before knowing how long the hiring process takes…don’t be like me I’m going to assume y’all didn’t keep going tho people
Yeah, I kept my other job until I was in my current ramp job and through the hiring and initial training process.
@@CitrusAviation how long does it take? cause they told me 2 days
@@dannyd9926 The hiring process, onboarding, background check, drug screening, etc can easily take a month. Most of the time you have to wait because the background check takes a while.
@@CitrusAviation its weird they told me that ill be working at the warehouse then once my fingerprint gets cleared. Ill be a ramp agent after a month.
wages are now around $18 and $19 more for "lead" but I don't know what a lead is for sure.
A Lead is someone with past ramp experience, usually 1-5 years experience and is a leadership position where one is responsible for all ramp activity at a gate.
@@CitrusAviation Thanks for getting back with this. I applied for a Lead position but I have no ramp experience. The job description was not accurate at all and I don't know what happened with the ad in that sense but I do remember it was paying $24 an hour. I never heard back. I went for just regular ramp agent and got an interview.
@@charleyyoung262 Yeah some of these job posts are not written well. I’m glad you got the job interview! Best of luck to you.
I just got hired with an airline. Just wondering if the City Codes test is multiple choice? I’m nervous. 😅
That is so cool, man! At least at Delta the test is not multiple guess.
I work for southwest airlines and it's not but they help you alot
I'm a 5 ft. 135lb lady. I'm genuinely wondering if this is something you think I would be able to do physically? I am not at all opposed to physical labor and I love working outdoors all day. The weight needed to lift and the bending/stooping/etc you mentioned in the video are also doable for me. I just worry that my stature may still be a hindrance somehow. In your honest opinion, do you think my situation or any other situation would be too much of a physical limitation? Thank you, and thanks for this informative video!
This is an excellent question! Well, I amended to be successful as a 5'6" 110lbs male, so you should be able to do just fine. Your coworkers and boss may be skeptical, but as long as you make up for any slight physical limitations by out-working your coworkers, you will gain their respect very quickly.
The job requires you to haul / stack / load unload carry lift push pull bend twist luggage that weighs anywhere from 30-250lbs, dead bodies can weigh up to 142-400lbs. Confined spaces, moving fast, luggage with broken wheels, or no wheels, broken handles, etc…
I put over 100 bags on the baggage claim belt by myself and scanned them in one flight. Each ranging from 30-70lbs. If the average was even 40lbs, that’s hauling 4,000 lbs.+. That doesn’t include helping taking off out of the bin or off the belt loader and loading and stacking and bagroom organizing.
If you’re weak and eat junk or drink soda and you can’t lift over 50 lbs by yourself up to 75lbs / 100lbs, the job of heavy lifting goes to the stronger people which isn’t fair. You’ll be assigned to the lighter bags / valet bags.
No lie, me and a coworker lifted a powered wheelchair onto the belt loader from ground weighing 250lbs. Dead bodies ranging from 140lbs to 400 with casket.
If you can’t lift 75lbs or 40 pounds repeatedly, don’t apply. You’ll just make it hard on others who can
@@honesteagle98 This comment here literally says everything about how difficult the job can be. Now I was a small person but used everything I have to still do a great job which gained a lot of respect with my coworkers.
@@honesteagle98 everything you’ve said is 💯 on point, plus you’re head Has to be on a swivel to pay attention to the ramp surrounding as you work. I’m retired ramp/BR DTW 2020 BO retired.
I was still (just a term) slinging bags at 61, and I loved the job, I would outwork plenty of younger newbe’s
Also I would like to add, for new hires, even if you’re a huge well built frame, in good shape, WORK SMART, because through the years the job will break you down as you age if you’re planning to make ramp aviation a career. I’m now 64 and I miss the job, but, not the winter elements.
Take care.
With that said, Good luck to all the new ramp talent and your career’s,
Did you apply??
Are there any retired people doing this type of work full or part time ??
Yes, my bag room guy was retirement age and found the job as a without, and a tamper was past retirement and found it to keep in shape.
Cool
Thanks!
What are shifts for a part time ramp agent?
It varies drastically based on your company's policy and flight schedule.
I retire in 1 year from my current job and I won't be able to afford health insurance. I'm very interested in this as my second career and I'm still in pretty good physical shape for 60 years old. Are there many people my age getting hired?
Oh yes, there are! At my previous station the barroom guy was in his 60s and did a great job!
I wouldn’t do ramp agent, but you can be a gate agent. You can’t be denied because of your age. Its hot in the summer, freezing in the winter, you’ll be sweating in the winter moving bags. Summer you’ll be drenched in sweat
@@honesteagle98 This is accurate. The job was great and is the right fit for some people. However, many people go into it unprepared.
Did you apply?
@@CitrusAviation What airlines has gate agents not touching luggage when passengers are checking in???
Unifi pays $18 the hour at MSP
As I mentioned in the video pay varies depending on the station. In addition since I made this video Unifi authorized a system wide wage increase.
Hi, Good Day! Im from Philippines and have 4 years of experience in handling cargo and baggages with CEBU PACIFIC AIR..I'm interested in working abroad..can you help me?>
Your experience will help you out a lot in your efforts. I would apply at positions you might be interested and see what that country's workers permit requirements are.
Hi what can I expect for a ramp agent medical?
No medical is required to be a ramp agent. They will require a drug test.
Is there any age limit to become a ramp agent?
Yes, there is. One must be a legal adult of age 18, or for minors a parental permission form is required.
Hello! I am your new subscriber from Colorado! I have a question..since i have my phone interview at the position i applied as a Ramp Agent at Southwest Airline.. Do you think there is a possibility to get me hired since i don't driving yet..But i drive before and i do practice all the time..
But i had already my Driver's state license.. And i love also outdoor job..To be honest this is my dream job even this is the toughest and demanding job..This is gonna be first time in my life to be a ramp agent soon...
In the United States a current Driver's License is a requirement for the job. As long as you show you have that you are good to go in that regard.
Air Canada pays 21.11 an hour
That is decent mainline starting wage.
How long is the training for ramp agents?
About 1-2 months.
United pays $20 with 1000 bonus after a month 🤔😂
Well, that is mainline. Mainline always says more than a contractor. In addition since this video was made nearly a year ago all airlines have raised wages for rampers.
do you have to do classes before you actually start working like a 3 week course before becoming official on the ramp
Yes, there is a ramp class that you get paid to participate in. See my "What Training do Ramp Agents Do?" for more info.
@@CitrusAviation Thank you.
@@goodtimes474 My pleasure!
This is not the CLE
Would you expound on this comment?
do they do the drug test the day of your interview ?
No, but you will not be hired without one.
@@CitrusAviation Yes of course I understand I am just curious to make sure I have to go to the restroom! Haha thanks for the speedy reply!
@@jacob-cs5fx Yeah, sure! Yeah, when it is time to do it after the job offer they will pay for it.
They did for me. Swab in the cheek for 5 minutes. You’ll also get random tested
wow the pay is so low
Keep in mind since I made this video wages have increased across the board by 20-40%.
Flying in "business class" on international flights costs thousands of dollars. Employees fly free. Add THAT to your pay.
$12/hr hell nooo!!!
Keep in mind this video was made a year ago and rates have gone up significantly since then.
Please madam l wish to get in contact with you dor orientation on ramps service agent
where can i apply like what website
Look on the company website.