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Airline Pilot Attempts Working The Ramp | Throwing Bags + More!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 ส.ค. 2024
- As an airline pilot, I don't get to see what's going on below the wing when we park at the gate. It's about time an airline pilot tried working the ramp! These crews have a lot to do during short turns to get airplanes out on time. I wanted to find out what it takes, so I shadowed some of our crews in Chicago O'Hare. Long story short, this isn't an easy job and I want to give a huge shoutout to our agents all across the country who work through extreme weather to help our planes depart. You guys are awesome!
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Video Chapters:
0:00 Ramper For A Day
1:03 Here's What Ramp Agents Do
1:39 Inbound Flight 10 Minutes From Touchdown
2:13 Parking, External Power, Unloading Bags
3:24 Travelpro Bags Are Tough
4:15 Crew Chief: Working Through Extreme Weather
4:49 Plugging In External Air
5:13 Halfway Done! Time To Re-Load
5:54 Turning A Plane Is Team Effort
6:21 I Tried Marshaling A Pushback
6:47 Thank You Ramp Crews!
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(Cockpit scenes filmed under Part 91 with approval of Envoy Air, Inc. Footage not recorded in chronological order.)
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Content Credit:
-@ohareaviation has a great TH-cam for planespotting (credit for the B-roll shots of our Envoy Embraer 145s)
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Thanks for watching!
-Swayne
This was a tough job. What should I try next at the airline?
Ticketing agent!
Gate Agent!!!
Baggage handling behind the scenes and across the airport
Food & Beverages Guys
Provo or refueling!
Wish passengers and pilots were to experience what ramp actually does. Stacking heavy bag after heavy bag in the bin is an absolute painstaking process. Glad you are able to show people what it's like!
That’s the goal! I want people to see what’s going on behind the scenes for everyone, not just pilots
Definitely it can be a tough task especially when doing it every single day but the ramp crews are what make it awesome and to me fun
@@eric_razor-yt8564 For sure.
At 45 years old, I just got back in the ramp rat scene. My poor old body takes a beating. But!! I love the work!
@@SwayneMartinPilot How long have you been a pilot????
My neighbor, her ( Adult ) sons are both Commerical Airline pilots.
I watch on youtube another guy, he's a Commerical pilot who has a youtube channel with his family.
Awesome video! I became a ramp agent just 3 weeks ago after being bored out my brains doing sales/service jobs for the past 10 years at a desk. So far it’s the best decision I’ve ever made. Working outdoors with cool people in all weathers (like -15c at Oslo this week) is incredible, it’s honest work and rewarding. My friends make tons of money but are miserable…I get to spend all day around aircraft, I know which one id rather do…cheers!
It’s one of the coolest job, plus you get in shape 💪🏾
It hurts my back now, I'm outta this job, been there done that ya heard
In the next episode:
I let the ramper fly our plane :D
If you have a tick in your TH-cam name then you must be a pretentious muppet.
HAHAHAH
🤣🤣🤣
:KEK:
Horizon Air already beat him to that one. RIP sky king.
As a pilot it's always super awesome to see the ballet of hundreds of people it takes to get an aircraft from point A to point B.
ATC, Rampers, Gate agents, rescue workers, mechanics, dispatchers, pilots, flight attendants, and the list goes on at astra. Everyone is critical.
I love it, awesome that you are willing to put yourself in someone else’s shoes so you can have respect them. You have definitely earned respect from them, way to go!!
Thanks Tom!
Had a blast filming with you! Epic video!!
^ Best cameraman out there!
Curious as to how many hours of work went into this amazing video?
You guys are awesome - thanks!!!!!
Sam, you and Swayne are some of the best vloggers I have ever seen on TH-cam. It’s an absolute joy to watch the videos you two make.
@@CaptCaveman7570 Agreed, these two professionals are amazing.
Nice perspective on what happens under the wing while us pilots prepare for departure! Thank you for uploading these videos to make a younger generation of pilots fall in love with the industry.
Love your respect for the ramp crew and all the operators that work to keep airlines flying. Gotta say you were being way to gentle with the bags to fit in with most crews. 😂 I enjoy your great content. 👏
My reality while I was laid off from the regionals here in Canada. Definitely a humbling experience and I’m very glad to be back in the cockpit with a new respect for our colleagues below the wing. Excellent work showcasing this important job Swayne!
Damn! Everything about this video is perfect: The awareness to what goes on behind the scene, the display of the clockwork choreography of the ramp crew, the editing, just everything. Kudos to the hardworking folks whose faces we passengers don't see. Swayne, you did a phenomenal job once again 🔥
Thank you so much! That’s the goal. They deserve the spotlight on this video. We don’t talk enough about what our ramp agents are doing!
@@SwayneMartinPilot Agreed!
The only missing part is how dangerous the job can be as well. I agree, awesome video!
In 1997 I got my first aviation job as a ramp dispatcher job I communicated to the crews flight information and radioed the pilots the gate assignment. I managed to preform all but the pushback driver. I loaded and unloaded bags..lost my badge and then found it while putting bags on the carousel at baggage claim. Preformed as a brakeman on aircraft relocation. Marshalling flights. Running the loader, openning the nose on a 747.. cool job. Now doing office work as a cargo Agent processing manifest and customs reporting. Thanks for the sharing the what we call below the wing flight operations. Happy subscriber 😀.
It’s always a good day when you post
Thanks for watching!
Yes
Great vid Swayne, the ground crew is a main part of our "safe and reliable" travel system and they are rarely recognized. Mahalo!
I appreciate this thanks for showing people to what’s it like working, I myself is a Lead Ramp agent at SFO working on Alaska’s flights and it’s nice to get some appreciation and have people see some BTS and at least they have some common sense to what we do
Awesome!! I'm a ramper at AVL!
Awesome!
When I worked as a ramp agent in Tel Aviv airport just before the COVID-19 hit, I used to do the turn-around of A320-321 and 737's with 130-180 pax and 100+ baggage for less than 55 minutes (includes refuel, water, trash, toilets and boarding). I loved this Job!
Uh oh Swayne has his workin' boots on.
This is great video, Swayne. I know the ground crews will appreciate the focus and kudos - they are incredibly hard working people and you've done a great job showing what they do all day. Awesome video, and super cool that Sam was there to help, too. ;)
Thanks Andrew! They deserve the spotlight :)
Dude you’re so humble, that’s what I like about you.
The pilot’s who have a understanding of what we do on ramp and have done either a day on the ramp or worked ramp before are amazing! 7 years been ramp only met a dozen or so whove done ramp work. More at southwest too!
Thank you for paying tribute to the unsung hero’s of aviation! Very revealing - thank you ground crew!
As a ramper this is unrealistic because he's smiling while slinging bags out of the bin😂. What's worse is it's an E-145 bin which is the worst. All jokes aside that's cool to do this and thanks for highlighting part of what we do.
Watching that bag fall out of the plane at 3:49 was so satisfying 😂
Right 😂
Great video, as they say; “walk a mile in the other persons shoes…”
Great video Swayne! Being a ramp agent myself, this video does an excellent job explaining and showing our duties and responsibilities. Thank you for giving ramp agents support and showing your appreciation!
Very cool to see what these folks do up close!
Wonderful. Honoring those that work so hard behind the scenes. The world needs more of this.
This is something people should do more often. You see things that you don't ordinarily see, experience things that make you go 'Hm. Didn't know that." And maybe you understand better why they do what they do and how they do it, or how hard it really is and how lucky you may be in contrast... not just for ramp agents, but all walks of life and careers.
Can't wait to see you be a gate agent next. Good luck!
Gate Agent Absolutely the toughest position!
When I was a fleet service clerk for envoy there wasn’t a single day I did not enjoy work. I am now going to school to become a pilot so I can work with these fine people once again.
I hope your Airline knows how good an ambassador you are for them. You do an amazing job.
Great video. It really shows how much you're invested in the industry, and I'm sure the ramp folks loved getting someone out of the Ivory Tower to do some grunt work.
It’s nice that u got to see it from our world…I mean I am a mainline ramp Crew Chief/Instructor but it’s not much different…I say u did great
It was awesome seeing the other side of things!
Unseen heroes that JohnQPublic never really sees, understands or appreciates nearly enough. Great vid!
Nice to appreciate the ramp work and for you living the whole experience
Excellent showing the behind the scenes perspective of making it all happen to get some place. Some people especially the wahmen don't appreciate the hard work until they have to do it themselves. Thx
I work for United Ground Express(Subsidy of United Airlines). I can tell you this is physically demanding and can get you into shape if you let it.
Many of the GSE (Ground Service Equipment) is electric while only 4 thing we have are gas. Portable GPU (Ground power unit) Portable PC (Preconditioned air) and Forced APU start (This is as loud as a normal APU on a plane). I love it, and it's a great job for people looking to get into the aviation industry. Airlines will advance people that work for them, over hire outside.
The tugs tbh are fun to drive, but are very sensitive and will tip of your not being aware of your speed.
Potable water we don't always fill, we may get 1 or 2 planes a week that want more potable water or need to be flushed with new blue water (Blue juice). Blue water is what helps break down the bacteria and waste that goes in the brown tank.
Where I'm at, we hate the CRJ200s and the ERJ-145s. They break down so often and cause us problems. They result in canceled flights and upset passengers a long with a lot of rerouting or transfers.
Many pilots have absolutely no clue what being on the ground is like, which causes miscommunication and other problems including inpatient pilots. This then gets put on us which causes us more problems.
Do not work and expect to get paid a lot, I get 13.50/hr and work about 30 hours a week. Schedules are bid based and you have 6 months for probation. Depending on the airline, you will be flown out for classes and OJT (On the Job Training) which could be a month or 2. I'm doing base training (Training at my airport). If your up to joining the industry join it, but do not expect it to be easy, especially when a passenger yells at you. Some airlines cross utilizes their employees, so they are trained on ground Ticket counter and Gate. If you hate physical labor ground crew is not your area.
As of typing this I was in the bag room sorting bags.
This was awesome! I do Ramp for a major US Airline at a major hub and it gets BUSY! I had a pilot helping us with gate checks from the jet bridge cause there was around 40! Super cool of them to help and they get to see how fast we load the planes up.
what a amazing approach!I was airplane mechanic many years ago then moved to helicopter pilot .now i am working on UAV,i never expect someone could make a videos like your did.wonderful jobs!
Swayne...I'm an instructor at ORD. Loved the video. You did an outstanding job at showing what we do every day on the ramp. Keep up the great work! 👍
Appreciate it! See ya out there
Much love for you to see the other side of operations.
MCO ramp rat here! Great video and thank you for showing the ramp some love
Small cargo compartment lots of challenges. Not to mention there are short turn arounds , cargo +bags and a possibility of being a man short in your crew, faulty equipment, heavy bags , weather are all challenges a ramp agent faces but overcomes to not catch a delay and get the flight out on time. Teamwork is a must working all together with the pilots, bridge and ticketing agents.
What an amazing experience to see more of the operations that you yourself as a pilot rarely see. Thank you for sharing this with us Swayne!
I thought most airline pilots work on the ramp in their life, but I suppose not. Great job Swayne!
Thank you Ramp Crew and my friend Swayne for helping they out, Great job 👏🏽 👍 ❤
Awesome to see some appreciation for Rampers! I used to be a ramper for ENY and am now at a different airline ramping but still the same style of work!
Thank you swayne Martin for the this massage you have given to the internet for people to see all around the world.
The PRODUCTION VALUE of this. I can't believe you managed to get such amazing footage of real work happening so cinematically and even get a sponsor placement in. Also can't get over how cute your ramp day outfit was.
Swayne, 👍🏾 for making such a great video, as a pilot who’ve worked the ramp it can be the best fun workout in a day. Thank you for highlighting the hard work of those below the wing. Good job
Good video. It's nice to see the complete package of what is going on. Thanks!
Thanks Joel!
Any job in aviation fascinates me 🤩🤩🤩
Thanks for the vid, Swayne ❤
Very nice that you are showing this! Ramp work is hard work but it was one of the best sidejobs I had!
As a ramper that works for Envoy thank you for showing our side of the job as for what you should try next I'd say deicing that's how I started and is very fun but very demanding.
That was AWESOME!!!! I have worked the ramp before. Landed a marshaling crew for UPS. That was one of the best and most fun job ever!!!
I love it! I'm a rampee in Canada while I work on my licenses and hours. The last turn last night and the turn i worked this morning were in a blizzard, was definitely a workout. Rampees here also do deicing so I got to go up in the bucket for both!
Great video! This very long time gate agent for an another airline thought you did justice to the job I see the "guys next door" do every day in all kinds of weather.
The dude driving the tug pulled up like a pro for the outro :D Like it was a limo in a James Bond Movie :D
As a Envoy ramp agent myself I'd say some days its a pain when there's long delays and passengers want there bags removed from the plane after you've stacked them. Also diversions that interrupt your break time.
Coral Gables 🌴🇺🇸 We used to call it Coordinated Confusion.Line maintenance,Baggage handler,Cleaners comprised are group. 🏄
Welcome to my job at the outstation!! You did extremely well
NOW you put on the jacket! Great work First Officer. Lt. Sam is proud im sure!
That was an awesome behind the scenes, of some hard-working crews.
Of course, humor seeped into my brain from an 80's movie:
"Arriving at Gate 46.... gate 47..." ;-)
So awesome to see the behind scenes of getting people where they need to go when it comes to flying . Working in F&B this excited me as not many people understand or know what goes on behind the scenes of a restaurant.
Great video. I’m sending this to my son who’s in training to become an airline pilot. Thanks for being a good HUMAN.
Awesome Swayne! It was nice of you to get the experience of the ground crew and I am sure they were happy to share their experience with you. Thank you to all ramp agents for helping to make it all work!
This channel literally made me love aviation and it became my dream to sit in the cockpit and fly. 🖤😩🤞💙
Served Primeflight with B6 at EWR for almost a year, then became B6 for a few months. Now going to delta. It takes alot of work to get yall guys in and out of there. Love it to the day i die.
Swayne, you are BOSS. The only way to really understand and appreciate any task is to do it yourself. You are an inspiration to all pilots and a shining star to your profession. Safe flying always, Captain!
Excellent work! 😎👍
It’s good to see all aspects of the operation, thanks for taking us along on your day!
I worked 30 years in the airline industry as an aircraft mexhanic. People like you become VPs and CEOs. At your age the sky is the limit. Your message of respect as a pilot in this video was POWERFUL!
Brilliant video, this one is truly a masterpiece, excellent story telling! Really nice insight into the jobs that are such an essential part of airline ops - and what an opportunity to try the things out yourself, I'd love to do that someday as well!
Aye hello! I just applied to do an aviation degree that leaves me with a frozen atpl in the process. How's your Training going?
@@GeorgesFSVideos Training is going great so far! Just started enroute flying, now with the winter coming I'm having fewer flights, but really enjoying it so far - no regrets! 😃
Awesome display of Teamwork.. Thank you Swayne for taking the time to show everyone what go's on outside the cockpit..
as always a super nice video Swayne, personally i love to see you fly :) :)
You nailed this, Swayne. What a creative idea, jumping in as ground crew and showing us the challenges involved in this integral part of the airline industry. You truly are a professional and this understanding can only make you more well rounded. Thank you for a really cool video.
I love how they just allow him😂. I love the videos Swayne!
As an envoy ramper I love seeing this because we put a lot of hard work and dedication behind our counters, at our gates and below our wing!
Way to go Swayne! When I get to the airlines I'm going to make sure I put in some hours on the line. They are what make flights happen!
Hahaha. Very nice and the Ramp Crew will let you know what to do.
Omg, love your videos. So great to see what the ramp agents go through. It's a very tough and physically demanding job.
Cool of you to give ramp agents their kudos.
Welcome to ramp life!
You knew in 1 second who the ramp workers were...very cool Swayne went to the ramp and did that. Every airline employed should experience all jobs. From customer service to riding in the jump seat. That would make them all better at understanding what we h team member does.
That's freaking awesome that Envoy let you do this! I really hope they know how many people you're influencing in a great way by making these cool videos.
This really makes me see and appreciate what goes into the process of getting me and my luggage from point A to point B swiftly and efficiently! Grateful for everyone who makes this happen 😊
It takes a village. From people who work in cargo getting your mail ready for a specific flight. It goes to maintenance to make sure equipment works safely. It means the gate agents who are working to help you possibly get onto another flight if there are problems with your current one. It means the ground crew getting the plane ready to go. It means the flight attendants making sure the customers needs are met and knowing how to take care of situations when they arrive. It means the pilots to make sure you get to your destination safely.
So many moving parts. We (as an airline employee) are grateful for our passengers as if it wasn't for you, we wouldn't have a job.
Man, that's awesome you are mixing it up in Aviation. Trying different trades. Just to keep your "chops" up. I worked in cargo for summer one time. And got the opportunity to "marshall" an cargo plane outbound. It was cool. Thank you posting this.
For me its always interesting to see how other airlines/airports work. since im on the ramp im paying a lot more attention to that and its amazing how different ground handling can be from airport to airport.
Thank you for showing our side of the world. I wish would more see this and try this to understand what all goes on. Each station is different at our station we even more to do. Thank you for taking the time to gain take a look at a different prospective of what the ground crews do. We love pilots like you.
Worked on the ramp for US Airways/American for 8 years. It's for sure hard work and why I opted for flight training instead. Can't wait to be above the wing for the first time
I never thought I’d see the day when you would be working out on the ramp. I have to say you come up with some amazing videos. I myself worked the ramp for 6 1/2 years here at DFW before transferring to another department. Your videos are such high quality and personally I think American should use you to make some quality videos. You’re right about the ramp. It can be tough working out in various weather scenarios. Also a lot of rampers, to include myself, who get hurt and have to transfer out to another department. We rampers are sometimes the unsung hero’s of the operation. Thank you for making this video. You are an amazing videographer along with Sam. You two are so amazing. I;d like you do a video about aircraft maintenance.
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it
I was a ramp agent for United Airlines…definitely not an easy job, but rewarding as heck. Who doesn’t like getting paid to work out?
i've been a ramp agent for 3 different airlines.. over the years....most recently my home town (Delta) however due to covid they pulled out of my town and closed down... But you were absolutely right it is a very big exciting job but if you love you job like i did...then... all in a days work...... i will mention... a previous ramp job i had was scary but incredible once you are fully trained, and that's pushing back jumbo jets.... incredible!!!😁👍
Great video! Thank you very much for sharing this.
Cool video. Props to the ground crew for keeping things moving and safe.
SAN here . Def a fun job if you like physical work . I think for myself as a lead pushing out flights and marshaling in is definitely the highlight and it’s like a treat for us lol
MY MAN. JAX AA RAMP. BIG RESPECT!!
What a fantastic insight into the work of the ramp agents.
Next video you should do a day with gate agents. That would be awesome !keep up the great work !
Thanks so much for everything you do you have truly inspired me in my passion of aviation.
Awesome video. They keep getting better! Love them!