When I started my career I was working as a ramp agent unloading and loading planes. I did every job below the wing and now that I'm a pilot at a major US carrier I look very fondly on my time working the ramp. Being outside, getting a good workout and being partnered with some exceptional people who, day in and day out HUSTLED to get the job done made the journey memorable. Those were the halcyon days.
I used to be a ramp agent at LAX and remember it took like 2 months for clearance and training .. the first time i went inside the airport on my own was the most exciting thing i witness in my life...brought tears to my eyes😊
There is so much that goes on behind the scenes that passengers do not see. An airline would absolutely not be able to operate without people like you, I take my hat off to you and your co-workers.
@@blackmusik109 Why do say that? What's the difference from contractor or an airlines? Watching a lot of these videos on here ,seems most are from airlines from aircraft damage, luggage mishandling, ramp accidents! And that they are allowed to video the process that goes on the ramp,shows the airlines don't really care about the passengers safety or the people they hire!
@@davidsmiths5471 contractors generally have poorer working conditions, at least from my experience. We were always short staffed and given broken down and poorly maintained equipment averaging 30-40 years old. With regards to bags being lost, there's a lot of different reasons and happens with both contractors and airline staff, which I mainly would say is caused by complacency or carelessness (just my opinion) although honest accidents do happen.
I kinda miss my days as a ramp agent. The job is fun as hell. Being a crucial part of the mission, and being able to salute the pilots off when there's nothing else left to do is a fantastic feeling
Great video and very well done on following all the NK procedures! I was with NK for 10 years (General Manager) and it's nice to see the respect this ramp team has for the job and for the safety of each other and the guests. I visited LBE a couple times - went to the air show to man the Spirit booth, and once on a weekend flew in to have dinner at Denunzios and then fly out, but the inbound hit a bird. The team with LAS there took great care of me since I spent an extra 24 hours than planned, running me to Wal-Mart and a hotel!
As an FA at another carrier it was interesting to see the hard work that goes on below the wing during a quick turn. Thank you to you and your coworkers for all that y’all do to get us in the air safely! 😊
I'm working in Brazil as a turnaround coordinator at GOL Airlines, It is itersting as everything is equal. The aviation has a amazing standards procedures, I belive that this standard helps to maintain the aviation safety in every place. Great video!!
Wow that’s crazy to see how different operators have different SOP’s when I worked the ramp, nobody was allowed to come near the aircraft at all until all engines had stopped and the beacon had been turned off. In the event of an inop APU, parking brakes would be set and GPU connection could be made only if the engine on the opposite side of the GPU was running. None the less, great job and stay safe!
As A Regular Citizen It Always Fascinates What Happens Behind The Scenes At Someone's Job. I've Never Flown On A Airplane, But I Appreciate The Amount Of Hardworking People That Is Behind The Scenes Just Doing Their Thing!! Keep Up The Great Work. - Watching From North Carolina
Fantastic, great video work, you can't get any closer than this without being there. I appreciate the view, much enjoyed. Hope you keep'em coming, thanks!
Great job on the quick turn! Looks like you guys have a great team with great communication. I was a ramp lead for Spirit for over a year, out of MCO. Looks like a completely different operation, during high season we had hundreds of daily flights, always a 3 man crew, no equipment, no organization, no communication, and not to mention those 10-16 hour shifts every day. It was always up to me and me only to make sure everything was running smooth and on time. Nevertheless I really enjoyed my time at Spirit and would do it all over again.
Out of curiosity, and if you're comfortable saying online, what were the biggest problems when it came to the MCO station? Because that station seems to always be a mess. Always short staffed and can't retain people, never have a gate, ops seems lost, etc. MCO always seems so chaotic compared to the rest of the network and from someone who worked the ramp there I'm very curious why that is since its the 2nd largest station.
My cousin works for JetBlue in ground operations. He told me what it involved but this is really the big picture. Thanks for the upload and thanks for working so hard for us all who travel.
Před rokem+3
I'm always amazed by the fact that in the airline I work we do this being 4 or 5 of us and in less that 30 minutes, in other airlines there are around 6 to 8 ramp agents. Great video, cheers
its always interesting seeing how other carriers handle ramp operations. I'm a ramper myself and my airline has different rules and operations. thanks for the video!
Great Video, Thanks for posting. Good to see what all you go through. Can only imagine the exhausts, that one heavy bag, wind, rain, snow, HOT weather to what looks like an easy job.
As an NKS Crew Chief/ PoA here at IAH, there are several things I must commend you and your team on. However, I did notice a couple things first. I'm sure a lot has changed since this video was posted, but I saw NO SEAT BELTS and no GPU being plugged in even if it's a quick turn? These are two things that are mandatory here in 2024 (and have been since I started). Plus I noticed on the pushback, the person uncoupling the tow bar from the aircraft didn't come in from the non-running engine side. Ok enough nagging, the first thing I noticed is how well organized your team is here. Everyone's doing their duties and in a very timely fashion. Even that pushback was super smooth! Second, I noticed there are only 2 CP scans here...now there's 3 (CP1 or 2, CP3 and CP5). Overall a stellar performance from y'all at LBE!
Cool hearing from you! Yeah, much changed from this to now. I actually worked at this airport 2 separate times, for a combined time of 2 years. Things definitely more like what you say, in the later time I worked at LBE.
@@stokerwieczorek969 Oh I'm sure it has and honestly, I think I'm TOO observant at times. I just know a lot of my agents and crews have had things like what I mentioned DRILLED into their heads time and time again. Like I said though, not here to complain but merely point out observations. Are you still at LBE or have you moved on?
Spirit ramp after a quick turn: “Great job everybody!” Southwest ramp after a quick turn: “Cool, your next flight is on the ground. It’s coming from OGG going to BWI. 230 bags coming off, 176 bags going on. You got 20 minutes!”
I worked on the ramp and cross-trained at customer service . It's hard work and you're dealing with passengers that are going from point A to point B and anywhere after that sometimes so their in an unfamiliar environment that many of them do not like. Airline employees in my opinion need more money for the many times difficult jobs they do. I saw 9-11 happen at IAD .That day changed the world as we new it and the way we travel.
As an LRSA myself, its amazing to see all of the rules being followed, GSE without any scratches basically looking brand new, and employees in full uniform not looking like a bunch of hoodlums. Outstanding!
I did this for American.. Truly one of the most enjoyable jobs I've ever had (RIC) and I've had a few.. it was hard work ..but i really enjoyed it !!! ...disgustingly underpaid !!!! thanks for the content
Interesting to see the inside of airbus A320 cargo bay. Always wondered how the secured bags in there to prevent them from shifting to much. That & how careful pushback driver must be with these planes!!
Worked the ramp for many years, became a ground ops instructor, and spent my last seven years as a safety auditor. I'm very impressed with your focus on safety, including your vests being zipped. I'm guessing the guy walking around without a vest was a maintenance contractor. Unacceptable! Even flight deck personnel wear vests on the ramp. The rules should apply to everyone!
@@dragon32210 lol even if you would offer every person on that plane money to close there windows, there be more than a few who would not do it. Or the timing wouldnt work. I gota feeling plane was empty just flight crew
16:54 why is that? I’ve always noticed it at our airport here in Christchurch 🤔 Is it to prevent the push back truck accidentally moving and ramming the tow bar into the landing gear (while it’s disconnected from the landing gear)?
Are seatbelts not required with you guys on the ramp? With us at MCO we have to or it's a write up. I'm just glad frontier doesn't make us scan luggage because with a 3 man crew it'd be impossible to get flights out on time. 1 guy running bags, another doing water and then immediately in the bin stacking solo until the bag runner returns
I used to work the Ramp at MCO with Swissport doing mainly Air Canada, Avianca, and Aer Lingus or Azul. Since you mentioned Frontier, that means you must work for Menzies. And yeah I agree, if we don't wear our seatbelts we would get written up too.
@@stokerwieczorek969 Oh that’s pretty cool lol. Well nice video man, good stuff. maybe some of the younger guys and gals watching this can make an informed decision on if they want to do any work related to the airport.
next month, I will start working at an airport in the Czech Republic as a baggage loader and unloader, as well as a driver. To be honest, I'm nervous because it's a job where mistakes cannot be made. If you have any tips for a newcomer, I would greatly appreciate it. i gace thumbs up and subscribe. Thank you in advance for your response. Very nice video.
As a pilot, very interesting to see how you guys handle everything going on below us. Great video!
Cool! Which airline, type of aircraft?
My favorite dream job is an airline pilot
@@stokerwieczorek969 what airport is this?
@@lsubandtrumpet2014 Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
Especially how he slams that suitcase to the concrete, if that were mine, and I found out, I'd break it over his head. Very interesting alright
When I started my career I was working as a ramp agent unloading and loading planes. I did every job below the wing and now that I'm a pilot at a major US carrier I look very fondly on my time working the ramp. Being outside, getting a good workout and being partnered with some exceptional people who, day in and day out HUSTLED to get the job done made the journey memorable. Those were the halcyon days.
how old were you when you transitioned to being a pilot?
I used to be a ramp agent at LAX and remember it took like 2 months for clearance and training .. the first time i went inside the airport on my own was the most exciting thing i witness in my life...brought tears to my eyes😊
There is so much that goes on behind the scenes that passengers do not see. An airline would absolutely not be able to operate without people like you, I take my hat off to you and your co-workers.
I'm 15 and I've been considering a job like this for years. Now I want a job like this even more, thank you for sharing this. Super cool
It's a great job. Just do research before applying for any of the contracted agencies
@@blackmusik109 Why do say that? What's the difference from contractor or an airlines? Watching a lot of these videos on here ,seems most are from airlines from aircraft damage, luggage mishandling, ramp accidents! And that they are allowed to video the process that goes on the ramp,shows the airlines don't really care about the passengers safety or the people they hire!
@@davidsmiths5471 contractors generally have poorer working conditions, at least from my experience. We were always short staffed and given broken down and poorly maintained equipment averaging 30-40 years old. With regards to bags being lost, there's a lot of different reasons and happens with both contractors and airline staff, which I mainly would say is caused by complacency or carelessness (just my opinion) although honest accidents do happen.
You don’t want a job like this, trust me.
Don't destroy your back...go above wing, flight ops, or in-flight.
I kinda miss my days as a ramp agent. The job is fun as hell. Being a crucial part of the mission, and being able to salute the pilots off when there's nothing else left to do is a fantastic feeling
Great video and very well done on following all the NK procedures! I was with NK for 10 years (General Manager) and it's nice to see the respect this ramp team has for the job and for the safety of each other and the guests. I visited LBE a couple times - went to the air show to man the Spirit booth, and once on a weekend flew in to have dinner at Denunzios and then fly out, but the inbound hit a bird. The team with LAS there took great care of me since I spent an extra 24 hours than planned, running me to Wal-Mart and a hotel!
As an FA at another carrier it was interesting to see the hard work that goes on below the wing during a quick turn. Thank you to you and your coworkers for all that y’all do to get us in the air safely! 😊
Super interesting...I will now have a lot more respect for what you guys do and in all types of weather! Thanks.
This is a very interesting perspective of the stuff that goes on behind-the-scenes of a flight while its on the ground. Thank you fo this POV
I'm working in Brazil as a turnaround coordinator at GOL Airlines, It is itersting as everything is equal. The aviation has a amazing standards procedures, I belive that this standard helps to maintain the aviation safety in every place. Great video!!
Wow that’s crazy to see how different operators have different SOP’s when I worked the ramp, nobody was allowed to come near the aircraft at all until all engines had stopped and the beacon had been turned off. In the event of an inop APU, parking brakes would be set and GPU connection could be made only if the engine on the opposite side of the GPU was running. None the less, great job and stay safe!
Thanks for doing what you do for the Traveling Public. 👍🙏
As A Regular Citizen It Always Fascinates What Happens Behind The Scenes At Someone's Job. I've Never Flown On A Airplane, But I Appreciate The Amount Of Hardworking People That Is Behind The Scenes Just Doing Their Thing!! Keep Up The Great Work. - Watching From North Carolina
Fantastic, great video work, you can't get any closer than this without being there. I appreciate the view, much enjoyed. Hope you keep'em coming, thanks!
This will be part of my new job starting soon at my local airport, super excited!
Very cool! This answered most of my questions for this job! I always wanted to know what you guys do! Thank you.
Great job on the quick turn! Looks like you guys have a great team with great communication. I was a ramp lead for Spirit for over a year, out of MCO. Looks like a completely different operation, during high season we had hundreds of daily flights, always a 3 man crew, no equipment, no organization, no communication, and not to mention those 10-16 hour shifts every day. It was always up to me and me only to make sure everything was running smooth and on time. Nevertheless I really enjoyed my time at Spirit and would do it all over again.
Out of curiosity, and if you're comfortable saying online, what were the biggest problems when it came to the MCO station? Because that station seems to always be a mess. Always short staffed and can't retain people, never have a gate, ops seems lost, etc. MCO always seems so chaotic compared to the rest of the network and from someone who worked the ramp there I'm very curious why that is since its the 2nd largest station.
@@AwesomePilotGuy Sounds like a F9 pilot?
Thanks for sharing this. Nice to see the process behind unloading and loading luggage as well as bushback. Amazing work and thanks for your efforts.
My cousin works for JetBlue in ground operations. He told me what it involved but this is really the big picture. Thanks for the upload and thanks for working so hard for us all who travel.
I'm always amazed by the fact that in the airline I work we do this being 4 or 5 of us and in less that 30 minutes, in other airlines there are around 6 to 8 ramp agents. Great video, cheers
its always interesting seeing how other carriers handle ramp operations. I'm a ramper myself and my airline has different rules and operations. thanks for the video!
Great Video, Thanks for posting.
Good to see what all you go through.
Can only imagine the exhausts, that one heavy bag, wind, rain, snow, HOT weather to what looks like an easy job.
Even not-so heavy bags can get petty annoying after 30 or so haha. Especially when you're on your own up there!
the ammount of safety details that go into everything is amazing!
It’s a lot! There are some other details like kneepads that only a few of us will use. That’s just our choice!
This was my job in college.
THIS IS SO COOL! I love planes! This right here is what I was browsing for! 🙏🏽 thank you!!! And more please!!!🎉
Yeah man!
As an NKS Crew Chief/ PoA here at IAH, there are several things I must commend you and your team on. However, I did notice a couple things first. I'm sure a lot has changed since this video was posted, but I saw NO SEAT BELTS and no GPU being plugged in even if it's a quick turn? These are two things that are mandatory here in 2024 (and have been since I started). Plus I noticed on the pushback, the person uncoupling the tow bar from the aircraft didn't come in from the non-running engine side. Ok enough nagging, the first thing I noticed is how well organized your team is here. Everyone's doing their duties and in a very timely fashion. Even that pushback was super smooth! Second, I noticed there are only 2 CP scans here...now there's 3 (CP1 or 2, CP3 and CP5). Overall a stellar performance from y'all at LBE!
Cool hearing from you!
Yeah, much changed from this to now. I actually worked at this airport 2 separate times, for a combined time of 2 years. Things definitely more like what you say, in the later time I worked at LBE.
@@stokerwieczorek969 Oh I'm sure it has and honestly, I think I'm TOO observant at times. I just know a lot of my agents and crews have had things like what I mentioned DRILLED into their heads time and time again. Like I said though, not here to complain but merely point out observations. Are you still at LBE or have you moved on?
@@NeoWings321 moved on. Anchor, Producer, and Reporter for WJAC 6 News.
You don't get to see this very often, great video. Professional bunch of people
So that's what the back of a V2500 engine looks like!
Great video. Better than many of the training videos I’ve seen.
The arm swing looks so funny. Great vid thank you for sharing
Thanks! Great perspective.
How did you get airport sim before it was announced? Even with RTX damn.
this was very interesting. makes me want to get a job as a ramp person
beautiful documentary with most informations, thank you
Spirit ramp after a quick turn: “Great job everybody!”
Southwest ramp after a quick turn: “Cool, your next flight is on the ground. It’s coming from OGG going to BWI. 230 bags coming off, 176 bags going on. You got 20 minutes!”
Same thing with Jetblue man, Its super unfair :(
Same with United, I had 4 quick turns back to back to back to back!
That’s very accurate lol
This is awesome! Thanks for sharing!
2:50 I knew the PTU was loud but I didn’t know it was that loud!
Always sounds like a dog barking!!
YES! Never heard it from outside before
I worked on the ramp and cross-trained at customer service . It's hard work and you're dealing with passengers that are going from point A to point B and anywhere after that sometimes so their in an unfamiliar environment that many of them do not like. Airline employees in my opinion need more money for the many times difficult jobs they do. I saw 9-11 happen at IAD .That day changed the world as we new it and the way we travel.
This was very informative.
9:35 Absent the earlier bag, announcement tell me you’re going to Myrtle without actually telling me you’re going to Myrtle: golf clubs! ⛳️
People usually don't realise how much of work goes on to put u in air
As an LRSA myself, its amazing to see all of the rules being followed, GSE without any scratches basically looking brand new, and employees in full uniform not looking like a bunch of hoodlums. Outstanding!
I had an Uncle who just retired from doing this type of work at Phoenix sky harbor airport working outside in the middle of summer was Hell
I bet!
Miss working the ramp these days ( I enjoyed the fast-paced environment of the ramp
I worked at AMS for 2 years. We don't have wingwalkers. It was fun work but hard work especially during summer seasons.
Very interesting video, thanks for posting it. Also, depending on when you worked there I may have to thank you for being in one of mine :)
5:36 I thought the man was pulling out a pistol 😂
Lol
Thank you for this video, really interesting!
I did this for American.. Truly one of the most enjoyable jobs I've ever had (RIC) and I've had a few.. it was hard work ..but i really enjoyed it !!! ...disgustingly underpaid !!!! thanks for the content
Now I love it even more!
OMG! Latrobe, PA! I LOVED flying into that little airport as a flight attendant!!!!
So cool!
@@stokerwieczorek969 I work for Delta now but LBE was one of those quirky little airports I loved going to! Your TSA is super picky tho…🤦🏽♂️
@@OSUfan757 yes definitely. I haven’t worked there for almost a year now. I am a reporter.
It’s fun watching Ramp agents from other countries work
Ramp Agent... that was my FIRST job! I used to work at CGH airport (SBSP) in Brazil and I LOVED IT!
So cool!
What u need to get this job ?
@@stokerwieczorek969 it was!
I’m starting this job tm and this is very helpful
I went from watching these videos, yo studying to be a airplane mechanic and working as a ramp agent for avianca , god I love this industry
17:33 is one of my fav parts of this video as soon as the pilots see Bypass Bin is disconnected you can see the Taxi Light Turn on
Great video 👌💯
The forearm veins 🔥
Thanks Ramp videos are very rear glad you handle language with care
I sure hope I handle “language” with care. I know what you meant lol.
Interesting to see the inside of airbus A320 cargo bay. Always wondered how the secured bags in there to prevent them from shifting to much. That & how careful pushback driver must be with these planes!!
What an AMAZING! video! Such great views and learning.
Yessir, we are livin the dream
I wonder how ou guys manage the pushback for these aircraft. I feel it is really hard to get them on the centerline
Not perfect, but when I worked at this place, we get the planes within about a foot or less. :)
Starting OJT tmr and I'm excited. any tips on starting out?
Even if others stop practicing safety, keep doing it.
Is there specific requirements or qualifications needed for this job?
This was my high school job. That or a GED will suffice.
Worked the ramp for many years, became a ground ops instructor, and spent my last seven years as a safety auditor. I'm very impressed with your focus on safety, including your vests being zipped. I'm guessing the guy walking around without a vest was a maintenance contractor. Unacceptable! Even flight deck personnel wear vests on the ramp. The rules should apply to everyone!
Lol when he walks it looks like a video game 😂
Bro where you placed that camera made seem as if you had one goofy ahh npc walk. W video tho keep it up
“Never approach the aircraft without a guide” here I am lining up the belt to hold 5 on a B777 without a guide 😭😭😭
Hard work 😓 made to look easy great job , testament to why you should have quality sturdy luggage
I did this at O'hare Airport working for American! Lifting bags on and off NEVER get any easier no matter how strong you are lol
Pretty cool seeing the civilian side of this job. I do some of this in the airforce.
Great video. I am looking to into ramp agent jobs. I've done it here and there while in the air force and want to continue full time.
Very hard job? And how many airplanes you loaded and unloaded per day?
Awesome LBE very interesting airport!!
Never heared the PTU sound from the outside before. Didn't know it was that loud.
my top 3 jobs
1. Pilot (Duh)
2. Ground Crew (seems fun)
3. Flight attendant (free flights but rude people)
Weird that all the windows are closed. This used to be me ,same airport when spirit started 👍 excellent job following all procedures.
Must have been the summer procedure
@@dragon32210 lol even if you would offer every person on that plane money to close there windows, there be more than a few who would not do it. Or the timing wouldnt work. I gota feeling plane was empty just flight crew
Thats nice POV. What is the source?
GoPro
u got guts to be working with spirit
16:54 why is that? I’ve always noticed it at our airport here in Christchurch 🤔 Is it to prevent the push back truck accidentally moving and ramming the tow bar into the landing gear (while it’s disconnected from the landing gear)?
The bar is built in a way that makes it hard to disconnect any other way.
That looks like KLBE Arnold Palmer Regional Airport to me
Es un gran labor muy sacrificado todo el personal en rampa de un aeropuerto, más todo lo referente al clima del lugar.
very interesting
The blond Guy with glasses loading in the bags is hella cute!
Thank you. That is me.
@@stokerwieczorek969 oh haha 🤭 oops!
@@stokerwieczorek969a well deserved compliment tho :)
Great vid.
APU is running , hence the engine noise ✈
Are seatbelts not required with you guys on the ramp? With us at MCO we have to or it's a write up. I'm just glad frontier doesn't make us scan luggage because with a 3 man crew it'd be impossible to get flights out on time. 1 guy running bags, another doing water and then immediately in the bin stacking solo until the bag runner returns
I used to work the Ramp at MCO with Swissport doing mainly Air Canada, Avianca, and Aer Lingus or Azul. Since you mentioned Frontier, that means you must work for Menzies. And yeah I agree, if we don't wear our seatbelts we would get written up too.
@@eliohernandez01 yes I do, and they're really strict on the whole seatbelt thing.
Same in PMI with seatbelts.
I live in Latrobe and love seeing the bananas in the air 😂
how did you get permission to do this? as a fueler, i'd love to make a video like this!
Depends on your boss.
@@stokerwieczorek969 lucky you lol
Bardzo dobrze wideo. Bardzo dziekuje
I do f2 jr but this is cool
Do you only wing walk or do you help with bags or is it all the above
Sorry I see it’s all part of the service now is it true you have to be certified to operate the jetway
All the above. You need to pass a background check and get trained.
How much aircraft and rampers would you say you have on duty on a daily basis?
Small airport. Usually 3-5 people per aircraft, and 3 per day.
Latrobe! My hometown! You can tell they’re from there because they pronounced it correctly 😂
i would love to do this job when i retire
that must be hot as hell in the cargo bay
Actually it’s pretty cool, especially as soon as the plane lands.
Very nice. I can see that! Which airport are you in? I see x-Ray machine. CT-80. So you put a bag match number on the paper. I can do that.
KLBE
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport in Latrobe pennsylvania.
it would be good if you checked the suitcases a little more carefully, because there are a lot of complaints at each airport!
That’s why I only put clothes and nothing super valuable in them. :)
I did refueling as my 2nd trucking/tank job. Nice video. You guys and sky chefs we would joke and fuck around with. Can you be filming on tarmac?
Lol, good times. Not my job anymore so not really my problem. As long as we are focused on the task at hand, our supervisors didn’t have a problem.
@@stokerwieczorek969 Oh that’s pretty cool lol. Well nice video man, good stuff. maybe some of the younger guys and gals watching this can make an informed decision on if they want to do any work related to the airport.
next month, I will start working at an airport in the Czech Republic as a baggage loader and unloader, as well as a driver. To be honest, I'm nervous because it's a job where mistakes cannot be made. If you have any tips for a newcomer, I would greatly appreciate it. i gace thumbs up and subscribe. Thank you in advance for your response. Very nice video.