Ramp Agents Talk About the Stress of Their Jobs (2024)

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Ramp Agents Talk About the Stress of Their Jobs? ›

“Not uncommon to load over 200 bags and thousands of pounds of mail and freight in a flight –and your flight can't be a minute late…” “l*teral back-breaking work…” “I'm in my 40's and did this job in my 20's and my back is still jacked as are my knees…” “Repetitive stress injuries…”

Every day on the Ramp is the same, yet different. Some days are tougher, some jobs more taxing, and some flights more stressful.

The ramp agent will inspect and ensure that all necessary equipment, such as baggage carts, dollies, and loading ramps, are in good working condition. They may also conduct safety checks on vehicles like baggage tugs or pushback tractors.

What does a ramp agent do? Ramp agents work from 44 to 46 hours a week, on average. They can load between four and seven aircraft a day.

A Ramp Agent is a professional who provides under-wing services for aircraft, including guiding and parking aircraft, loading and unloading luggage and cargo, and performing cabin maintenance tasks. They ensure the smooth operation of aircraft on the ground.

The ramp agent job is very physically challenging, and rewarding and most of all fun.

You could be required to stand for long periods, lift heavy items repeatedly and perform tasks that require physical strength.

Re: Ramp agent pay

You get raise at 6 months, and then raises are yearly.

Ramp agent salaries typically range between $24,000 and $38,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for ramp agents is $14.77 per hour. Ramp agent salary is impacted by location, education, and experience.

What is the average age of a ramp agent? ›

The average ramp service agent age is 44 years old. The most common ethnicity of ramp service agents is White (55.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (23.5%), Asian (7.4%) and Black or African American (6.4%).

$18 (Median Total Pay)

The average Ramp Agent base salary at JetBlue is $18 per hour.

People that work on the ramp (where the planes are) have a higher security clearance and they do not go through security.

With most airlines, the formal job title is "fleet service agent/clerk", though the position is commonly known amongst airline employees as a "ramp agent", due to the job's location on the airport ramp (tarmac).

A lot of people on the ramp and in the crew (and at the gate too) seem to be in a good mood all the time. Maybe it's the work satisfaction or just being around planes, doing something enjoyable. I love the teamwork.

On the other hand, it's a great way to lose weight, as in the two summers I worked on the ramp, I lost about 30 lbs the first summer (gained half of it back in the winter), and about 15 the next summer. Maybe I need to go back and try to get hired as a ramper...........