Air Transport Ramp Attendants

Nature of work

Air transport ramp attendants operate ramp-servicing vehicles and equipment, handle cargo and baggage and perform other ground support duties at airports. They work for airline and air services companies and the federal government.

Job duties

Air transport ramp attendants:

• Use ramp-servicing vehicles and equipment like towing tractors, food service trucks, de-ice sprayers and lavatory servicing trucks.
• Position passenger loading stairs and operate aircraft cargo doors.
• Marshal or tow aircrafts to gate positions for passenger boarding and deplaning and for loading and unloading of cargo.
• Sort and load cargo and passenger baggage according to instructions forwarded by load planner to achieve proper balance.
• Unload, sort and route cargo and baggage.
• Carry freight between aircraft and airport warehouse.
• Clean and prepare aircraft interior for passengers and wash aircraft exterior.

Sample job titles

• aircraft cleaner
• aircraft refueler
• airport ramp attendant
• baggage loader - air transport
• cargo handler - air transport
• freight attendant - air transport

Skills

• You should have good health, physical stamina, and strength. Agility, coordination, and a mechanical aptitude would be helpful. You must be able to work methodically, take direction, work as a member of a team, and carry out instructions given by supervisors. On occasion, protective clothing, goggles, and safety boots must be worn. In these jobs, you may be exposed to noise and fumes.

Job requirements

• High school is usually required.
• Experience operating baggage transporting equipment or warehouse experience may be required.
• A driver's licence and a good driving record are usually required.

Other considerations

• There is mobility among jobs in this group.

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