Victor Squawk
Well-Known Member
Is this the right board to talk about ramp agent work?
I've recently started working as a ramp agent and I like it. I don't know if it's the novelty or the dynamism but so far I am enjoying the challenge.
I like having a variety of things to practice that keep the operations running. Planes are bigger than I thought. Also the gate agents and flight crew are really nice to us.
The pilots are funny. For example, while we were training one pilot noticed that we were new so he came up to crack some jokes like "hey, this engine is no good. Can you throw on the spare one really quick?" Then he'd watch us fumble because no one told us that's in the job description.
Later on, while I was trying to show off my wing walking skills and trying to salute him, he pranked me with some fancy hand signs, none of which were a recognizable hand signal. It really threw me off for a bit, but we all laughed about it soon after.
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. Each person is competent and efficient, which helps me learn pretty quickly since I get to both watch and implement what I've learned for practice.
I like this job more than I thought I would. I'd like to be able to work here longer but I might not be able to stay, due to the scheduling demands and my own life situation. I don't know for sure. I hope it goes well for me.
Working in aviation is pretty cool overall! I'm very glad I am getting these experiences. It's been worth it already.
I've recently started working as a ramp agent and I like it. I don't know if it's the novelty or the dynamism but so far I am enjoying the challenge.
I like having a variety of things to practice that keep the operations running. Planes are bigger than I thought. Also the gate agents and flight crew are really nice to us.
The pilots are funny. For example, while we were training one pilot noticed that we were new so he came up to crack some jokes like "hey, this engine is no good. Can you throw on the spare one really quick?" Then he'd watch us fumble because no one told us that's in the job description.
Later on, while I was trying to show off my wing walking skills and trying to salute him, he pranked me with some fancy hand signs, none of which were a recognizable hand signal. It really threw me off for a bit, but we all laughed about it soon after.
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. Each person is competent and efficient, which helps me learn pretty quickly since I get to both watch and implement what I've learned for practice.
I like this job more than I thought I would. I'd like to be able to work here longer but I might not be able to stay, due to the scheduling demands and my own life situation. I don't know for sure. I hope it goes well for me.
Working in aviation is pretty cool overall! I'm very glad I am getting these experiences. It's been worth it already.