# Ramp Agent

*/JobTypes/Ramp_Agent*

## Neighborhood

### Related (delivered by)

- [Ramp Cargo Transfer](/Processes/Ramp_Cargo_Transfer) — delivered by · Processes
- [Tow Aircraft Baggage and Cargo Carts](/Processes/Tow_Aircraft_Baggage_and_Cargo_Carts) — delivered by · Processes
- [Ground Handling at Outstation Airports](/Processes/Ground_Handling_at_Outstation_Airports) — delivered by · Processes
- [Ramp Handling and Aircraft Marshalling](/Processes/Ramp_Handling_and_Aircraft_Marshalling) — delivered by · Processes
- [Coordinating Below-Wing Turnaround Tasks](/Processes/Coordinating_Below-Wing_Turnaround_Tasks) — delivered by · Processes
- [Aircraft Hold Loading And Unloading](/Processes/Aircraft_Hold_Loading_And_Unloading) — delivered by · Processes
- [Apron Cart Transport](/Processes/Apron_Cart_Transport) — delivered by · Processes
- [De-ice aircraft](/Processes/De-ice_aircraft) — delivered by · Processes
- [Climb ladders to reach aircraft surfaces to be cleaned.](/Tasks/Climb_ladders_to_reach_aircraft_surfaces_to_be_cleaned.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Direct ground traffic, including taxiing aircraft, maintenance or baggage vehicles, or airport worke...](/Tasks/Direct_ground_traffic,_including_taxiing_aircraft,_maintenance_or_baggage_vehicles,_or_airport_worke...) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Manage crew and ramp operations](/Processes/Manage_crew_and_ramp_operations) — delivered by · Processes
- [Check baggage or cargo to ensure that it has been loaded correctly.](/Tasks/Check_baggage_or_cargo_to_ensure_that_it_has_been_loaded_correctly.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Empty aircraft lavatory systems or refill them with sanitizer fluid.](/Tasks/Empty_aircraft_lavatory_systems_or_refill_them_with_sanitizer_fluid.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Monitor the arrival, parking, refueling, loading, and departure of all aircraft.](/Tasks/Monitor_the_arrival,_parking,_refueling,_loading,_and_departure_of_all_aircraft.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Load and unload baggage in baggage compartments.](/Tasks/Load_and_unload_baggage_in_baggage_compartments.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Tow aircraft to gates or hangars using tugs, tractors, or other vehicles.](/Tasks/Tow_aircraft_to_gates_or_hangars_using_tugs,_tractors,_or_other_vehicles.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Relay departure, arrival, delay, aircraft and airfield status, and other pertinent information to up...](/Tasks/Relay_departure,_arrival,_delay,_aircraft_and_airfield_status,_and_other_pertinent_information_to_up...) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Refuel aircraft using hoses connected to fuel trucks.](/Tasks/Refuel_aircraft_using_hoses_connected_to_fuel_trucks.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Refill aircraft potable water tanks.](/Tasks/Refill_aircraft_potable_water_tanks.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Prepare manifests showing numbers of airplane passengers and baggage, mail, and freight weights, tra...](/Tasks/Prepare_manifests_showing_numbers_of_airplane_passengers_and_baggage,_mail,_and_freight_weights,_tra...) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Perform Ground Support Equipment (GSE) work](/Processes/Perform_Ground_Support_Equipment_(GSE)_work) — delivered by · Processes
- [Load baggage or cargo for crew or passengers.](/Tasks/Load_baggage_or_cargo_for_crew_or_passengers.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Prepare to close out flight](/Processes/Prepare_to_close_out_flight) — delivered by · Processes
- [Manage ramp operations](/Processes/Manage_ramp_operations) — delivered by · Processes
- [Unload local baggage from flight](/Processes/Unload_local_baggage_from_flight) — delivered by · Processes
- [Transfer baggage to baggage claim](/Processes/Transfer_baggage_to_baggage_claim) — delivered by · Processes
- [Sort baggage and transport to aircraft](/Processes/Sort_baggage_and_transport_to_aircraft) — delivered by · Processes
- [Provide transfer baggage services](/Processes/Provide_transfer_baggage_services) — delivered by · Processes
- [Provide outbound baggage services](/Processes/Provide_outbound_baggage_services) — delivered by · Processes
- [Receive aircraft](/Processes/Receive_aircraft) — delivered by · Processes
- [Provide inbound baggage services](/Processes/Provide_inbound_baggage_services) — delivered by · Processes
- [Provide fuel servicing](/Processes/Provide_fuel_servicing) — delivered by · Processes
- [Provide baggage services](/Processes/Provide_baggage_services) — delivered by · Processes
- [Manage baggage handling operations](/Processes/Manage_baggage_handling_operations) — delivered by · Processes

### Related (signature role)

- [Ground Handling Services Company](/CompanyTypes/Ground_Handling_Services_Company) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Aircraft Ground Handlers](/CompanyTypes/Aircraft_Ground_Handlers) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Aviation Ground Handling Company](/CompanyTypes/Aviation_Ground_Handling_Company) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Ground Handling Companies](/CompanyTypes/Ground_Handling_Companies) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Airport Ground Handler](/CompanyTypes/Airport_Ground_Handler) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Airport Ground Handling Companies](/CompanyTypes/Airport_Ground_Handling_Companies) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Ground Handling Agents](/CompanyTypes/Ground_Handling_Agents) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Ground Handling Agent](/CompanyTypes/Ground_Handling_Agent) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Airport Services Provider](/CompanyTypes/Airport_Services_Provider) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Airport Services Company](/CompanyTypes/Airport_Services_Company) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Airport Ground Handling Company](/CompanyTypes/Airport_Ground_Handling_Company) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Airport Baggage Services Provider](/CompanyTypes/Airport_Baggage_Services_Provider) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Ground Handling Provider](/CompanyTypes/Ground_Handling_Provider) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Ground Handling Services Provider](/CompanyTypes/Ground_Handling_Services_Provider) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Ground Handling Company](/CompanyTypes/Ground_Handling_Company) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Aviation Services Provider](/CompanyTypes/Aviation_Services_Provider) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Aircraft Ground Handling Company](/CompanyTypes/Aircraft_Ground_Handling_Company) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Independent Ground Handling Providers](/CompanyTypes/Independent_Ground_Handling_Providers) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Aviation Ground and Facility Support Services](/CompanyTypes/Aviation_Ground_and_Facility_Support_Services) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Contract Ramp and Baggage Handlers](/CompanyTypes/Contract_Ramp_and_Baggage_Handlers) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Contract Cargo Handlers](/CompanyTypes/Contract_Cargo_Handlers) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Fixed-Base Operators (FBOs)](/CompanyTypes/Fixed-Base_Operators_(FBOs)) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Ramp Control Service Provider](/CompanyTypes/Ramp_Control_Service_Provider) — signature role · CompanyTypes

### Related (staff)

- [Ramp Operations](/Departments/Ramp_Operations) — staff · Departments
- [Baggage Handling](/Departments/Baggage_Handling) — staff · Departments
- [Ground Handling](/Departments/Ground_Handling) — staff · Departments

### Who staffs this

- [Ground Support & Fueling](/Departments/Ground_Support_&_Fueling) — staffs · Departments

### Perform

- [Sort Baggage to Carousel and Connection](/Tasks/Sort_Baggage_to_Carousel_and_Connection) — perform · Tasks
- [Push back departing aircraft](/Tasks/Push_back_departing_aircraft) — perform · Tasks
- [Guide aircraft to designated areas using hand signals, batons, or other methods.](/Tasks/Guide_aircraft_to_designated_areas_using_hand_signals,_batons,_or_other_methods.) — perform · Tasks
- [Secure cargo and verify load distribution](/Tasks/Secure_cargo_and_verify_load_distribution) — perform · Tasks
- [Load and unload baggage and cargo from aircraft](/Tasks/Load_and_unload_baggage_and_cargo_from_aircraft) — perform · Tasks
- [Sort and transfer baggage to correct flights](/Tasks/Sort_and_transfer_baggage_to_correct_flights) — perform · Tasks
- [Connect and remove ground power and pushback gear](/Tasks/Connect_and_remove_ground_power_and_pushback_gear) — perform · Tasks
- [Conduct foreign object debris checks on the ramp](/Tasks/Conduct_foreign_object_debris_checks_on_the_ramp) — perform · Tasks
- [Load and Unload Baggage and Cargo](/Tasks/Load_and_Unload_Baggage_and_Cargo) — perform · Tasks
- [Service Aircraft Lavatory and Water](/Tasks/Service_Aircraft_Lavatory_and_Water) — perform · Tasks
- [Transport Baggage to Sorting Areas](/Tasks/Transport_Baggage_to_Sorting_Areas) — perform · Tasks
- [Conduct Foreign Object Debris Checks](/Tasks/Conduct_Foreign_Object_Debris_Checks) — perform · Tasks
- [Connect Ground Power and Air Units](/Tasks/Connect_Ground_Power_and_Air_Units) — perform · Tasks
- [Marshal Aircraft to and From Gate](/Tasks/Marshal_Aircraft_to_and_From_Gate) — perform · Tasks
- [Operate Ground Support Equipment](/Tasks/Operate_Ground_Support_Equipment) — perform · Tasks

### Uses tool

- [Aircraft Tug](/Products/Aircraft_Tug) — uses tool · Products
- [Hearing Protection Equipment](/Products/Hearing_Protection_Equipment) — uses tool · Products
- [Wheel chocks](/Products/Wheel_chocks) — uses tool · Products
- [Marshalling Wands](/Products/Marshalling_Wands) — uses tool · Products
- [Aircraft wheel chocks](/Products/Aircraft_wheel_chocks) — uses tool · Products
- [Aircraft pushback or tow tractors](/Products/Aircraft_pushback_or_tow_tractors) — uses tool · Products
- [Belt loaders](/Products/Belt_loaders) — uses tool · Products
- [Marshaling Wands](/Products/Marshaling_Wands) — uses tool · Products
- [Baggage Tug](/Products/Baggage_Tug) — uses tool · Products

### Requires ability

- [Peripheral Vision](/Ability/Peripheral_Vision) — requires ability · Ability
- [Reaction Time](/Ability/Reaction_Time) — requires ability · Ability
- [Trunk Strength](/Ability/Trunk_Strength) — requires ability · Ability
- [Gross Body Coordination](/Ability/Gross_Body_Coordination) — requires ability · Ability
- [Manual Dexterity](/Ability/Manual_Dexterity) — requires ability · Ability
- [Multilimb Coordination](/Ability/Multilimb_Coordination) — requires ability · Ability
- [Stamina](/Ability/Stamina) — requires ability · Ability
- [Static Strength](/Ability/Static_Strength) — requires ability · Ability

### Engage in

- [Marshal Aircraft Into And Out Of Gates](/Activities/Marshal_Aircraft_Into_And_Out_Of_Gates) — engage in · Activities
- [Perform Aircraft Pushback Operations](/Activities/Perform_Aircraft_Pushback_Operations) — engage in · Activities
- [Load And Unload Baggage And Cargo From Aircraft](/Activities/Load_And_Unload_Baggage_And_Cargo_From_Aircraft) — engage in · Activities
- [Load and Unload Baggage and Cargo](/Activities/Load_and_Unload_Baggage_and_Cargo) — engage in · Activities
- [Marshal Aircraft to and From Gate](/Activities/Marshal_Aircraft_to_and_From_Gate) — engage in · Activities

### Required knowledge

- [Dangerous Goods Handling Basics](/Knowledge/Dangerous_Goods_Handling_Basics) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Public Safety and Security](/Knowledge/Public_Safety_and_Security) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Transportation](/Knowledge/Transportation) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Ground Service Equipment Operation](/Knowledge/Ground_Service_Equipment_Operation) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Dangerous-goods handling rules](/Knowledge/Dangerous-goods_handling_rules) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Ramp Safety Regulations](/Knowledge/Ramp_Safety_Regulations) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Aircraft Loading Procedures](/Knowledge/Aircraft_Loading_Procedures) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Weight and Balance Basics](/Knowledge/Weight_and_Balance_Basics) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Aircraft Loading Limits](/Knowledge/Aircraft_Loading_Limits) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Ramp Safety Procedures](/Knowledge/Ramp_Safety_Procedures) — requires knowledge · Knowledge

### Required skills

- [Load Planning Execution](/Skills/Load_Planning_Execution) — requires skill · Skills
- [Radio Communication](/Skills/Radio_Communication) — requires skill · Skills
- [Safety Procedure Compliance](/Skills/Safety_Procedure_Compliance) — requires skill · Skills
- [Ramp Safety Procedures](/Skills/Ramp_Safety_Procedures) — requires skill · Skills
- [Cargo Securing](/Skills/Cargo_Securing) — requires skill · Skills
- [Baggage Sorting](/Skills/Baggage_Sorting) — requires skill · Skills
- [Aircraft Marshaling](/Skills/Aircraft_Marshaling) — requires skill · Skills
- [Ground Support Equipment Operation](/Skills/Ground_Support_Equipment_Operation) — requires skill · Skills
- [Ramp Safety Compliance](/Skills/Ramp_Safety_Compliance) — requires skill · Skills
- [Safe Lifting Technique](/Skills/Safe_Lifting_Technique) — requires skill · Skills

### Type of

- [Baggage Porters and Bellhops](/Occupations/Baggage_Porters_and_Bellhops) — type of · Occupations
- [Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors](/Occupations/Aircraft_Cargo_Handling_Supervisors) — type of · Occupations
- [Aircraft Service Attendants](/Occupations/Aircraft_Service_Attendants) — type of · Occupations

### Uses software

- [Baggage Reconciliation Systems](/Software/Baggage_Reconciliation_Systems) — uses software · Software
- [Handheld Scanning Devices](/Software/Handheld_Scanning_Devices) — uses software · Software
- [Ramp Operations Tablet](/Software/Ramp_Operations_Tablet) — uses software · Software
- [Baggage Handling System](/Software/Baggage_Handling_System) — uses software · Software
- [Weight and Balance System](/Software/Weight_and_Balance_System) — uses software · Software
- [Baggage Reconciliation App](/Software/Baggage_Reconciliation_App) — uses software · Software

### Problems this exposes

- [coordinating pushback, marshalling, and below-wing services within the turn window](/Problems/coordinating_pushback,_marshalling,_and_below-wing_services_within_the_turn_window) — exposes problem · Problems
- [ground-damage avoidance maneuvering GSE around the aircraft](/Problems/ground-damage_avoidance_maneuvering_GSE_around_the_aircraft) — exposes problem · Problems
- [load-balance and weight-distribution sheet accuracy under aircraft-turn time pressure](/Problems/load-balance_and_weight-distribution_sheet_accuracy_under_aircraft-turn_time_pressure) — exposes problem · Problems
- [baggage/cargo mis-sort and short-shipment reconciliation across connecting flights](/Problems/baggage%2Fcargo_mis-sort_and_short-shipment_reconciliation_across_connecting_flights) — exposes problem · Problems