That’s awesome! If you haven’t already get yourself some good boots and cargo pants. I wouldn’t go too crazy as you will definitely be going through a pair every few months but make sure it’s something you are comfortable in. Same goes for the boots except you should be looking at a new pair every year. As far as what you should expect, this video just about sums it up. Just listen to your leads and don’t over complicate your tasks. If you are stacking bags don’t stress yourself with playing Tetris your first time. Just get the bags in the plane. You’ll develop your own stacking style as you go and you’ll get faster and better. Stacking bags will be the hardest thing you do and it’s relatively easy. Another thing is once the brakes are off and you’re walking/pushing the plane don’t stress yourself and try to rush anything. I always saw new hires trying to rush the disconnection process and miss steps. You should do great though. The first few weeks will be tough but it’s more about the adjustment to a unique style of working. My first few weeks I felt like a complete idiot but slowly got better and better then by my third month I was a lead.

@@AircraftPitCrew Thanks!

That depends on your company rules but I would recommend blue, black, or grey cargo pants. As far as boots go you will want some comfy steel toes. Make sure you get a good brand with a good warranty so you can keep getting free boots. In my first year I went through two pairs and the warranty saved me so much money.

It’s very difficult with bigger flights. If it wasn’t loaded towards the end then we typically won’t get it. Delta will ship it for free or return it to your local airport. The only time we will get the bag and delay the flight is if you have medication in there. However if you still plan on making another flight your bag will be waiting for you at your destination.

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The company didn’t like that my video featured so many people breaking rules. Since I was part of leadership I was the guy who took the fall and well I was also the guy with the camera. The company holds firm that it was because of me being in leadership (most likely for legal reasons).

No each series of aircraft has its own towbar. However I have seen an Airbus towbar fit on a 737 before.

What are you referring to?

It’s BOI. Unfortunately you won’t be able to say hi haha. Corporate didn’t like my lack of telepathic abilities for controlling others. Maybe in the future though. Just depends on a few factors.

@@AircraftPitCrew if you happen to be pushing my aircraft, I’ll talk to you through the headset then! Or I always try to interact with the ramp agents when I do the walkaround

I was fired for people in the video doing things that go against company rules and regulations. It was because I was part of leadership and they wanted to set an example. What the cameras didn’t capture was how many times I did tell people not to be breaking rules, however unfortunately for me people will do whatever they want. The airport and company didn’t care about the video itself. In fact corporate encouraged me to make more. My manager was also upset about it but his hands were tied. Also as a side note you can film anywhere in the airport as long as you don’t disclose sensitive info such as codes and security procedures.

@@AircraftPitCrew I'm sorry you lost your job for such a stupid reason. can you not appeal their decision? you would expect them to fire rule breakers not someone part of leadership just to set an example.

It happens. They said I can apply in 6 months but I doubt I will. There’s some other details about the situation that I probably shouldn’t disclose.

@@AircraftPitCrew when they say you can apply again in 6 months, you know its shady 😂😂

​@@AircraftPitCrewDid you work for a airlines or contractor?

Most of Delta’s equipment is from the 90’s. It’s for a good reason too. The parts are cheap and the engines were built better than the new TUG’s. As for towbars the price depends on the aircraft type. I can’t give an exact dollar amount but I know one of our 175 towbars was close to $3k. You are correct I was hired as a ramp agent, however I was promoted to operations two and a half years ago. Which means I get to do all the fun stuff. Our station is one of those weird ones where everyone has to be trained on everything. We aren’t like the bigger stations that have dedicated staff for baggage. I assume you’re an AMT?

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Don't feel bad, Menzie,GAT,Envoy, are just as bad​@@AircraftPitCrew

I can’t speak for other airlines or airports, but at the BOI airport Delta takes great care of your animals. During the winter and summer we keep the animals inside of our office and if somehow you leave and your pet doesn’t well take care of it until we can get it on a new flight. And yes typically animals travel with the luggage. Sometimes if there isn’t much luggage we can put them in their own section but generally that’s not the case.

Thanks for the info I'll drive with Oakley

Fragile items are usually damaged during flight due to improper loading and stacking. Also it’s worth noting most items get damaged when loading 737s or A321s. Their longer bins require us to throw the bags. Another contributing factor for damaged items is the type of bag you are using. Two wheel bags are thrown 90% of the time because the inability to roll and four wheel bags roll to the agent stacking the bags. Those early morning flights have 45 minutes from the time we start. At 15 minutes prior the plane is fully loaded and boarded. From 0400-0750 we have 6 flights go out with a crew of 6-8 working the entire ramp.

@@AircraftPitCrew you are not telling me nothing i dont already know and even as a ramp agent, probably better than you. my family members are the ones you direct in to apply the brakes and etc. they are the pilots and have been for years. grandpa is a retired delta pilot, lear test pilot and 1985 dallas L1011 crash investigator. his oldest son you might have heard of as being THE union rep for captain sully, and this is his son my cousin www.youtube.com/@flywithgarrett unless there is turbulence which most pilots try and avoid, the damage comes from the checked bag again to the hundreds of miles of conveyor belts under the airport to get our bags to the proper trailer for the flight, to your hands, to the destination ramp agent hands to the baggage claim inside the airport but most people will see you as the one handling their bag so they blame you for things being broken because no matter how you wrap an item, you are taking a risk to put it in your checked bag.

@@AircraftPitCrew i dont know why i cant see my other comment or if it even posted but yeah, i know a lot about the aviation industry since some of my family members are or were airline pilots.

@@teacher555555 whenever someone says they know a lot about the industry and some of their family are or were pilots tend to be lying. Those who cant do, teach. aint that right teacher5555555

Sounds like improper packing of said fragile items. These guys don’t have time to delicately place each and every bag and suitcase in the ramps etc. Otherwise every plane would be leaving 3 hours past scheduled. People need to use common sense.

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I’ll definitely look into it! Could be a fun little series.

planes are always good haha

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Unfortunately I’m not back. This will be the last upload for this channel unless I find another relatable topic.

Bummer...was it company that told you no more filming?

@@MightyMuffinsIt’s more complicated than that. I’m no longer employed 😂

@AircraftPitCrew ah damn that sucks. :( You want to or look for another job as a ramp worker? Hehe should come to the Albany airport up here....we dont get enough love for our medium-small airport. ;)

@@MightyMuffinsI’m looking into other ramp jobs but it’s a tough industry to get hired into. Especially given the size of our airport. Most airlines open up hiring for a few weeks then close.

I want to be a pilot but not old enough yet, and want to make some money, would you suggest ground crew for my first job? Was it easy to learn?