... of the airport, utilizing surveillance radar-like targets and camera imagery. Dimensions of Position Incumbent works under the general supervision of the Ramp Tower Manager who relies on the ...
... of the airport, utilizing surveillance radar-like targets and camera imagery. Dimensions of Position Incumbent works under the general supervision of the Ramp Tower Manager who relies on the ...
Ramp Controller
North Charleston, SC · On-site
$32 - $38/hr
... of the airport, utilizing surveillance radar-like targets and camera imagery. Dimensions of Position Incumbent works under the general supervision of the Ramp Tower Manager who relies on the ...
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Ramp Controller
North Charleston, SC · On-site
$32 - $38/hr
... of the airport, utilizing surveillance radar-like targets and camera imagery. Dimensions of Position Incumbent works under the general supervision of the Ramp Tower Manager who relies on the ...
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Ramp Tower Controller
$40.55 - $58.79/hr
Ramp Tower Controller Serves in the Airport Operations Department at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Controls aircraft on the ramps and taxi lanes, dispatches mobile lounges to safely ...
Ramp Tower Controller
$40.55 - $58.79/hr
Ramp Tower Controller Serves in the Airport Operations Department at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Controls aircraft on the ramps and taxi lanes, dispatches mobile lounges to safely ...
Ramp Controller
Seattle, WA · On-site
... of the airport, utilizing surveillance radar-like targets and camera imagery. Dimensions of Position Incumbent works under the general supervision of the Ramp Tower Manager who relies on the ...
Ramp Controller
Seattle, WA · On-site
... of the airport, utilizing surveillance radar-like targets and camera imagery. Dimensions of Position Incumbent works under the general supervision of the Ramp Tower Manager who relies on the ...
Airport Ramp Tower Supervisor
Boston, MA · On-site
$57K/yr
Partners with Department Manager to be the voice for the company in delay discussions, and conducts the research needed when contesting a delay. * Tracks all flight, gate, meal order and other ...
Airport Ramp Tower Supervisor
Boston, MA · On-site
$57K/yr
Partners with Department Manager to be the voice for the company in delay discussions, and conducts the research needed when contesting a delay. * Tracks all flight, gate, meal order and other ...
Airport Ramp Tower Supervisor
Boston, MA · On-site
$57K/yr
Partners with Department Manager to be the voice for the company in delay discussions, and conducts the research needed when contesting a delay. * Tracks all flight, gate, meal order and other ...
Airport Ramp Tower Supervisor
Boston, MA · On-site
$57K/yr
Partners with Department Manager to be the voice for the company in delay discussions, and conducts the research needed when contesting a delay. * Tracks all flight, gate, meal order and other ...
Ramp Controller
Austin, TX · On-site
... of the airport, utilizing surveillance radar-like targets and camera imagery. Dimensions of Position Incumbent works under the general supervision of the Ramp Tower Manager who relies on the ...
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Ramp Controller
Austin, TX · On-site
... of the airport, utilizing surveillance radar-like targets and camera imagery. Dimensions of Position Incumbent works under the general supervision of the Ramp Tower Manager who relies on the ...
Ramp Controller
Orlando, FL · On-site
... of the airport, utilizing surveillance radar-like targets and camera imagery. Dimensions of Position Incumbent works under the general supervision of the Ramp Tower Manager who relies on the ...
Ramp Controller
Orlando, FL · On-site
... of the airport, utilizing surveillance radar-like targets and camera imagery. Dimensions of Position Incumbent works under the general supervision of the Ramp Tower Manager who relies on the ...
Ramp Controller
Seatac, WA · On-site
... of the airport, utilizing surveillance radar-like targets and camera imagery. Dimensions of Position Incumbent works under the general supervision of the Ramp Tower Manager who relies on the ...
Ramp Controller
Seatac, WA · On-site
... of the airport, utilizing surveillance radar-like targets and camera imagery. Dimensions of Position Incumbent works under the general supervision of the Ramp Tower Manager who relies on the ...
... of the airport, utilizing surveillance radar-like targets and camera imagery. Dimensions of Position Incumbent works under the general supervision of the Ramp Tower Manager who relies on the ...
... of the airport, utilizing surveillance radar-like targets and camera imagery. Dimensions of Position Incumbent works under the general supervision of the Ramp Tower Manager who relies on the ...
Ramp Controller
Hebron, KY · On-site
$34.40/hr
... of the airport, utilizing surveillance radar-like targets and camera imagery. Dimensions of Position Incumbent works under the general supervision of the Ramp Tower Manager who relies on the ...
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Ramp Controller
Hebron, KY · On-site
$34.40/hr
... of the airport, utilizing surveillance radar-like targets and camera imagery. Dimensions of Position Incumbent works under the general supervision of the Ramp Tower Manager who relies on the ...
Ramp Controller
Kansas City, MO · On-site
... of the airport, utilizing surveillance radar-like targets and camera imagery. Dimensions of Position Incumbent works under the general supervision of the Ramp Tower Manager who relies on the ...
Ramp Controller
Kansas City, MO · On-site
... of the airport, utilizing surveillance radar-like targets and camera imagery. Dimensions of Position Incumbent works under the general supervision of the Ramp Tower Manager who relies on the ...
Ramp Controller
Nashville, TN · On-site
... of the airport, utilizing surveillance radar-like targets and camera imagery. Dimensions of Position Incumbent works under the general supervision of the Ramp Tower Manager who relies on the ...
Ramp Controller
Nashville, TN · On-site
... of the airport, utilizing surveillance radar-like targets and camera imagery. Dimensions of Position Incumbent works under the general supervision of the Ramp Tower Manager who relies on the ...
Ramp Controller
Newark, NJ · On-site
... of the airport, utilizing surveillance radar-like targets and camera imagery. Dimensions of Position Incumbent works under the general supervision of the Ramp Tower Manager who relies on the ...
Ramp Controller
Newark, NJ · On-site
... of the airport, utilizing surveillance radar-like targets and camera imagery. Dimensions of Position Incumbent works under the general supervision of the Ramp Tower Manager who relies on the ...
Ramp Tower Controller
Dulles, VA · On-site
$40.55 - $58.79/hr
Ramp Tower Controller Serves in the Airport Operations Department at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Controls aircraft on the ramps and taxi lanes, dispatches mobile lounges to safely ...
Ramp Tower Controller
Dulles, VA · On-site
$40.55 - $58.79/hr
Ramp Tower Controller Serves in the Airport Operations Department at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Controls aircraft on the ramps and taxi lanes, dispatches mobile lounges to safely ...
Ramp Controller
Newark, NJ · On-site
... of the airport, utilizing surveillance radar-like targets and camera imagery. Dimensions of Position Incumbent works under the general supervision of the Ramp Tower Manager who relies on the ...
Ramp Controller
Newark, NJ · On-site
... of the airport, utilizing surveillance radar-like targets and camera imagery. Dimensions of Position Incumbent works under the general supervision of the Ramp Tower Manager who relies on the ...
Ramp Controller
Jamaica, NY · On-site
$40.20/hr
... of the airport, utilizing surveillance radar-like targets and camera imagery. Dimensions of Position Incumbent works under the general supervision of the Ramp Tower Manager who relies on the ...
Ramp Controller
Jamaica, NY · On-site
$40.20/hr
... of the airport, utilizing surveillance radar-like targets and camera imagery. Dimensions of Position Incumbent works under the general supervision of the Ramp Tower Manager who relies on the ...
Ramp Controller
Nashville, TN · On-site
... of the airport, utilizing surveillance radar-like targets and camera imagery. Dimensions of Position Incumbent works under the general supervision of the Ramp Tower Manager who relies on the ...
Ramp Controller
Nashville, TN · On-site
... of the airport, utilizing surveillance radar-like targets and camera imagery. Dimensions of Position Incumbent works under the general supervision of the Ramp Tower Manager who relies on the ...
Ramp Controller
$40.17/hr
... of the airport, utilizing surveillance radar-like targets and camera imagery. Dimensions of Position Incumbent works under the general supervision of the Ramp Tower Manager who relies on the ...
Ramp Controller
$40.17/hr
... of the airport, utilizing surveillance radar-like targets and camera imagery. Dimensions of Position Incumbent works under the general supervision of the Ramp Tower Manager who relies on the ...
Ramp Controller
Fort Lauderdale, FL · On-site
$40.17/hr
... of the airport, utilizing surveillance radar-like targets and camera imagery. Dimensions of Position Incumbent works under the general supervision of the Ramp Tower Manager who relies on the ...
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Ramp Controller
Fort Lauderdale, FL · On-site
$40.17/hr
... of the airport, utilizing surveillance radar-like targets and camera imagery. Dimensions of Position Incumbent works under the general supervision of the Ramp Tower Manager who relies on the ...
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As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for manager airport ramp tower in the United States is $23.21, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.19 and $25.72 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What is the difference between Manager Airport Ramp Tower vs Airport Ramp Agent?
| Aspect | Manager Airport Ramp Tower | Airport Ramp Agent |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | Airfield Operations Certification, Safety Training | Safety and Equipment Training |
| Work Environment | Control tower, airport ramp, overseeing operations | Airport ramp, ground handling, aircraft servicing |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Airlines, airport authorities, ground service companies | Ground handling companies, airlines |
The Manager Airport Ramp Tower oversees ramp operations, ensuring safety and efficiency in aircraft movements. In contrast, the Airport Ramp Agent handles ground services like baggage handling and aircraft servicing. While both roles work in the airport environment and require safety certifications, the manager has supervisory responsibilities and a broader operational scope, whereas the ramp agent focuses on ground support tasks.
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Job description
Job Title
Incumbent is responsible for the safe, orderly and expeditious flow of air traffic on the Non-movement areas of the airport, utilizing surveillance radar-like targets and camera imagery.
Dimensions of PositionIncumbent works under the general supervision of the Ramp Tower Manager who relies on the incumbent to perform established duties independently. On new or revised procedures, the manager gives detailed instructions and observes and checks work during or immediately after completion according to complexity of the task or until satisfied the incumbent is able to perform the procedure independently.
Accountability- Makes decisions involving:
- The sequence and separation of gate traffic ready for pushback and engine start.
- Plans the sequence of arriving traffic, using provided electronic aids, prior to arrival at the airport.
- The merging of arriving and pushback traffic that will assure all aircraft equitable treatment and provide for minimum delays.
- Determines the usability of and resolves problems with:
- Communications equipment
- Video Camera displays (radar and imagery)
- STARS (radar) display
- ASDE-X (radar) display
- Gate Management computer programs
- The Ramp Tower is a positive control facility. Incumbent will be required to instruct aircraft how and when to push-back, instruct aircraft when to taxi, who to follow, taxi route, intermediate hold points, route clearance limit, and frequency transfer points.
- Incumbent will initiate, and respond to, necessary coordination with the FAA ATCT Ground Control Position concerning the movements of inbound and outbound aircraft.
- Execute procedures required of the local Surface Movement Guidance and Control System Plan (SMGCS) during periods of reduced visibility, execution of the local Ice Threat Management Plan during periods of aircraft anti-icing, and the local Gate Hold program when initiated by the ATCT.
- Provide flight crews with, when required, field conditions, altimeter settings, weather conditions, operating status of navigational aids and NOTAMS. Provide the ATCT with pilot reported adverse weather, bird activity and unsafe or unusual airport activities or conditions.
- Determine whether a given situation is or may develop into an emergency; and notifies, via "Crash Phone", emergency services.
- Performs lower grade level duties as necessary to meet operational requirements and for proficiency maintenance.
- Provides OJT training to others.
Education: High School Graduate
Experience: Previous aviation experience is desired as a minimum i.e. airline dispatcher, pilot, air traffic controller, experience handling aircraft on the airport ramp. Position is subject to drug and/or alcohol testing per RVA's non-DOT policy (pre-employment, random, reasonable cause/suspicion, post-accident).