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Robinson Aviation

Ramp Controller

North Charleston, SC · On-site

$32 - $38/hr

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 ...

Robinson Aviation

Ramp Controller

Orlando, FL · On-site

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 ...

Robinson Aviation

Ramp Controller

Austin, TX · On-site

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 ...

Robinson Aviation

Ramp Controller

Jamaica, NY · On-site

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 ...

Robinson Aviation

Ramp Controller

Hebron, KY · On-site

$34.40/hr

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 ...

Robinson Aviation

Ramp Controller

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 ...

Robinson Aviation

Ramp Controller

Fort Lauderdale, FL · On-site

$40.17/hr

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 ...

Robinson Aviation

Ramp Controller

Nashville, TN · On-site

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 ...

Robinson Aviation

Ramp Controller

Newark, NJ · On-site

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 ...

Robinson Aviation

Ramp Controller

Kansas City, MO · On-site

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 ...

Robinson Aviation

Ramp Controller

$40.17/hr

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 ...

Robinson Aviation

Ramp Controller

Hebron, KY · On-site

$34.40/hr

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 ...

Worldwide Flight Services

$21/hr

Manage, coordinate, and control airport activities for ramp services functions. * Monitor the quantity and quality of work performance within assigned areas. * Direct personnel, oversee staffing ...

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How much do ramp control jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for ramp control in the United States is $16.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $18.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a ramp control?

Ramp control operators are specialized personnel at airports responsible for managing and coordinating aircraft movements on the ramp or apron area, which is where planes are parked, loaded, unloaded, refueled, or boarded. They ensure that aircraft and ground vehicles move safely and efficiently between gates, taxiways, and parking stands. Ramp control operators maintain constant communication with pilots, ground crews, and air traffic control to prevent collisions and minimize delays. Their work is vital for maintaining safety and streamlining airport ground operations.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a ramp controller?

To thrive as a Ramp Controller, you need strong situational awareness, communication skills, and a solid understanding of airport operations, typically supported by relevant aviation training or certification. Familiarity with radio communication systems, airport layout software, and ramp management tools is essential. Attention to detail, quick decision-making, and teamwork are crucial soft skills for effectively directing ground traffic and coordinating with multiple teams. These skills and tools ensure the safe, efficient, and timely movement of aircraft and vehicles on the ramp, minimizing risks and delays.

What are common challenges faced by ramp control professionals, and how can they be managed?

Ramp Control professionals often encounter challenges such as coordinating multiple aircraft movements during peak periods, ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols, and responding quickly to unexpected changes like weather delays or equipment malfunctions. Effective communication with ground crews, pilots, and air traffic control is crucial to managing these situations smoothly. Developing strong situational awareness and remaining calm under pressure are key to overcoming these challenges and maintaining efficient ramp operations.

What is the difference between Ramp Control vs Air Traffic Controller?

AspectRamp ControlAir Traffic Controller
Primary RoleManage aircraft movements on the ground, including parking, fueling, and boardingManage aircraft movements in the airspace and on runways, ensuring safe takeoffs and landings
CertificationsTypically requires airport-specific training and certificationsRequires FAA or relevant aviation authority certification and licensing
Work EnvironmentAirport ground operations, often in control towers or ground service areasControl towers, radar facilities, and en-route centers
Industry UsageCommonly used in commercial and cargo airportsUsed in all sectors of aviation, including commercial, military, and private

While both Ramp Control and Air Traffic Controllers are essential for aviation safety, Ramp Control focuses on ground operations at airports, whereas Air Traffic Controllers manage aircraft movements in the airspace. Understanding these differences helps clarify their distinct responsibilities within the aviation industry.

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Infographic showing various Ramp Control job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $34,748 per year, or $16.7 per hour.

Ramp Controller

North Charleston, SC • On-site

Robinson Aviation
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$32 - $38/hr

Full-time

Posted 29 days ago

Job description

Summary

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 Position

Incumbent 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

  1. Makes decisions involving:
    1. The sequence and separation of gate traffic ready for pushback and engine start.
    2. Plans the sequence of arriving traffic, using provided electronic aids, prior to arrival at the airport.
    3. The merging of arriving and pushback traffic that will assure all aircraft equitable treatment and provide for minimum delays.
  2. Determines the usability of and resolves problems with:
    1. Communications equipment
    2. Video Camera displays (radar and imagery)
    3. STARS (radar) display
    4. ASDE-X (radar) display
    5. Gate Management computer programs
  3. 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.
  4. Incumbent will initiate, and respond to, necessary coordination with the FAA ATCT Ground Control Position concerning the movements of inbound and outbound aircraft.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Determine whether a given situation is or may develop into an emergency; and notifies, via “Crash Phone”, emergency services.
  8. Performs lower grade level duties as necessary to meet operational requirements and for proficiency maintenance.
  9. Provides OJT training to others.

Requirements

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).

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