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Airline Ramp Agent, DFW Airport

Dallas, TX

$18/hr

Airline Ramp Agent, DFW AirportJoin the team at DFW Airport as a Ramp Agent earning $18.00 per hour. You'll handle essential ramp service tasks with a focus on safety and precision, from loading ...

Avflight Corporation

Airline Ramp Agent

Flint, MI · On-site

$14/hr

Additional responsibilities include cargo handling, ramp, aircraft cleaning, and other assigned duties. Duties: * Provide efficient, friendly service to all of our customers * Complete all necessary ...

Worldwide Flight Services

$19/hr

Job Summary As a part-time Airline Ramp Agent at AUS airport, you will be responsible for essential ramp service tasks, including loading and unloading baggage and cargo, marshalling aircraft, and ...

Worldwide Flight Services

Ramp Agent

Austin, TX · On-site

$19/hr

Job Summary As a part-time Airline Ramp Agent at AUS airport, you will be responsible for essential ramp service tasks, including loading and unloading baggage and cargo, marshalling aircraft, and ...

Avflight Corporation

Airline Ramp Agent

Flint, MI

$14/hr

Additional responsibilities include cargo handling, ramp, aircraft cleaning, and other assigned duties. Duties: * Provide efficient, friendly service to all of our customers * Complete all necessary ...

GAT Airline Ground Support

Ramp Agent

Tallahassee, FL · On-site

$15/hr

Responsibilities for Ramp Agent * Safely lift, load, unload and transport baggage, mail, and cargo ... Pass a physical agility test, depending on the airline * Strong teamwork and collaboration skills ...

GAT Airline Ground Support

Ramp Agent

Savannah, GA · On-site

$16.50/hr

Responsibilities for Ramp Agent * Safely lift, load, unload and transport baggage, mail, and cargo ... Pass a physical agility test, depending on the airline * Strong teamwork and collaboration skills ...

GAT Airline Ground Support

Ramp Agent

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

$15/hr

Responsibilities for Ramp Agent * Safely lift, load, unload and transport baggage, mail, and cargo ... Pass a physical agility test, depending on the airline * Strong teamwork and collaboration skills ...

AVFUEL/AVFLIGHT

Airline Ramp Agent (1798)

Flint, MI · On-site

$14/hr

Additional responsibilities include cargo handling, ramp, aircraft cleaning, and other assigned duties. Duties: * Provide efficient, friendly service to all of our customers * Complete all necessary ...

Worldwide Flight Services

Ramp Agent

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$18/hr

Job Summary As a part-time Airline Ramp Agent at DFW airport, you will be responsible for essential ramp service tasks, including loading and unloading baggage and cargo, marshalling aircraft, and ...

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How much do united airline ramp agent jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for united airline ramp agent 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 the difference between United Airline Ramp Agent vs United Airline Baggage Handler?

AspectUnited Airline Ramp AgentUnited Airline Baggage Handler
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; safety trainingHigh school diploma or equivalent; safety training
Work EnvironmentAirports, aircraft tarmac, cargo areasAirports, baggage claim areas, aircraft cargo holds
Employer & Industry UsageMajor airlines, airport ground servicesMajor airlines, airport ground services
Common Search/ComparisonYesYes

The United Airline Ramp Agent and Baggage Handler roles both operate within airport ground services, requiring similar credentials and working environments. Ramp Agents focus on aircraft servicing, including loading and unloading cargo and passengers, while Baggage Handlers primarily handle luggage processing. Both positions are essential for smooth airport operations and are often compared by job seekers exploring ground service roles at United Airlines.

Is a United Airline ramp agent a good job?

A United Airline ramp agent is responsible for loading and unloading aircraft, handling baggage, and ensuring safety on the tarmac. The job typically requires physical stamina, teamwork, and adherence to safety protocols, with shifts often including nights, weekends, and holidays. Compensation and benefits vary but can provide stable employment within the airline industry.

Is it hard to get hired as a United Airline ramp agent?

Getting hired as a United Airline ramp agent can be competitive, as it often requires meeting specific qualifications such as a high school diploma or equivalent, passing background checks, and completing airline-specific training. Candidates with physical stamina, attention to safety procedures, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment tend to have better chances of being hired.
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Infographic showing various United Airline Ramp Agent job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 19% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $34,748 per year, or $16.7 per hour.

Airline Ramp Service Agent, PT AUS

TREGO DUGAN AVIATION OF GRAND ISLAND INC

Austin, TX • On-site

$19/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 7 days ago

Trego-Dugan Aviation rating

6.2

Company rating: 6.2 out of 10

Based on 27 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

42nd of 67 rated aviation services

Job description

Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays. Hours will vary based upon flight schedules.

Number of weekly hours may increase or decrease due to seasonal flight changes.

  • Must have a valid driver's license
  • Must pass a 10-year background check and pre-employment drug test
  • Hours/week: 25-35 with an opportunity to pick up additional shifts

Example of possiable shifts -

You could be scheduled any hours between

AM - 3:30 AM - 1:00 PM

MID - 1:00 PM - 11:00 PM

PM - 11:00 PM - 4:00AM

Airline Ramp Operations Agent

Airline Ramp Agent's General Purpose of Job:

The Ramp Operations Agent is responsible for the handling of customer luggage, including loading and unloading baggage on and off the aircraft, marshaling in and pushing back the aircraft, operation of ground service equipment (GSE), meeting arriving flights and service departing flights, assist customers with special needs, assist customer service agents, as needed, and any other assigned duties.

Airline Ramp Agent's Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Perform related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates, i.e., ramp, commissary, and aircraft cleaning activities.
  • Move luggage and comail of various weights and dimensions to and from aircraft and airport luggage receiving area.
  • Load and unload baggage, luggage, and comail.
  • Operate ground equipment, including tugs and belt loaders.
  • Marshal aircraft to and from gates.
  • Provide proper handling of baggage requiring special care.
  • Service aircraft lavatories.
  • Perform aircraft interior cleaning.
  • Responsible for aircraft security searches and commissary security searches.
  • Ensure ramp areas are safe and free of FOD and that all ground equipment is maintained correctly.
  • Follow safety regulations, including correctly using ground equipment and wearing proper safety items.
  • Able to communicate using a two-way radio.
  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • Able to read and write English.

Airline Ramp Agent's Physical Demands:

Must be able to work in a high-pressure environment. You must be able to carry a 70-pound suitcase from the floor to 18 inches and carry a 70-pound suitcase in front of you with both hands for a distance of up to 25 feet; you must have physical dexterity sufficient to perform repetitive tasks and motions, including bending at the waist and knees, squatting, kneeling, crawling, twisting and sustaining those positions for extended amounts of time. Must have sufficient vision and ability to perform the position's essential functions safely.

Airline Ramp Agent's Work Environment:

Airport environment: Indoors and Outdoors. Extreme outdoor conditions where extreme temperature ranges may be encountered.

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