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Robinson Aviation

Ramp Controller

Newark, NJ · On-site

... airport, utilizing surveillance radar-like targets and camera imagery. Dimensions of Position ... controller, experience handling aircraft on the airport ramp. Position is subject to drug and/or ...

Robinson Aviation

Ramp Controller

Orlando, FL · On-site

... airport, utilizing surveillance radar-like targets and camera imagery. Dimensions of Position ... controller, experience handling aircraft on the airport ramp. Position is subject to drug and/or ...

Robinson Aviation

Ramp Controller

Hebron, KY · On-site

$34.40/hr

... airport, utilizing surveillance radar-like targets and camera imagery. Dimensions of Position ... controller, experience handling aircraft on the airport ramp. Position is subject to drug and/or ...

wearegat

Airport Ramp Supervisor

Kenner, LA

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a Ramp Supervisor, you will lead and coordinate ground, line, and cabin service teams while ... Must be flexible to work variable shifts, including weekends and holidays * Must be available to ...

Atlantic Aviation

HI

$21 - $23/hr

Requires availability for any/all shifts including overtime, weekends, holidays, and on-call duty ... Responsibilities Airport Ramp Agent Responsibilities * Deliver and receive fuel to and from company ...

wearegat

Airport Ramp Supervisor

Kenner, LA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a Ramp Supervisor, you will lead and coordinate ground, line, and cabin service teams while ... Must be flexible to work variable shifts, including weekends and holidays * Must be available to ...

GAT Airline Ground Support

Airport Ramp Supervisor

Kenner, LA · On-site

$20/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a Ramp Supervisor, you will lead and coordinate ground, line, and cabin service teams while ... Must be flexible to work variable shifts, including weekends and holidays * Must be available to ...

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How much do weekend airport ramp controller jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend airport ramp controller 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 Weekend Airport Ramp Controller vs Airport Ground Operations Specialist?

AspectWeekend Airport Ramp ControllerAirport Ground Operations Specialist
CertificationsTypically required certifications like FAA Ground Operations or Ramp SafetyOften requires similar certifications, including safety and ground handling credentials
Work EnvironmentPrimarily outdoors on the airport ramp, handling aircraft loading/unloadingIndoor and outdoor settings, overseeing various ground services and logistics
Employer & Industry UsageAirlines, ground handling companies, airportsAirlines, ground service providers, airports

Both roles involve working on the airport ramp and require similar certifications. The main difference is that the Weekend Airport Ramp Controller focuses specifically on aircraft loading, unloading, and ramp safety during weekends, while the Airport Ground Operations Specialist has broader responsibilities including ground logistics and coordination across shifts.

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Ramp Controller

Robinson Aviation

Newark, NJ • On-site

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Re-posted 14 days ago

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 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
  • 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.
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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