How to become a baggage handler?

To become a baggage handler or ramp agent, you must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED certificate. Additional qualifications include having a valid driver’s license and passing a physical test. You must be able to drive a tow tractor, lift heavy luggage, and handle other physical activities such as bending, crawling, kneeling, and squatting. To have a successful career as a baggage handler, you need strong teamwork and communication skills, as you are part of an airline’s service team with other baggage handlers, ramp agents, and supervisors. You can find baggage handler jobs with any airline.