Welcome ms Jessica, glad you find time to hydrate & eat. Very important, I can imagine you enjoy your job, and forget to eat & hydrate. Busy schedule.-Kenny
@@jeffreykoran4820 it would seize my back up. at first I thought she was on the tarmac directing different things around the plane, then I saw her in the baggage compartment crouched over and thought to myself, my back would never last
Something she does is she puts it past the load line if the bin catches on fire that would be her job there so you need to stop doing that especially for the safety of the passengers
I use to be a ramp worker at LAX. During college I loved it. It was a lesson I never forgot to work 12-24 hr shifts straight. I use to drive the tugs and unload baggage. Shout out to all the workers in the airports all over the world.
Now I totally understand why we pay for luggage on flights. Honestly, I had no idea about any of this until now. Thank you for this informative video and for all you do for the airline industry. Thank you!!!!!!!!!!
Jessica, it is just such a pleasure to see how much you enjoy your work and how nicely you share all the duties of the ground crew! Thanks for being such a positive person!
Thanks a lot! Oh I bet that would be tough on an A380. I think they might utilize ULD’s or “cans”. For our wide bodies… we stack the bags in the cans….then load the bin of the aircraft using a k-loader
I am an airline pilot (not AA tho haha). I have utmost respect for ramp crew members. They always show their 200% in any kind of weather to keep the airplane moving. Thank you and please be safe.
That is very true; there is no gym subscription. Jessica, the American Airlines maintenance service, did an incredible job with an excellent attitude and was very appreciative. She was so polite. She is a team worker, and she is friendly to everyone. Do not forget this is a huge big responsibility and it is take hard work. This video is impressive. Thank you for sharing!! She need a huge pay raise!!!
Oh that is too bad :/ We have to all work together…one big team, to get all the passengers, cargo, freight, etc…to their destinations safe and happy! 😁
As a frequent flyer I must appreciate the hard work that you and your colleagues on the ramp put in. Thank you for making this video. May the force be with you!
I’m a crew chief for United in Fort Myers and with I have a lot of friends working for American in RSW. It’s cool to compare and contrast both the differences between how both United and you guys operate and helps me become a better crew chief. I’m glad I found this channel. Keep up the good work!
14 years on the ramp with SWA, your attention to detail is so great and refreshing to see. Im at work and watching you work the ramp, lol people around me are like what are you watching. You’re awesome keep up the great work, and amazing attitude and work ethic.
@@ladyandtheramp not every gate, but also only need them on heavy 737-800s and the max airplanes. Yep all 737s with southwest. God bless and keep the fun loving content coming.
I don't know how the algorithms put this on my suggestions but I'm now subscribed to your channel. I did ramp service for United Airlines back in the 1990's at SFO Airport for only 1.5 years and watching you load this as you called it baby bus reminded me when i was on my knees loading Boeing 737's it was really fast pace physical work but was fun too. Thanks for sharing and taking us into your day to day operation.
I'm a 319/320/321 driver. Thanks for your perspective, this is cool! I used to fly for a small cargo carrier years ago where we loaded/unloaded our own freight and the first thing I thought was "that is tough on your back!". Stay safe and take care of your back!
Oh wow! Loading your own cargo?! That has got to be quite the experience! Do you have to get certified to fly all 3 aircraft? Or just Airbuses in general? Thanks for watching! 😁
You bet, great channel with interesting content! It was a rather small turbo prop that we had to load, it was nothing like loading an A320 or 737! The 320 is a common type rating with no additional training required. You do have to be aware of the increased tail length so you don’t hit the tail on a 321 and there are other minor differences between all 3 variants. Unlike the type rating on the 767 which also gives you the type rating on the 757 after a short differences course. And vice versa. 😊
Phx is my home, and the Harbor is my 'stay-cation' spot. And ,the videos that are produced here, are magical. I'm truly jealous of how lucky you are to play within the SkyHarbor campus. TY, and please continue to make videos for us.
What!!!! OMG! This is an eye opener. Never imagined this much work is involved loading the luggage. You are a superhuman and immense respect for all of you. Hard to imagine how you do this day after day. Salute!
What a brilliant video Jessica....do some more like this please ...because they're fantastic to watch....and I love the drinks cart that comes around to keep you guys hydrated....great job.....from a cool, cloudy Newcastle UK....best wishes to you and your team.
The whole business of preparing, flying, maintaining planes is serious business... so glad people like you take it seriously and do a great job. Us flyers are depending on you to be safe... and to have a good experience. Thank you!
What a wonderful perspective and commentary. Pilot here but rarely at big airports. Answered lots of "i wonder how they do that" questions that popped into the brain over the years!
Oh that is great! And let me know if you have any more! I love chit chatting with the pilots that come down and do their walk around prior to departure! 😁👍
Brings back such great memories. I threw bags and frozen fish and HR back in the 80s. Turning flights around was crazy fun. I loved it and still miss it to this day. Thanks for posting!!
I'm a hard worker and being a hard worker makes it real easy to spot other hard workers. You are a hard worker! Not for any specific reason or not because someones watching, just working hard because you don't know any other way. 👍
Wow, this is absolute luxury compared to my regional station! We work 319s and 320s as well but yeah, not nearly as nice of equipment or service on the ramp...
Oh wow! That has got to be hard to not have good equipment. We are super appreciative of those power stows. All the “”og’s” say we are lucky :) Where is your station located?
@@ladyandtheramp I'm at SBP for SkyWest. We manage United and Alaska both mainline and Skywest based. I've been on the STAR shifts lately. We kick out 5 flights between 5:15 and 7 which is a lot considering we only have 3 gates to work with (which means 2 dark tows). Extremely small airport so I imagine it's a very different experience compared to PHX. AA Does have a direct flight to PHX from SBP
Love this! Makes me miss my days on the IAD Ramp with UAL. I wish we had GoPro’s and smartphones back then. I would have had so much footage of the Concorde. A juice cart? That’s next level to my days.
@@ladyandtheramp BA was flying it out of IAD at the time. When I knew it was coming in, I would go to work early, grab my breakfast and a tug and get as close as I could to watch it come in. Such a beautiful sight. Great channel!
LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS VIDEO! Thanks for the view behind the scenes! I'd be TERRIBLE at that job because I'd be watching all the planes taking off, landing, taxiing by, etc. I'm on a flight path for Andrew's Air Force Base & I'm often running out the door when I hear extra loud aircraft: C-17 cargo jets, V-22 Osprey (always in pairs), Air Force One 747, or Marine One helicopters! I LOVE AVIATION! (I'm a hang glider pilot!!!)
Very cool! We used to live in Arlington, with traffic descending into Reagan National. I have been an AV Geek for 60 of my 65 years...my dad was stationed at Ramstein AFB in Gemany when I was 5, and the helipad was right behind our base housing.
I bet you are tough enough to beat up Superman working all day on your knees in that heat!!! Thank you for all that you and your team do everyday to make our flights so seamless and easy!
The cargo view inside and the way you organized the luggage clearly shows the B.S. of airline companies forcing you to pay for an extra bag if you’re just 6 pounds over. As if the plane can't take off or something dramatic would happen-it’s not like balance is that complicated if physic talk to you. Keep up the great work!
I retired as a jet fuel tanker driver in Renton , Wa . I put the first fuel on a bit more than 200 - 737max aircraft. As well as de fuel them , we had a series of checks involved in the procedure. I retired just before the Alaska aircraft that lost the door . This is cool stuff, I enjoyed working at an airport.
Oh wow!! That is awesome! I love watching and learning from the fuelers! It is awesome to see how much fuel is needed with so many variables affecting how much they put in!
I worked in the aerospace industry most of my career, with the last twenty or so in an Airbus group company. I saw displays of alternative cabin layouts at the Paris or Farnborough Air Shows or the unbelievably complex wiring diagrams during assembly at Toulouse for an A380, but somehow I never really got involved with the more routine side of the operation like this. You learn something every day. A very interesting and informative video. Thank you.
Jessica, I want to thank you for showing me a whole other side of aviation. I had no idea that all of this would take place to get an aircraft ready for flight. I am now subscribed to your channel and can't wait to view all of your other videos ❤
Im a former Greyhound driver...but the catch is that I started out as a mere baggage guy. So I spent plenty of time crawling around in bins and working in all kinds of weather. So hats off to you...I recently took my first flight and am fascinated by airplanes and everything associated with planes.
Oh wow! My grandpa was a greyhound bus driver! I have some of his uniform shirts 😊 Yes, you do understand loading and baggage and the bins! Sometimes it gets so hot in there! 🥵 Thank you for watching!
Oh thank you so much! And we are so grateful for your service to us and our country! I bet you have some really cool stories working around USAF aircraft for so many years! 😁
Your professionalism and understanding of your job is outstanding. Thank you for giving us another look at the ramp crews dedication to getting the job done. I am looking forward to your next vidio.
Hey Jessica, I’m so glad I came across your channel. Probably due to one of your colleagues from maintenance over at LAX, you know who (I think). I’m a big aviation nerd who flies planes in the virtual world. It’s satisfying to see how you guys handle all the ground work so well. It’s also nice to see that the company AAL, is giving you guys permission to film it. The there’s you, a beautiful hardworking and full of passionate person who loves her job so well. I think you’re a super colleague to work with and to be around with. American should glad they’ve got these positive people on their payroll. Definitely subscribed to your channel. An Avgeek from overseas, the Netherlands.
I used to do this for AA at JFK, and as a woman this was isn’t especially during the summer and winter time but I loved my job. Did it for 7 years and it’s the best job I’ve had. I miss it. But much respect to you . 😊
Hi Jessica, another great job on the ramp. I watched old commercials of former Brazilians companies like VASP and VARIG and how we have capabilities to destroy amazing things unfortunately. Kisses from Brazil.
Kudos to you and all the aviation ground support technicians! Watching you all work tirelessly brings about a great deal of respect for your job. Your service is as crucial as all other crew members in a flight. Your responsible job delivery is essential for each aircraft’s safe and sound operations daily. Thank you for keeping us safe in the airspace.
So glad you have the juice cart!! I hope they also give you unlimited massages too...watching you load that luggage was making my back hurt! Your enthusiasm for your job makes me want to fly American more...I'm normally a United guy. I hope someone @ American Airlines knows that you make the airline look good! Thanks Jess!
Oh I would LOVE the unlimited massages! 😂😂 I will suggest that in our next contract negotiations:) And that is so nice of you to say! I need to try flying United sometime. I have gone on Delta and Southwest…and love seeing how different airlines work!
I worked in IT at Heathrow airport and always had so much respect for the ramp agents, they are often in extreme temperatures hot and cold, it’s really hard graft! The amount of muscle strains and back injuries they get! I had the less strenuous job physically when working on the load, weight and balance software!
Jessica, you great folk who do that work DESERVE OUR UTMOST RESPECT. I SAY, A BIG THANK YOU for making this video for us and your attitude touches my heart in the most sincere way.
Hi !! I work Air Operations for UPS. Pushing is one of my duties. I’m so glad your channel is doing so well. Lots of views. Be safe and keep the videos coming
Many probably underestimate the importance of securing the cargo well like you did, so it stays put, doesn't slide down the hold, and thus doesn't throw off the aircraft's Center of Gravity by a dangerous amount.
Of course, I reread that, and worry that I could have worded that more clearly. I mean to imply that I think you yourself loaded the cargo quite well, just to be clear. (ツ) ☕☕(ツ)
This video showed-up on my RUclips homepage. This video was informative, interesting, educational, and fun to watch. I’ve always wondered what happened underneath the airplane, besides hearing the luggage being loaded. Thank you for filming a part of your work-life, and letting us passengers, aviation enthusiasts, and others, know what’s happening on the ground.
Oh to have had that belt loader extension back in the day. Makes it so much easier! I think a few of our A319's are still living in the fleet. 828 and 838 AW for a couple.
It's great to see a different perspective than from the pilot view. It's amazing the amount of work that goes on behind the scenes that me traveling smooth and comfortable for us travelers. Thank you for sharing and your services. Great content!! Love from beautiful Belize 🇧🇿 ❤
Yes I really did enjoy this one,boy those bags can be super heavy I bet,I like the way its all arranged so neatly in the bin.We have to be grateful for our ramper staff who do a tremendous job getting these planes out in a timely manner.🙂👍👍👍👍
Hi Lady October 7, 2024, start watching your videos, I love them, it's a way to realize the importance of your work, what you do and what your colleagues do, all as a team. I love airplanes and this type of work...Greetings from Costa Rica central America...Blessings Lady and the Ramp✈✈
@@ladyandtheramp I am 56 years young and it was by far the best job I ever had. Watching the planes pull in and being able to push them back. I miss those days.
It is so great to watch all the behind the scenes things that passengers truly probably take for granted. I really enjoyed your video, your passion, and enthusiasm for what you do!
I work custodial at the Idaho,boise airport. Always fun watching you ramp workers do you your jobs. :D You keep the planes going and we will keep the airport clean
Looks like you're in really good shape. During the summer of 1973 my mother who worked at Flying Tiger at LAX got me a job on the ramp loading & unloading DC8s and 727s. I thoroughly liked that job but had to return to school in the Fall. Fantastic video.
This is so cool, I am a Captain on the Airbus out of DFW and come through PHX all the time! Would be great to meet you one day! Thank you for all the work during the freezing and scorching days!! Rain or shine!
As a passenger, I've watched the handlers, but never appreciated how physical your work is. Flying JFK to Milan (AA) with stuffed suitcases. They will be under the 50 lb. limit, but not by much. Thanks in advance for your hard and diligent work!
Your attention to detail is remarkable; the quality of your work is exemplary and your dedication to your work can be infectious to others. Great stuff!! Question: do the bags get weighted and assembled in such a manner as to insure good weight and balance in the cargo holds?
Yes! So each bag is designated as 34lbs. Except if they are marked “heavy”, their weight is calculated at 55 lbs. We have a weight and balance sheet with a load plan for each flight that we adhere to. We know how many bags are needed in each compartment to keep that plane weighted correctly for that specific flight.
I just flew AA roundtrip ELP to FRA, Germany. Watched the ground crews doing their important jobs. Good to get insight and see a face now here on your channel. Best from New Mexico!
Handles and bag tags FACING OUT ON EVERY BAG JUST IN CASE YOU HAVE TO PULL ONE OFF. Netting hanging outside the door - BAD - can cause minor scratches which become big problems later.
There’s obviously a lot of hard work that goes unseen during flight operations but it seems you have a great team and enjoy working together to make it a success!!
The A 319 is the most powerful short haul airplane. When it comes to short runways and landing on high alitude airports. Druk Air from Bhutan are flying the A 319 to and from Paro airport. Elevation is 6.600 feet above sealevel and the runway is only 1.600 meters long. Behind the runway there are the Himalaya mountains reaching up into the sky. So they have to use maximum thrust in thin air to get up and make a nice right curf to avoid contact with the mountains. No other aircraft was able to do that performance there. Druk Air tested 5 different types. The A 319 was the best. So think about that next time when you push that climber back. What a remarkable aircraft that is. Made in Mobile Alabama....
Love the video I bet you sleep good at night, had no idea that you could do all those different jobs. I thought you just pulled planes around all day lol
So glad I discovered your channel. Fascinating to see what goes behind the scenes. As a passenger, sitting on the plane, you don’t realize what is going on underneath the plane. Also, you look very glamorous.
What a lovely woman you are 😊 the best parts of the vid featured you! My connection with aircraft was (now retired) testing and diagnosing faults on ECUs for Rolls Royce turbine engines and building the prototype fuel pumps for the A380.
Oh wow! That is amazing! I am fascinated by those giant engines! In our hangar they have these massive engines hanging from the ceilings while they work in them!
I used to work for AA 10 years ago and I must commend you. This is an extraordinary training video for bag loading. Hoping they appreciate you in DFW! Excellent video.
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Welcome ms Jessica, glad you find time to hydrate & eat. Very important, I can imagine you enjoy your job, and forget to eat & hydrate. Busy schedule.-Kenny
Jessica I'll be there at B19 departing at 7:10. Would be cool if you was in charge of that flight. Have a blessed day. Everyone be safe
Wow, you have strong arms, lol. That's definitely a workout.
I have subscribed.
No need to go to a gym with that job! Always wondered how things worked inside the baggage compartment. Thanks for sharing!
I’m a pilot on 319/320 out of LAX. It’s nice to see your perspective! Thank for your hard work!
Oh thank you! We appreciate you all as well! Every time I do a walk around and see the FO…I always try to say hi! 👋
@@ladyandtheramp Love from Pakistan dear🥰
I watch L.A. Flights, and guarantee I've probably seen one of your take-offs or landings!!!
THOSE BAGGAGE 🧳 BINS WILL TEAR YOU UP....BAGS CAN BE HEAVY....LOTS OF REPETITIVE MOTION WILL TAKE ITS TOLL OVER TIME...
@@jeffreykoran4820 it would seize my back up. at first I thought she was on the tarmac directing different things around the plane, then I saw her in the baggage compartment crouched over and thought to myself, my back would never last
As American airlines pilot i appreciate all my rampers. Without you all we would be grounded.. keep the videos coming great job...jd
Oh thank you so much!
as a retired ATC I love your doing the checklists! awesome, and your team too
So you must not fly airbuses then?
Frequent flyers should watch your videos to APPRECIATE the work you do to get these passengers to their destinations ❤
I appreciate that! 😁❤️
Something she does is she puts it past the load line if the bin catches on fire that would be her job there so you need to stop doing that especially for the safety of the passengers
All people who fly should watch this, not only frequent flyers!
That beautiful woman is a wonder picking up all those big bags with no one to help her. Well done you impress us all!
Thanks so much
I use to be a ramp worker at LAX. During college I loved it. It was a lesson I never forgot to work 12-24 hr shifts straight. I use to drive the tugs and unload baggage. Shout out to all the workers in the airports all over the world.
Oh wow! Those are long shifts! But like you said fond memories 😊
Yeah! I did the 14 straight days of 20-hr shifts. I slept for like 29 hours on day 15.
Now I totally understand why we pay for luggage on flights. Honestly, I had no idea about any of this until now. Thank you for this informative video and for all you do for the airline industry. Thank you!!!!!!!!!!
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Jessica, it is just such a pleasure to see how much you enjoy your work and how nicely you share all the duties of the ground crew! Thanks for being such a positive person!
Thank you so much!😊
This looks like a lot of work! Imagine doing this for an Airbus A380... As someone who wants to be a pilot, mad respect for our groundcrew workers!
Thanks a lot! Oh I bet that would be tough on an A380. I think they might utilize ULD’s or “cans”. For our wide bodies… we stack the bags in the cans….then load the bin of the aircraft using a k-loader
I wonder why the small planes doesn't use containers either...
It's faster and less exhausting for the ground crew.
Good to know!
A380 is so big that a full grown adult can stand up inside the wing structure near where it connects to the fuselage.
You probably wouldn't be wearing knee pads on an A380. I'm sure there's standing room in those.
I am an airline pilot (not AA tho haha). I have utmost respect for ramp crew members. They always show their 200% in any kind of weather to keep the airplane moving. Thank you and please be safe.
Oh thank you so much! We so appreciate great pilots like you! 😁👋
You don't fly 319s or 320s or 321s then?
I worked the ramp while I was doing my pilot training. Respect to the whole crew who makes our lives in the cockpit easier.
Oh thank you! I always love chit chatting when then FO does their walk around! We appreciate great pilots! 😁
That's some workout, no need for a gym subscription
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That is very true; there is no gym subscription. Jessica, the American Airlines maintenance service, did an incredible job with an excellent attitude and was very appreciative. She was so polite. She is a team worker, and she is friendly to everyone. Do not forget this is a huge big responsibility and it is take hard work. This video is impressive. Thank you for sharing!! She need a huge pay raise!!!
I’m a ramper for Southwest at PHX. Always interesting to see how other companies run their operation.
Oh hello! I agree…I like watching the ramp at different airports and companies!
Very interesting to say the least.
The airline industry is a very interesting industry. I can't imagine how much luggage A380 can hold. Great video!! 👍🏼🇨🇦
@@ladyandtheramp Especially marshalling. Different airport marshal planes very differently sometimes.
In Portugal it's the same
It's cool to see a positive relationship between pilots and ramp workers. Much different than truck drivers and dock workers; we hate each other.
Oh that is too bad :/
We have to all work together…one big team, to get all the passengers, cargo, freight, etc…to their destinations safe and happy! 😁
Hats off to you Girl...but my Back is all ready hurting me watching you load in all that luggage...quite a good worker you are.
Oh thank you! 😊
As a frequent flyer I must appreciate the hard work that you and your colleagues on the ramp put in. Thank you for making this video. May the force be with you!
Much appreciated! 😁
I’m a crew chief for United in Fort Myers and with I have a lot of friends working for American in RSW. It’s cool to compare and contrast both the differences between how both United and you guys operate and helps me become a better crew chief. I’m glad I found this channel. Keep up the good work!
Oh cool! I have a friend who came from United! I like learning about the differences and similarities too! I bet you are a great crew chief 😁
Never realized till now just how much work the ground crew did. Amazing job
14 years on the ramp with SWA, your attention to detail is so great and refreshing to see. Im at work and watching you work the ramp, lol people around me are like what are you watching. You’re awesome keep up the great work, and amazing attitude and work ethic.
Hello fellow Ramper! 😁👋
I love it! Watching the ramp while on the ramp! 😂😂
Do you all have power stows at every gate? Are all your aircraft 737’s?
@@ladyandtheramp not every gate, but also only need them on heavy 737-800s and the max airplanes. Yep all 737s with southwest. God bless and keep the fun loving content coming.
I don't know how the algorithms put this on my suggestions but I'm now subscribed to your channel. I did ramp service for United Airlines back in the 1990's at SFO Airport for only 1.5 years and watching you load this as you called it baby bus reminded me when i was on my knees loading Boeing 737's it was really fast pace physical work but was fun too. Thanks for sharing and taking us into your day to day operation.
Oh thank you for subscribing!! I am glad you have good memories of the ramp! Wd sure do have fun out here. 😁❤️
Wow mad props to you young lady for showing us this.
Oh thank you! 😊
This kind lady doesn't break guitars! Thank you for all your hard work, and seeing it here from your perspective!
Thank you! I am glad you enjoyed it :)
That's United. She's clearly American. :-)
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I'm a 319/320/321 driver. Thanks for your perspective, this is cool!
I used to fly for a small cargo carrier years ago where we loaded/unloaded our own freight and the first thing I thought was "that is tough on your back!".
Stay safe and take care of your back!
Oh wow! Loading your own cargo?! That has got to be quite the experience!
Do you have to get certified to fly all 3 aircraft? Or just Airbuses in general?
Thanks for watching! 😁
You bet, great channel with interesting content!
It was a rather small turbo prop that we had to load, it was nothing like loading an A320 or 737!
The 320 is a common type rating with no additional training required.
You do have to be aware of the increased tail length so you don’t hit the tail on a 321 and there are other minor differences between all 3 variants.
Unlike the type rating on the 767 which also gives you the type rating on the 757 after a short differences course. And vice versa. 😊
So interesting!
Phx is my home, and the Harbor is my 'stay-cation' spot. And ,the videos that are produced here, are magical. I'm truly jealous of how lucky you are to play within the SkyHarbor campus. TY, and please continue to make videos for us.
Oh thank you!! Hello my fellow Phoenician 😁👋
Lovely girl explaining all the hard work involved in getting the aircraft off the ground.
The passengers never appreciate all the work involved.
Thank you 😁
What!!!! OMG! This is an eye opener. Never imagined this much work is involved loading the luggage. You are a superhuman and immense respect for all of you. Hard to imagine how you do this day after day. Salute!
Oh thank you so much! 😁
What a brilliant video Jessica....do some more like this please ...because they're fantastic to watch....and I love the drinks cart that comes around to keep you guys hydrated....great job.....from a cool, cloudy Newcastle UK....best wishes to you and your team.
Thank you! I appreciate the feedback!
You must be SUPERHUMAN cause I can't imagine doing that in PHX in the summertime!!!
Oh …I am trying to get my mindset right ready for June - August!!🔥🔥
The whole business of preparing, flying, maintaining planes is serious business... so glad people like you take it seriously and do a great job. Us flyers are depending on you to be safe... and to have a good experience. Thank you!
Thank you so much! I totally agree! The safety and happiness of so many are definitely the utmost importance 😁
What a wonderful perspective and commentary. Pilot here but rarely at big airports. Answered lots of "i wonder how they do that" questions that popped into the brain over the years!
Oh that is great! And let me know if you have any more! I love chit chatting with the pilots that come down and do their walk around prior to departure! 😁👍
Brings back such great memories. I threw bags and frozen fish and HR back in the 80s. Turning flights around was crazy fun. I loved it and still miss it to this day. Thanks for posting!!
Oh I know that cargo! But in the summer time the HR’s and frozen fish tend to lessen :)
I'm a hard worker and being a hard worker makes it real easy to spot other hard workers. You are a hard worker! Not for any specific reason or not because someones watching, just working hard because you don't know any other way. 👍
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Wow, this is absolute luxury compared to my regional station! We work 319s and 320s as well but yeah, not nearly as nice of equipment or service on the ramp...
Oh wow! That has got to be hard to not have good equipment. We are super appreciative of those power stows. All the “”og’s” say we are lucky :)
Where is your station located?
@@ladyandtheramp I'm at SBP for SkyWest. We manage United and Alaska both mainline and Skywest based. I've been on the STAR shifts lately. We kick out 5 flights between 5:15 and 7 which is a lot considering we only have 3 gates to work with (which means 2 dark tows). Extremely small airport so I imagine it's a very different experience compared to PHX. AA Does have a direct flight to PHX from SBP
Brings back memories …12 years as a rampie for United in BOS
Oh hello fellow Ramper! 👋😁 how was BOS?
@@ladyandtheramp cold 🥶..plus our belt loader didn’t extend or raise…we had 2 people in the bin, one to stack and one to pass
We do that when we don’t have the power stow! :)
And so much respect for you working in the cold!! 🥶 I don’t know how you do it!
First time here! I was so worried that your hanging badge would get in your way! That's your weight lifting for the day!! Fun vlog!
Oh thanks! 😊 and the lanyards have breakaway attachments :) just in case
Wow, first time seeing a ground crew as a RUclipsr. I've subbed for sure!
Oh thank you for the subscription! 😁👏
Love this! Makes me miss my days on the IAD Ramp with UAL. I wish we had GoPro’s and smartphones back then. I would have had so much footage of the Concorde. A juice cart? That’s next level to my days.
The Concorde?!? How incredible!
And yes…so grateful for the juice cart! 💦
@@ladyandtheramp BA was flying it out of IAD at the time. When I knew it was coming in, I would go to work early, grab my breakfast and a tug and get as close as I could to watch it come in. Such a beautiful sight. Great channel!
Oh that is amazing!
And it looks like a nice day! Imagine the hard work these fine men and wowen do come rain, SNOW or in FREEZING COLD!!!
Oh I can’t even imagine working in freezing conditions! 🥶 yes Kuddos 👏👏 to all our cold weather ground crew out there!!
LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS VIDEO!
Thanks for the view behind the scenes! I'd be TERRIBLE at that job because I'd be watching all the planes taking off, landing, taxiing by, etc. I'm on a flight path for Andrew's Air Force Base & I'm often running out the door when I hear extra loud aircraft: C-17 cargo jets, V-22 Osprey (always in pairs), Air Force One 747, or Marine One helicopters!
I LOVE AVIATION! (I'm a hang glider pilot!!!)
Oh I would be running outside as well to watch those awesome planes! And a hang glider pilot?!? Wow! How cool is that?
Very cool! We used to live in Arlington, with traffic descending into Reagan National. I have been an AV Geek for 60 of my 65 years...my dad was stationed at Ramstein AFB in Gemany when I was 5, and the helipad was right behind our base housing.
I love that you're always so precise when pushing back the plane. It is a hard job and you always do it so well!
Thank you so much!😊
I bet you are tough enough to beat up Superman working all day on your knees in that heat!!! Thank you for all that you and your team do everyday to make our flights so seamless and easy!
Wow, your core , what a dedicated hard worker . And huge responsibility. I subscribed out of respect and humbled .
Oh thank you so much! I appreciate the sub! 😊👍
The cargo view inside and the way you organized the luggage clearly shows the B.S. of airline companies forcing you to pay for an extra bag if you’re just 6 pounds over. As if the plane can't take off or something dramatic would happen-it’s not like balance is that complicated if physic talk to you. Keep up the great work!
I retired as a jet fuel tanker driver in Renton , Wa . I put the first fuel on a bit more than 200 - 737max aircraft. As well as de fuel them , we had a series of checks involved in the procedure. I retired just before the Alaska aircraft that lost the door . This is cool stuff, I enjoyed working at an airport.
Oh wow!! That is awesome! I love watching and learning from the fuelers! It is awesome to see how much fuel is needed with so many variables affecting how much they put in!
@@ladyandtheramp indeed, do you have to talk to ATC? We did
We talk to the tower. Not the FAA one, but the one that controls the ground space :)
I worked in the aerospace industry most of my career, with the last twenty or so in an Airbus group company. I saw displays of alternative cabin layouts at the Paris or Farnborough Air Shows or the unbelievably complex wiring diagrams during assembly at Toulouse for an A380, but somehow I never really got involved with the more routine side of the operation like this. You learn something every day. A very interesting and informative video. Thank you.
Oh wow! That is awesome! I know it takes so many different talents to create these aircraft! Thank you!
Jessica, I want to thank you for showing me a whole other side of aviation. I had no idea that all of this would take place to get an aircraft ready for flight. I am now subscribed to your channel and can't wait to view all of your other videos ❤
Im a former Greyhound driver...but the catch is that I started out as a mere baggage guy. So I spent plenty of time crawling around in bins and working in all kinds of weather. So hats off to you...I recently took my first flight and am fascinated by airplanes and everything associated with planes.
Oh wow! My grandpa was a greyhound bus driver! I have some of his uniform shirts 😊
Yes, you do understand loading and baggage and the bins! Sometimes it gets so hot in there! 🥵
Thank you for watching!
I feel for your knees. Loading those bays looks like tough work. Nice job.
Oh thank you! I could not do it without those knee pads! 😂👍
US Air Force aircraft maintenance for 26 years, so great to see your teamwork and attitude, very interesting and hard work! Way to go!
Oh thank you so much! And we are so grateful for your service to us and our country!
I bet you have some really cool stories working around USAF aircraft for so many years! 😁
Your professionalism and understanding of your job is outstanding. Thank you for giving us another look at the ramp crews dedication to getting the job done. I am looking forward to your next vidio.
I appreciate that! Thank you!
You have to be one of the most positive people I've ever seen! Love that, subscribed
Wow, thank you! 😊
Hey Jessica, I’m so glad I came across your channel. Probably due to one of your colleagues from maintenance over at LAX, you know who (I think). I’m a big aviation nerd who flies planes in the virtual world. It’s satisfying to see how you guys handle all the ground work so well. It’s also nice to see that the company AAL, is giving you guys permission to film it. The there’s you, a beautiful hardworking and full of passionate person who loves her job so well. I think you’re a super colleague to work with and to be around with. American should glad they’ve got these positive people on their payroll. Definitely subscribed to your channel. An Avgeek from overseas, the Netherlands.
Oh hello 👋! Why thank you so much! I appreciate the support 😁
I used to do this for AA at JFK, and as a woman this was isn’t especially during the summer and winter time but I loved my job. Did it for 7 years and it’s the best job I’ve had. I miss it. But much respect to you . 😊
Oh hello fellow former Ramper! 👋 thank you! 😊
Hi Jessica, another great job on the ramp. I watched old commercials of former Brazilians companies like VASP and VARIG and how we have capabilities to destroy amazing things unfortunately. Kisses from Brazil.
Interesting… I hope we can try to build, not destroy!
Kudos to you and all the aviation ground support technicians!
Watching you all work tirelessly brings about a great deal of respect for your job.
Your service is as crucial as all other crew members in a flight. Your responsible job delivery is essential for each aircraft’s safe and sound operations daily. Thank you for keeping us safe in the airspace.
Our pleasure! And thank you so much! 😊
So glad you have the juice cart!! I hope they also give you unlimited massages too...watching you load that luggage was making my back hurt! Your enthusiasm for your job makes me want to fly American more...I'm normally a United guy. I hope someone @ American Airlines knows that you make the airline look good! Thanks Jess!
Oh I would LOVE the unlimited massages! 😂😂 I will suggest that in our next contract negotiations:)
And that is so nice of you to say! I need to try flying United sometime. I have gone on Delta and Southwest…and love seeing how different airlines work!
I worked in IT at Heathrow airport and always had so much respect for the ramp agents, they are often in extreme temperatures hot and cold, it’s really hard graft! The amount of muscle strains and back injuries they get! I had the less strenuous job physically when working on the load, weight and balance software!
Jessica, you great folk who do that work DESERVE OUR UTMOST RESPECT.
I SAY, A BIG THANK YOU for making this video for us and your attitude touches my heart in the most sincere way.
Oh thank you so much! We appreciate it!
Hi !!
I work Air Operations for UPS. Pushing is one of my duties. I’m so glad your channel is doing so well. Lots of views. Be safe and keep the videos coming
Oh that is awesome! I bet you push huge planes! So cool 😁 and thank you for watching ❤️
Many probably underestimate the importance of securing the cargo well like you did, so it stays put, doesn't slide down the hold, and thus doesn't throw off the aircraft's Center of Gravity by a dangerous amount.
Of course, I reread that, and worry that I could have worded that more clearly. I mean to imply that I think you yourself loaded the cargo quite well, just to be clear.
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So true! Shifting loads are not good for aircrafts!
This video showed-up on my RUclips homepage. This video was informative, interesting, educational, and fun to watch. I’ve always wondered what happened underneath the airplane, besides hearing the luggage being loaded. Thank you for filming a part of your work-life, and letting us passengers, aviation enthusiasts, and others, know what’s happening on the ground.
I am so glad you enjoyed it! 😊❤️
Oh to have had that belt loader extension back in the day. Makes it so much easier! I think a few of our A319's are still living in the fleet. 828 and 838 AW for a couple.
I know! The power stows are awesome! Much respect to those who loaded without it 😁
I will look for those 319’s!
It's great to see a different perspective than from the pilot view. It's amazing the amount of work that goes on behind the scenes that me traveling smooth and comfortable for us travelers. Thank you for sharing and your services. Great content!! Love from beautiful Belize 🇧🇿 ❤
Oh thank you for watching! 😁
Yes I really did enjoy this one,boy those bags can be super heavy I bet,I like the way its all arranged so neatly in the bin.We have to be grateful for our ramper staff who do a tremendous job getting these planes out in a timely manner.🙂👍👍👍👍
Oh thank you so much for watching! And for your support! 😁😊
Hi Lady October 7, 2024, start watching your videos, I love them, it's a way to realize the importance of your work, what you do and what your colleagues do, all as a team. I love airplanes and this type of work...Greetings from Costa Rica central America...Blessings Lady and the Ramp✈✈
Tags out is the most important thing when stacking. I’ve learned that the hard way in the past.
Oh yeah…isn’t that the worst when you have to pull a bag?!?
So are bags laying flat and not going over the 2inch gap for fire suppression!
Correct!! 👍
So glad I found this channel. Reminds me of my time with Pan Am at Dulles (IAD) GREAT MEMORIES !!!
Oh wow!! Pan Am!! I bet you have some stories to tell 😁😊
@@ladyandtheramp I am 56 years young and it was by far the best job I ever had. Watching the planes pull in and being able to push them back. I miss those days.
Makes me wish I got into ramp work after high school. Looks like such a fun environment.
We have a fun team and great people! 😊👍
You are amazing and dedicated to your work
. I'm sure everyone would love to work with you. May God protect you.
Greetings to you from Saudi Arabia 😇
👋 Hello!! And thank you :)
I did not realize that the bags storage was such a manual opération. This lady is doing à great job no wonder she looks so fit.
😂yes, even in this day and age we still do it by hand! No robots or AI yet…
It is so great to watch all the behind the scenes things that passengers truly probably take for granted. I really enjoyed your video, your passion, and enthusiasm for what you do!
Thank you very much! 😁❤️
Aloha from Hawaii its comforting that great people like yourself is leading the turnovers! Nothing but the best for you. Great Video as well.
Wow, thank you so much! And Aloha 👋😁
I work custodial at the Idaho,boise airport. Always fun watching you ramp workers do you your jobs. :D You keep the planes going and we will keep the airport clean
Awesome team work!! 👏👏😁
What an athlete, And purty too. Stay hydrated.
Trying to drink those electrolytes! Thank you ☺️
Fantastic Channel. TY Lady Ramper. I threw bags for years and loved it. Great to see this side of aviation.
Awesome! Thank you! 😊
Throw'n them bags around like a BOSS! Great video!
Thanks 👍☺️
i love working the 319s, great loading front and back
That is true!
Looks like you're in really good shape. During the summer of 1973 my mother who worked at Flying Tiger at LAX got me a job on the ramp loading & unloading DC8s and 727s. I thoroughly liked that job but had to return to school in the Fall. Fantastic video.
Very cool! I bet you have some fun memories! 😁
Keep up the hard work! I also really enjoy your longer videos!
Glad you like them! ❤️😁
Thank you for sharing your safety protocols that keep airline travel safe and put our international traveller minds at ease
Ooo, I was stressin' out a bit until you paused the belt for a moment. I'm like, where is Ethel at? These chocolates are racing out now.
😂😂😂
This is so cool, I am a Captain on the Airbus out of DFW and come through PHX all the time! Would be great to meet you one day! Thank you for all the work during the freezing and scorching days!! Rain or shine!
Oh thank you!! And we are so appreciative for all you do! Yes, please…give me a wave if you are in PHX! 😁👋
You are very strong as you pack the bags!
you presented your work well!😊
Thank you so much 🤗
As a passenger, I've watched the handlers, but never appreciated how physical your work is. Flying JFK to Milan (AA) with stuffed suitcases. They will be under the 50 lb. limit, but not by much. Thanks in advance for your hard and diligent work!
Oh thank you so much! And I hope you have a great trip to Milan! ✈️😁❤️
Your attention to detail is remarkable; the quality of your work is exemplary and your dedication to your work can be infectious to others. Great stuff!! Question: do the bags get weighted and assembled in such a manner as to insure good weight and balance in the cargo holds?
Yes! So each bag is designated as 34lbs. Except if they are marked “heavy”, their weight is calculated at 55 lbs.
We have a weight and balance sheet with a load plan for each flight that we adhere to. We know how many bags are needed in each compartment to keep that plane weighted correctly for that specific flight.
@ladyandtheramp ...Jessica, you are a great role model.....love your job and your professionalism. ...😊
I just flew AA roundtrip ELP to FRA, Germany. Watched the ground crews doing their important jobs. Good to get insight and see a face now here on your channel. Best from New Mexico!
Oh I hope your trip was great! And hello 😁👋
Handles and bag tags FACING OUT ON EVERY BAG JUST IN CASE YOU HAVE TO PULL ONE OFF. Netting hanging outside the door - BAD - can cause minor scratches which become big problems later.
There’s obviously a lot of hard work that goes unseen during flight operations but it seems you have a great team and enjoy working together to make it a success!!
The A 319 is the most powerful short haul airplane. When it comes to short runways and landing on high alitude airports. Druk Air from Bhutan are flying the A 319 to and from Paro airport. Elevation is 6.600 feet above sealevel and the runway is only 1.600 meters long. Behind the runway there are the Himalaya mountains reaching up into the sky. So they have to use maximum thrust in thin air to get up and make a nice right curf to avoid contact with the mountains. No other aircraft was able to do that performance there. Druk Air tested 5 different types. The A 319 was the best. So think about that next time when you push that climber back. What a remarkable aircraft that is. Made in Mobile Alabama....
Oh I love hearing info and stories like this! Thank you for sharing!
I will think of that when I am working with those 319’s!! 😁❤️
I love this! My son is a ramp unit manager for AA (regional airlines). Y'all are the real rockstars!
Oh that is cool! 😁
Thanks for the video! Retired AA CLT HCC after 44 years in 2021. Your video helps keep me connected to a career I enjoyed immensely. Keep em flying!
Oh wow!! I hope you are enjoying your retirement! That is a long time! Thank you for all of your decades of hard work! 😁
Love the video I bet you sleep good at night, had no idea that you could do all those different jobs. I thought you just pulled planes around all day lol
Oh yeah…I do sleep well 😂 one of the reasons I love this job is because it never gets monotonous! 😊
i salute this lady for doing a heavy-lifting job ...
Thank you! 😁❤️
I'm more impressed that AA allows you to do this.
Film for RUclips or work as ground crew?
@@semilvr Film for RUclips.
So glad I discovered your channel. Fascinating to see what goes behind the scenes. As a passenger, sitting on the plane, you don’t realize what is going on underneath the plane. Also, you look very glamorous.
Oh thank you! 😊
Can you imagine someone with OCD doing the final checks.... first check, second check, third check etc.
😂😂
What a lovely woman you are 😊 the best parts of the vid featured you!
My connection with aircraft was (now retired) testing and diagnosing faults on ECUs for Rolls Royce turbine engines and building the prototype fuel pumps for the A380.
Oh wow! That is amazing! I am fascinated by those giant engines! In our hangar they have these massive engines hanging from the ceilings while they work in them!
For safety reasons can you please watch your ID badge that's hanging from your neck and can't get caught up just looking out for one.
This type of lanyard has a break away release on it. :)
I used to work for AA 10 years ago and I must commend you. This is an extraordinary training video for bag loading. Hoping they appreciate you in DFW! Excellent video.
Wow, thank you! 😊
Really you were trained to but heavy bags on top of lighter bags LOL
Hello lady and the ramp
Hello 👋 😁
@@ladyandtheramp how are you doing today
Great! How are you?
I'm doing good