Abdel
Must say your expeirences of working on the ramp for Aviance are in stark contrast to all the guys i know who work there !
The majority claim to be p***** off , overworked and underpaid, and that tends to be a general feeling across Lhr .
In fact the majority of ramp staff at the handling agents seem to going to BA who have been recruiting like mad, though the starting rates of pay there are pretty low most feel a stronger sense of security plus the added bonus of flights, pension etc
BA also have the added advantage of a Strong union which is lacking in the handling agents.
Also it's interesting to hear you say you have contact with crews etc.
When i worked on the ramp this was something that was a definate no no, and since i moved to ops / dispatch i have never known or would allow ramp staff onto aircraft whilst the crew are around.