Higherplane, I think it is unfair to refer to ramp handling as an unskilled job.
It is a physical job and a long way from rocket science, but driving hi-lift units, pushback tugs and positioning dollies around aircraft (where even a minor nudge costs zillions to repair) all takes skill and practice.
As for responsibility, runaway tugs across aprons or incorrect pushbacks can cause huge damage and fatalities. Likewise colliding with a refueller, which is deceptively easy around smaller jets.
Most people here agree with you that the pay for low hour CPLs is far too low, but you won't increase that by running other people down.
Last edited by Worrals in the wilds; 3rd Apr 2009 at 07:56.