well, if you are looking to become a ramp agent/hand you need to have a clean driving license...
It's always good prior to attending the seminar to research the company you are looking to work for, including what airlines they service and the destinations they fly to.
In a nut shell, if you have bulk loaded aircraft (737's, EMB190's, 757's, DHC8, some airbus 321's/320's but mainly 319's etc) , expect a lot of manual handling, both inside and out the aircraft.
If you have ULD aircraft *unit load device's or baggage containers* (Airbus 320's, 321's, some 319's, A330, A340, 747, 777, 767 etc) expect less manual handing within the aircraft and roughly the same for the offload once the containers have been removed from the aircraft.
All in all bulk loaded aircraft are can lead to more injuries, as the compartment isnt the largest in the world if you’re tall.
If you succeed in tomorrows meeting, then I wish you the best....
When I first joined the ramp, I had no idea what to expect so don’t feel as if you’re the first! It can be daunting at first, but just take notice of the manual handling course as this can help you later on in life
Last edited by Jack_P; 14th December 2010 at 19:11.