Lead Ramp Agent
Posted on January 15, 2026
Position in San Clemente, CA
Job Title: Lead Ramp Agent (Gig/Contract) Company: Delta Air Lines Worksite: San Clemente, CA Urgency: Immediate consideration in San Clemente. Career Level: Trainee.
Salary: $22-$28/Hour (approx. $52k/Year) Benefits: A competitive compensation package is offered. Set your own schedule.
Core Focus
This role centers on your professional skills within the Aviation Management space in San Clemente.
- This San Clemente-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Delta Air Lines team in San Clemente, CA is growing.
- Benefit from working in San Clemente, a key hub for the Aviation Management industry.
Lead the Team on the Tarmac
Role Overview
Take your ramp agent jobs experience to the next level as a Lead Ramp Agent. In this leadership role, you will oversee a team of ground handling staff, ensuring that every aircraft turnaround is performed safely and efficiently. This is one of the most vital airport jobs for maintaining our flight schedule and safety standards.
Leadership Duties
- Supervise: Direct the loading and unloading process, assigning tasks to crew members.
- Training: Mentor new hires on safety protocols, equipment operation, and marshaling signals.
- Audit: Perform safety checks on ground support equipment (GSE) and ensure proper PPE usage.
- Problem Solve: Resolve operational issues such as late bags or weight and balance discrepancies with the flight deck.
Why Lead at Delta?
- Growth: This role is a stepping stone to Operations Management.
- Compensation: Higher base pay plus performance bonuses and profit sharing.
- Impact: Directly influence the safety culture and on-time performance of a global airline.
Qualifications
- 1+ years of previous airline/ramp experience required.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Valid Driver's License.
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