AeroCareers Job Posting: Lead Ramp Agent at Delta Air Lines. This is a Full Time role in Orland Park, IL. Salary: $22 - $28.

Lead Ramp Agent

Posted on January 15, 2026

Orland Park, IL Full Time $22 - $28

Opportunity in Orland Park

Role Essentials

  • Benefits: This role offers competitive pay.
  • Flexible contract/gig opportunity in Orland Park.
  • Career Level: Trainee.
  • Flexible Role in Orland Park: Lead Ramp Agent
  • Status: New Orland Park listing (actively interviewing).
  • Worksite: Orland Park, IL
  • Apply your your professional skills skills at our Orland Park location.
  • Pay: $22-$28/Hour (approx. $52k/Year)
  • Hiring Organization: Delta Air Lines
  • This Orland Park-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
  • Our Delta Air Lines team in Orland Park, IL is growing.
  • Benefit from working in Orland Park, 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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