Ramp Agent - Ground Operations

Santa Cruz Role Highlights

Job Title: Ramp Agent - Ground Operations (Gig/Contract) Hiring Organization: Delta Air Lines Worksite: Santa Cruz, CA Posted: Recently. Required Experience: Entry-Level.

Pay: $17-$22/Hour (approx. $41.1k/Year) Benefits: Benefits may be available based on employment type. Set your own schedule.

Core Focus

This role centers on your professional skills within the Aviation space in Santa Cruz.

• This Santa Cruz-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
• Our Delta Air Lines team in Santa Cruz, CA is growing.
• Benefit from working in Santa Cruz, a key hub for the Aviation industry.

Climb New Heights with Delta Air Lines

Role Overview

Ready to launch your career in aviation? As a Ramp Agent, you are the muscle and the movement behind every successful flight. This is one of the most essential airlines jobs available, where you work directly on the tarmac to ensure planes depart on time and safely. If you love physical activity and working outdoors, this airport job offers the adventure you’ve been looking for.

Your Mission on the Tarmac

• Marshaling: Use hand signals and wands to guide massive aircraft to and from the gate safely.
• Baggage Handling: Lift, load, and unload passenger luggage, air cargo, and mail (up to 70 lbs) onto conveyor belts and into aircraft bellies.
• Equipment Operation: Drive specialized ground support equipment (GSE) like belt loaders, tugs, and bag carts.
• Safety First: Adhere to strict FAA and TSA regulations to maintain a secure environment.

Why Choose Delta?

• Travel Perks: Free and reduced-rate standby travel for you and your eligible family members to destinations worldwide.
• Profit Sharing: When Delta wins, you win. We share our success with our employees.
• Career Path: Many of our pilots, flight attendants, and corporate leaders started in ramp agent jobs.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to lift heavy bags consistently.