Ramp Agent - Ground Operations
Posted on January 15, 2026
Tinley Park Role Highlights
Primary Details
- Posted: Recently.
- Worksite: Tinley Park, IL
- Employer: Delta Air Lines (Hiring in Tinley Park)
- Experience: Open to all levels.
- Job Title: Ramp Agent - Ground Operations (Gig/Contract)
- This Tinley Park-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Delta Air Lines team in Tinley Park, IL is growing.
- Benefit from working in Tinley Park, a key hub for the Aviation industry.
Rewards
- Salary: $17-$22/Hour (approx. $41.1k/Year)
- Benefits: This role offers competitive pay.
- Set your own schedule.
Core Focus
- Core objectives involve your professional skills in Aviation.
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.