Ramp Agent - Ground Operations
Posted on January 15, 2026
Role Based in Norfolk
Fast Facts
- Status: New Norfolk listing (actively interviewing).
- Required Experience: Entry-Level.
- Apply your your professional skills skills at our Norfolk location.
- Flexible contract/gig opportunity in Norfolk.
- Flexible Role in Norfolk: Ramp Agent - Ground Operations
- Pay: $17-$22/Hour (approx. $41.1k/Year)
- Worksite: Norfolk, VA
- Benefits: This role offers competitive pay.
- Employer: Delta Air Lines (Hiring in Norfolk)
- This Norfolk-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Delta Air Lines team in Norfolk, VA is growing.
- Benefit from working in Norfolk, 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.