What is an airport ramp supervisor and how to become one

Key steps to become an airport ramp supervisor

1. Explore airport ramp supervisor education requirements

   Most common airport ramp supervisor degrees

   Bachelor's

   46.5 %

   Associate

   23.9 %

   High School Diploma

   19.7 %

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2. Start to develop specific airport ramp supervisor skills

   Skills	Percentages
   FAA	48.46%
   Safety Training	28.15%
   Equipment Maintenance	23.39%

3. Complete relevant airport ramp supervisor training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New airport ramp supervisors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an airport ramp supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real airport ramp supervisor resumes.

4. Research airport ramp supervisor duties and responsibilities

   • Construct domestic and international reservations, perform ticket transactions, facilitate passenger check-in and manage departure and arrival gates.
   • Construct domestic and international reservations, perform ticket transactions, facilitate passenger check-in and manage departure and arrival gates.
   • Monitor passenger lounge and FBO to ensure safety on the premises.
   • Train and reinforce knowledge of the team about DCS system and company's policy.

5. Apply for airport ramp supervisor jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for an airport ramp supervisor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams