Blue Springs-based Lead Ramp Agent Opening | Hiring

Position in Blue Springs, MO

Fast Facts

• Worksite: Blue Springs, MO
• Flexible Role in Blue Springs: Lead Ramp Agent
• Posted: Recently.
• Career Level: Trainee.
• Hiring Organization: Delta Air Lines
• This Blue Springs-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
• Our Delta Air Lines team in Blue Springs, MO is growing.
• Benefit from working in Blue Springs, a key hub for the Aviation Management industry.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary: $24-$30/Hour (approx. $56.2k/Year)
• Benefits: A competitive compensation package is offered.
• Join our Blue Springs team for this flexible role.

What You'll Do

• Apply your your professional skills skills at our Blue Springs location.

Orchestrate the Symphony of the Runway

About Delta Air Lines Operations

Precision, speed, and safety are the pillars of Delta Air Lines' ground operations. We are looking for born leaders to command our ramp teams. The Lead Ramp Agent is a critical supervisory role within our aviation jobs network, bridging the gap between frontline workers and flight deck crews. If you have a commanding presence and a passion for airport jobs, this is your chance to shine.

Job Summary

As the Below-Wing Coordinator, you are the director of the tarmac. You will oversee a dedicated team of ramp agents to execute flawless, on-time aircraft turnarounds. You are responsible for ensuring every bag is loaded according to strict weight and balance calculations, all ground support equipment is staged correctly, and safety protocols are aggressively maintained. You will solve logistical puzzles in real-time under the roar of jet engines.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Team Command: Direct and assign daily duties to ramp service clerks, ensuring optimal staffing and workflow during peak flight banks.
• Weight & Balance Authority: Audit cargo loads against the flight deck’s manifest to guarantee the structural and aerodynamic safety of the aircraft.
• Safety Auditing: Conduct real-time safety observations, ensuring all personnel are wearing PPE, practicing safe lifting, and adhering to strict "circle of safety" equipment rules.
• Crisis Management: Lead the operational recovery during severe weather events or delayed inbound flights, working closely with the control tower and gate agents.
• Mentorship: Train, coach, and elevate new hires, instilling a dominant culture of safety and excellence.

The Delta Advantage (Benefits)

Your leadership is rewarded with a dominant compensation package:

• Premium Lead Pay: Significant hourly overrides for leadership duties.
• Global Flight Privileges: See the world with industry-leading travel benefits for you and your family.
• Comprehensive Healthcare: Premium medical, dental, and vision packages tailored for you.
• Profit Sharing: Share in the success of the world's most profitable airline.

Requirements

• 1 to 3 years of verifiable experience in ramp agent jobs or airline ground handling.
• Proven ability to lead a team in a high-stress, time-sensitive environment.
• Deep understanding of FAA safety regulations and aircraft weight/balance metrics.