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Hello!! I just finished my first week as a ramp agent! I know that in the next few weeks I'll be doing some On the Job Training and then going to Dallas. Couple of Questions   1. When I am in Dallas, I understand that there will be several classes and activities going on. What kind of things will they go over with us during our time in the classroom at the headquarters.    2. I was told that there would be an exam on the day we leave Dallas to go back home. What will the exam mostly be about, how hard is the exam and will they go over and review the content before the test?  ... View more

I recently got a cjo for a ramp agent position at my local airport. I have a couple of questions regarding the training process and the first few months after training.   1. How many weeks am I at my local station before I go to Dallas for a few days? 2. How does the scheduling work after computer training and before I go to Dallas? 3. After I train and get certified in Dallas, do most new hires normally go to mornings or evenings? 4. During the 6 month probation period, what is the most strict thing to be aware of during that window? 5. During probation, if your allowed to find shift coverage, how easy is it to find people to cover for me however long I want off work? 6. What is the hardest things about the training process for ramp? ... View more

Just recently applied for a ramp agent job at a midsize us airport.    When you have time off, do you have to use paid time off or fto days first and then unpaid time off. I was wondering mainly if you'd also be able to take unpaid time off after you use your pto first.    Also, when it comes to mandatory overtime, how often does this happen and are you more likely to get called in for 2 extra hours or get called in on your days off?   Lastly, when you work as a ramp agent, what do you do in between flight assignments ... View more