The k loader operator has it to high as you see the containers almost hitting the roof before dropping off the edge of the loader going into the aircraft. He it was lowered down by 2 inches, the cans would have gone in a lot better.
That was one of my daily functions until I retired from American Airlines (CLT) in 2020. That's one of the more interesting and challenging activities, especially when pushing A330's and other wide bodies (and at night! ) One of the high points of the profession. 3:27
Oh that is awesome! I really want to push a wide body. In our station, we get just a couple a day. So there is only a small set of people who are wide body trained. But I am on the training list! I have not seen an A330 come in here yet. Only 777 and 787. I bet nighttime was challenging. Does CLT push to lines or specific spots?
That would awesome if we could. The tugs are assigned to each gate with a designated parking spot. Sometimes coworkers put bins over the seat so they don’t get so hot :)
What a great couple of pushbacks. I vividly remember working on hot ramps just like this... uh, in my youth. I could never do this these days. You all continue to impress me.
Your assistant who disconnected the tow bar and then the by pass pin clearly had height issues with closing the coms panel. Clearly struggling to secure the panel fasteners, she uses her wand to try to reach the upper fastener. While she is trying to secure the panel , engine two is spooling up and the beacon light is on. The 737 max is a taller airplane then previous versions of the 737, she should have been away from the airplane during engine start and beacon light on.
The max’s are definitely taller than the other 737’s. She was actually the tallest person on our team that day. She had to improvise with her wand to get the final latch closed. She was still outside of the ingestion zone of the engine. And stays very aware of where she is at in reference to the engine.
2:44 Right when you maneuvered and went from a lot of space to the parked jets and then backed between them is a great example having to stay focused which you do perfectly.. If it was easy everyone would do it…
@@ladyandtheramp I had a CDL for years…. I moved lots of things with bad visibility due to the size and blindspots…. No Jet’s but big and lots of other moving obstacles fore and aft. . Inpatient people who are easily aggravated need not apply for your job…or back boat trailers or dock a boat…
I don’t know if Delta pushes out of “end gates”. On our concourses, we have gates that are at the end of the terminal. Since there is not a lot of space at the end and the aircraft cannot be dropped in the active taxiway… it creates a long push. We push straight out into the active taxiway (after we are cleared by the tower to do so) then curve around back into the alleyway where we can proceed to disconnect the towbar, etc…
This is an amazing point of view - I am always curious as to what all goes on after and before I get on a plane. I am a wheelchair user, it would be really sweet to see you loading mobility type equipment. I always try to fly with Airbus's that have a larger cargo door heights so that our chairs fit and not have to be put on their sides. Damage to our "legs" is always a large concern. I've had friends that arrived at their destination only to not have their wheelchair - oops.. Not good, so I really appreciate it every time I get on to the jet bridge and see my chair. haha. Thanks for your content.
Thank you for your comment! We actually have trainings on mobility devices. I agree with you, Airbuses have larger cargo bin doors and it is easier to load wheelchairs into them. I am sorry if you don’t get your device in here jet bridge. That has got to be challenging. We are always trying to improve with transporting wheelchairs. I will pay extra attention when I get one on my gate! Safe travels! 😁❤️
Thank you for giving us so much talent through your videos... you missed saying goodbye to the a320 :) ... you are simply sensational... I wish one day you would give a smile to this follower of yours who is fascinated with you in Chile... a giant hug for you... the lady with the smile!... you are the best!
When you have to push a plane that far in reverse, do the passenger air miles roll back in reverse as well? “Welcome aboard ladies and gentlemen. For our air miles passengers, today’s trip will give you 20,000 miles. The pushback process was negative 13,000 for a net of 7,000.”
