Author: acyyz58

Once upon a time, there was a Canadian airline company that was facing a strike from its employees. The strike was a result of disagreements over salaries, working hours, and benefits. The situation was tense, and the employees who were on strike set up picket lines outside the airport to protest.

However, a handful of station attendants decided to cross the picket line and continue working. These employees believed that the strike was not benefiting anyone, and they wanted to keep their jobs and provide for their families. The strike eventually ended, and the company was back to normal operations.

To the surprise of many, the handful of station attendants who had crossed the picket line were promoted to management positions. The company recognized their hard work and dedication during the strike, and they felt that these employees would be the right fit for management roles.

However, the promotion of these employees caused a rift between them and their former friends and colleagues. The employees who had remained on strike felt betrayed and resentful towards the employees who had crossed the picket line. They saw their promotion as an act of disloyalty, and they no longer trusted these employees.

The newly promoted managers faced a lot of criticism and resentment from their former friends and colleagues. They were shunned and isolated, and they felt that they were no longer a part of the team. The workplace became hostile, and the managers found it difficult to perform their duties.

Despite the challenges, the managers persevered and continued to do their jobs to the best of their ability. They realized that their promotion was a result of their hard work and dedication, and they were proud of what they had achieved. They also understood that the resentment they faced was a result of the emotions surrounding the strike, and they hoped that in time, their colleagues would come to understand and accept their decisions.

In the end, the company prospered, and the employees were able to move past the strike and work together as a team. The newly promoted managers were able to prove their worth and earn the respect of their colleagues. They had made a difficult choice, but they were proud of their decision and the outcomes that it brought.

Once upon a time, a crew of ramp agents were loading an aircraft at a major Canadian airline. They were moving quickly to load the baggage and cargo, ensuring that everything was secure before takeoff.

Suddenly, one of the ramp agents noticed a small flame in the cargo hold. He alerted the rest of the crew, but by then the fire had already begun to spread. The ramp agents quickly sprang into action, trying to extinguish the flames with fire extinguishers.

However, the fire was too intense and quickly became out of control. The crew made the difficult decision to evacuate the aircraft and call for help. The fire department was immediately notified, and within minutes, several fire trucks arrived on the scene.

The firefighters worked tirelessly to bring the fire under control, but it continued to spread, fueled by the highly flammable materials in the cargo hold. Despite their best efforts, the fire proved to be too much for the firefighters, and the aircraft was completely destroyed.

The ramp agents and passengers were all safely evacuated, but the loss of the aircraft was a major blow to the airline. An investigation was launched to determine the cause of the fire, and it was discovered that it had been caused by a faulty piece of equipment in the cargo hold.

The incident was a wake-up call for the airline, and they made significant changes to their safety procedures to ensure that something like this would never happen again. The ramp agents who bravely tried to put out the fire were hailed as heroes, and the airline made sure to properly recognize their bravery and dedication.

In the end, although the fire was a tragedy, it served as a reminder of the importance of safety and the bravery of those who work to keep us all safe in the skies.

While working at Zone 5, I was assigned to the last flight of Air France at Terminal 2. Preparations for pushback were underway and my ramp manager instructed me to tow the plane to Box Stop 1. However, pushing back an aircraft at Gate 102 can be tight and difficult, especially with other planes at opposite gates. During the pushback, the Air France pilot requested to stop at Box Stop 2, but I informed the pilot that my manager instructed me to stop at Box 1. The pilot responded, “I don’t care what your manager said, the tower said Box 2.” As I continued to tow the plane past Box 1, I saw my manager freaking out and throwing his clipboard in frustration, with the Air France representative standing nearby. My manager was calling and yelling on the radio, but I was not prepared to answer. As I returned to gate 102, I calmly told him not to talk to me that way and to take it up with the pilot and the tower. The manager looked foolish acting that way in front of the Air France representative. I walked away as the manager stood there, speechless and twitching.

The moral of this story is to always stay calm and professional in the face of conflict, and to prioritize following proper protocols and instructions from higher authorities, even if it goes against what your manager says. It’s important to be assertive and stand up for yourself, but also to respect the chain of command and not let personal emotions interfere with your work.

As the newly appointed Lead station attendant at zone 4, I was two weeks into my role and my crew and I were on the afternoon shift. We were assigned to a flight to TPA and were in the midst of preparing the aircraft for takeoff. However, there was a revision to the load sheet and an issue with the can number of the priority container that caused some concern.

Upon investigating the matter, I found that the last digit of the can number was indeed in error, but I was certain that the container in question was the correct one with priority. My crew and I finished loading the last can into the back door of the aircraft and proceeded with the flight. The engines started and the plane left the gate, while my crew and I were eagerly looking forward to our lunch break.

Just as we were about to relax, my ramp manager came racing to the gate and informed me that he had received a call from the load agent regarding the wrong can number. Despite my insistence that I was aware of the situation and had confirmed the correct can with priority, my manager was not satisfied and ordered the flight to return to the gate.

As the aircraft came back and parked, I was frustrated as I knew I had done my due diligence, but my manager still did not trust me. My crewmate took the loader to the back and I and my manager followed, ready to prove my point. Sure enough, when we removed the can from the doorway, it was indeed the priority container that I had confirmed earlier. My manager was stunned and his head was twitching as he realized the mistake he had made.

I told him, “I told you so,” as he stood there speechless. He eventually told me to dispatch the flight, but I refused. My crew and I had already been on shift for six hours and were due for lunch, and besides, someone else would need to be called for an air start. I stood my ground and ultimately, a new crew was called in to handle the flight.

The moral of this story could be that trust and communication are crucial in the workplace. It is important to listen to your subordinates and consider their opinions, even if they are new to their role. Trusting someone’s professional judgment can save time and resources, as well as prevent unnecessary mistakes. On the other hand, speaking up and standing your ground when you know you’re right is also important. This story also highlights the importance of following protocols and double-checking details to ensure accuracy.

I was fortunate enough to work with some exceptional managers, but a few were not up to that standard. One particular experience was when I was working baggage handling. A manager approached me and asked if my T-shirt, which had the company logo, was issued by the company. I told him the truth, that it wasn’t. He then told me I had to change into a company-issued shirt or leave for the day. I informed him that I didn’t have one in my locker and that he would have to send me home, leaving the baggage department short-staffed. The station attendant, who happened to be the manager’s friend and was standing next to him, was wearing a sweatshirt with the Toronto Fire Department logo. I pointed this out and asked the manager if he was going to send him home too. I also asked why he wasn’t sending half of the baggage department home as they also weren’t wearing company-issued attire. The manager was so taken aback that he simply walked away without a response. What a jerk!

The moral of the story is that everyone should be held to the same standard and treated fairly, regardless of their position or relationship with others. The manager in the story showed a lack of consistency and fairness, and the protagonist stood up for what was right and called out the manager’s unjust behavior.

Once upon a time, there was a ramp crew working at an airport. One day, they decided to play a practical joke on one of their colleagues. They locked him in the bulk hold of a DC9 as the plane was getting ready for dispatch. The colleague was initially caught off guard, but he quickly realized what was happening and started to bang on the walls of the hold, trying to get someone’s attention.

The passengers sitting above the hold were curious about the commotion, and the pilot even asked the ramp lead hand if there was some sort of wild animal loose in the hold. Just as the plane was starting to move, the ramp crew disconnected the towbar during pushback and opened the door to let their colleague out.

The moment he was released, he took off after the crew member who had locked him in the hold. They ran across the tarmac, with their colleague in hot pursuit. The rest of the ramp crew couldn’t stop laughing as they watched the two of them run around the airport.

In the end, everyone had a good laugh. The ramp crew all agreed that it was one of their best practical jokes yet.

The ramp agent approached the recently arrived Boeing 767 aircraft and approached the bulk door with the belt loader. As he opened the door, he was met with a surprising sight – a wild beast was loose in the hold of the plane. The ramp agent was shocked to see a full-size gorilla rampaging in the small space.

The ramp agent quickly closed the door and called for backup. A team of wildlife experts and airport security personnel arrived shortly after and assessed the situation. The ramp agent explained that the gorilla was being shipped to the zoo and must have escaped from its cage during the flight.

The team quickly devised a plan to subdue the gorilla and return it to its cage. The team carefully entered the hold, armed with tranquilizer guns and protective gear. The gorilla, agitated by its unfamiliar surroundings, was fiercely swinging around and making loud noises. The team slowly approached the gorilla, keeping a safe distance as they tried to calm it down.

Just as the team was about to tranquilize the gorilla, it woke up and caused even more chaos. The gorilla became even more agitated and started to cause destruction in the hold of the plane. The team tried their best to subdue the gorilla, but it was too strong.

Finally, the team had no choice but to tranquilize the gorilla again. This time, the tranquilizer worked, and the gorilla finally fell unconscious. The team carefully removed it from the hold and transferred it to a secure location.

The experts checked its health and confirmed that it was in good condition. They discovered that the gorilla had escaped from its cage during the flight and had caused damage to the hold of the plane. The airport security and wildlife experts worked together to ensure that the gorilla was securely returned to its cage at the zoo.

The unexpected and chaotic arrival of the wild beast in the hold of the plane had caused quite a stir among the airport personnel, but the quick thinking and expertise of the ramp agent and the wildlife experts had finally resolved the situation.

Oh Scottish Wee Man, with twinkling eyes, A ramp agent, with a heart full of surprise, With a kilt and a smile, he’s a sight to see, As he guides planes in and out, with such glee.

He’s small in stature, but big in might, With a strength that belies, his wee height, He moves with ease, with a bounce in his step, Lifting baggage, with a smile on his rep.

The planes all listen, as he gives his command, With a voice as strong, as the land, And the passengers smile, as they come and go, For they know they’re in good hands, with the Scottish Wee Man, they know.

And though the winds may howl, and the rain may pour, He’ll be there on the ramp, with a smile and more, For he loves his job, and he takes pride in it, And all who know him, are grateful for it.

So here’s a toast, to the Scottish Wee Man, A ramp agent, with a heart of gold, he is grand, May he guide planes, for many years to come, And bring joy to all, wherever he’s from!

Ramp agents, towing with might,
In the department, they take flight.
Inglis, Straker, Olsen, Thomas too,
Their work, a wonder, so true blue.

Nelson, Adams, Warriner lead,
With Penson, Fraser, Baigent indeed.
Hanson, Ronan, Aiken so bold,
Willmott, Andrews, their story told.

Gallant, Finn, Johnson so bright,
Selak, Duni, Robbins with sight.
These names we mention, just a few,
Of the tow crew that shines anew.

In the Hall of Fame of Towology,
Their names etched in history.
We salute them, every one,
For the work they’ve done, their day begun.

With skill and strength, they do their part,
In the ramp’s towing art.
So here’s to the ramp agents we know,
With their planes in tow, to and fro.

We raise a glass and give a cheer,
For their service, strong, and so sincere.
In the Hall of Fame, they will shine,
Inspiring all, through time.

I am woman, hear me roar, With strength and grace, I stand tall and soar.

I am a ramp agent, my job takes flight, With every takeoff and landing, I stand up and fight.

I wear my badge with pride and grace, I am a symbol of strength and space.

For all the women who have come before, I am their voice, and so much more.

I know the weight of this responsibility, To keep our skies safe with agility. And I do it all with a smile and a nod,

For I am a woman, and I am not to be flawed.

So watch me work, and see me shine, I am the backbone of this industry of flight.

I am woman, hear me roar, And I will show you what women can do and so much more.