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What is a ramp agent?
Oscar Robayo, the worker who sadly died, was a ramp agent. These essential airport staff work on the tarmac, guiding aircraft, loading and unloading luggage, and performing other crucial ground operations. Their job is vital for getting planes ready for departure and ensuring passenger safety, often in busy and potentially hazardous environments like the one in Montreal.
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