Originally Posted by PurpleSmurf

Wow, this is interesting. In the days of old (not too old) FDX used to have them too. (I think it was for the int'l flights though). But yea their job is to over see the loading and the weight and balance for the aircraft (MANUALLY!!). Or they used to do it manually, I'm not sure whats changed. There's not too many people left on the Purple side who still do a manual without breaking a sweat. I don't think they teach the ramp agents how to do a manual anymore in classes. Anyone know?

I'm sure they'll have a laptop that does all the work....