PT Seasonal Wheelchair Attendant - FLL Airport

PrimeFlight Aviation Services•Fort Lauderdale, FL

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Wheelchair Attendant supports passengers who need mobility assistance as they navigate the airport. The role involves transporting passengers between airport locations, assisting with transfers to and from aircraft seats, handling wheelchair equipment carefully, and prioritizing passenger safety and comfort. The attendant provides helpful customer service to passengers with diverse needs and works in a fast-paced airport environment.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.
Communicate effectively in English in reading, writing, and speaking.
Access and interpret information in print and electronically, including using iPads/tablets, computers, and mobile devices.
Communicate effectively with colleagues and clients in person and electronically.
Pass a background check and drug screen.
Be eligible to acquire required credentials and clearances, as applicable, including FAA, RAIC, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs, and U.S. Postal credentials.
Be flexible to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Be able to lift up to 70 pounds.
Be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods in applicable indoor or outdoor environments; reach and grasp; push and pull; and bend, stretch, squat, and kneel.
Be able to hear and respond to spoken communication and audible alarms, and perform work involving repetitive arm, wrist, hand, or finger motions.
Have the required close, distance, peripheral, and depth vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Perform each essential job requirement satisfactorily; reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Safely and comfortably assist passengers requiring mobility support in transferring to and from an aircraft seat using appropriate devices.
Push wheelchair passengers to and from airport gates.
Assist passengers with checked, carry-on, and claimed luggage.
Safely guide passengers in wheelchairs down the jet bridge.
Ensure wheelchair brakes are properly placed before passengers exit the wheelchair.
Complete necessary reports regarding wheelchairs or incidents.
Adhere to dispatcher gate orders.
Promptly and helpfully address passengers’ questions or concerns.
Maintain consistent and punctual attendance at the assigned job location.
Follow PrimeFlight customer service and safety standards.
Perform additional duties as assigned by management.