Wheelchair Attendant - RIC Airport

PrimeFlight Aviation Services

165d • Onsite

About The Position

The Wheelchair Attendant plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth navigation and comfort of passengers by assisting them throughout the airport, handling wheelchair equipment with care, prioritizing safety, and delivering exceptional customer service with strong communication and compassion for individuals with diverse needs.

Requirements

• 18 years of age or older
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Communicate effectively in English (reading, writing, speaking)
• Ability to access and interpret information in print and electronically, including the use of electronic devices including IPads/Tablets, Computers, and Mobile Devices
• Effectively communicate with colleagues and clients, both in-person and through electronic means
• Pass a background check and drug screen
• Eligibility to acquire needed credentials and clearances (FAA, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs and U.S. Postal- as applicable)
• Flexibility to work various shifts including nights, weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

• Complete necessary reports regarding wheelchairs or incidents
• Adhere to dispatcher gate orders
• 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 handling checked, carry-on, and claimed luggage
• Safely guide passengers in wheelchairs down the jet bridge
• Exemplify PrimeFlight customer service and safety standards
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by management

Benefits

• 401(k) with matching
• health insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• life insurance
• paid time off
• growth opportunities
• competitive pay scale

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees