WHEELCHAIR AGENT

Huntleigh USA CorporationFort Lauderdale, FloridaOn-sitePart-timeListed 4 hours ago

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About this role

Job Title: Passenger Service Attendant – Wheelchair Agent/cabin cleaner

Reports To: Supervisor/Manager/Dispatcher (varies by operational size of location)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, eligible for overtime as governed by federal and/or state law

Position Objective: To fulfill the passenger services obligation for airline passengers who require a wheelchair either by necessity or for comfort.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Transport passengers safely to and from required locations remaining alert to potential hazards which may cause an accident.

- Provide special assistance, general information, and directions to passengers as necessary in order to provide positive passenger relations.

- Project a positive and friendly image when interacting with passengers, responding to inquiries from airlines, staff, and the general public.

- Coordinate with dispatcher for assignments and gate agents regarding wheelchair assisted passengers.

- Comply with all Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoint screening requirements and processes.

- Complete incident reports for accidents and out of the ordinary events while transporting passengers.

- Complete wheelchair logs to document pushes.

- Perform other duties as required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

- Must be able to lift, squat, stoop, push, stand, and bend throughout the course of a shift.

- Must be able to lift, carry, and/or hold 75 pounds or more.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

- If over 18 a High School Diploma, GED or equivalent may be required in some locations.

- Must have reliable transportation

- Must have a reliable telephone number for contact.

- Ability to read, write, speak, and follow verbal and written instructions in English.

- Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol test as required (DOT or Non DOT) and submit to random testing requirements.

REQUIRED TRAINING:

- Must complete any applicable Huntleigh and airline specific training as required.

APPEARANCE:

- Maintain a neat, well groomed, professional image at all times.

- Meet uniform standards as required

- No facial piercings

- No tattoos below the wrist or above the neck.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS
• High School Diploma or equivalent may be required in some locations.
• Must have reliable transportation
• Ability to read, writes, speak, and follow verbal and written instructions in English.
• Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol test as required (DOT or Non DOT) and submit to 
random testing requirements.