Airline Wheelchair Assistant

SP+; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 15,911 - 22,661; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

SP+ is seeking a Wheelchair Assistant in Orlando, Florida, to provide assistance to passengers traveling in wheelchairs at the airport. This role involves pushing passengers to and from gates, ensuring safety, and exceeding customer service standards.

The ideal candidate will be at least 18 years old, have good communication skills, and be able to lift up to 75 lbs. Eligible employees will participate in benefit plans and an equal opportunity employer ensures a respectful workplace.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be able to clear a background and drug screen.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs and push a loaded wheelchair up to 300 lbs.
• Experience in customer service preferred.
• Able to obtain an airport badge.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to passengers traveling in wheelchairs.
• Push passengers in a wheelchair to and from their departure gate.
• Ensure wheelchair brakes are in place before allowing passengers to exit.

Skills

Customer service experience

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Job description

Overview

Bags, a Metropolis company, is on a mission to make every moment matter for a world on the go. As part of the largest mobility network in North America, we combine innovative technology with a customer-first mindset to transform the travel experience—especially at airports. From curbside to gate, our services eliminate the stress of traditional travel by streamlining baggage handling, check-in, and other key touchpoints. With over 23,000 employees across 4,000+ locations in North America and Europe, we’re reimagining how people move through their journeys—saving time, reducing hassle, and ensuring every step feels effortless and efficient.

Responsibilities

A Wheelchair Assistant works at an airport facility and provides assistance to passengers traveling in wheelchairs. Responsibilities include pushing passengers in a wheelchair to and from their arrival/departure gate, and assisting passengers with moving luggage to their vehicles, taxi stands, parking shuttle stations, and rental car stations. Wheelchair Assistants must maintain a friendly and positive attitude and always be attentive to each passenger’s individual needs. Communicating effectively and clearly. Asking each passenger the safety and security questions. This is a physically demanding position which requires on-the-job security training and the ability to receive all applicable airport security badges.

• Push wheelchair passengers to and from gates
• Roll customer-occupied wheelchair safely down the jet bridge
• Ensure wheel brakes are in place prior to allowing passengers to exit the wheelchair
• Complete any necessary wheelchair or incident reports
• Follow dispatcher gate orders
• Maintain a friendly and positive attitude and is attentive to each passenger's individual needs; assist passenger with any problems, questions, or concerns
• Maintain professional working relationships with fellow employees, supervisors, managers, airline employees, and airport authorities
• Exceed customer service standards
• Carry out other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Be authorized to work in the United States
• Must be able to clear a background and drug screen
• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs and push a loaded wheelchair up to 300 lbs up and down inclines throughout the shift
• Ability to lift passengers from the wheelchair to the seat on the plane
• Experience in customer service preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills using appropriate grammar, tone, and pronunciation to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
• Complete all required training including airport compliance
• Able to obtain an airport badge

Salary Range: $14.00/hr
Eligible for tips in addition to the posted hourly rate.

Benefits: Eligible employees will participate in the various benefits plans including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, long/short term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.

SP+ is an equal opportunity employer committed in policy and practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability or other classes protected by federal or state law. SP+ does not tolerate harassment of or retaliation against any employee or applicant on the basis of these characteristics, or because the individual exercised his or her EEO rights.