Airport Passenger Assistant

GAT Airline Ground Support; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

GAT Airline Ground Support is seeking a Passenger Assistance Agent to help passengers through arrival and check-in, including support for those with special needs. The role involves assisting with wheelchairs, gate areas, and baggage where needed, while maintaining a professional, courteous image.

Responsibilities include operating jetways and reservation software, guiding passengers through security steps, and helping with documentation checks.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to read, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Able to greet and assist all customers in a prompt, friendly manner.
• Pass an extensive post offer pre-employment background check including fingerprinting and criminal history check.

Responsibilities

• Assist passengers through arrival and check-in processes and with special needs.
• Assist Ramp Service Agents to provide wheelchairs, strollers, and gate-checked bags.
• Operate jetway and reservation/ticketing software.
• Push wheelchairs through airport areas.
• Assist passengers with lifting bags up to 50 lbs.
• Inspect and verify passenger documentation.
• Direct passengers through Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Reservation software

Job description

Job Summary

Passenger Assistance Agent positions encompass facilitating airline passenger processing including check-in, assistance to the departure gate, baggage claim area, and common areas of the airport. Passenger Assistance Agents may also push wheelchairs and carry personal items of passengers. This position requires working in a fast-paced environment with time constraints to meet arrival and departure goals. A professional and positive image must be consistently displayed by the employee.

Responsibilities:

• Assist passengers as needed through arrival and check-in processes including support for passengers with special needs such as unaccompanied minors (UM), VIP passengers and passengers needing wheelchair assistance

• Assist Ramp Service Agents to ensure that wheelchairs, strollers, and gate-checked bags are made available for loading upon departure and delivery to passengers upon arrival

• Operate equipment to include the jetway, computer keyboards, and carrier-specific reservation/ ticketing software

• Push wheelchairs with wheelchair-bound airline passengers through all areas of the airport, including terminal and gate areas

• Assist with their personal needs and lifting bags at least 50 lbs.

• Inspect and verify passenger documentation

• Direct passengers through Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• Must have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience, and a high degree of attention to detail.

• Ability to read, speak, and understand the English language.

• Ability to stand for long periods of time

• Able to greet and assist all customers in a prompt, friendly, and courteous manner.

• Perform any reasonable customer service related job duty requested by Company supervision and/or airline customer.

• Must possess good communication skills and a friendly, outgoing personality.

• Pass an extensive post offer pre-employment background check, including fingerprinting and a criminal history record check required by federal law

• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays