Airport Wheelchair Agent (Delta) - SYR

Unifi; New York (NY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flight privileges

Weekly pay

401k for all employees

Exclusive discounts and wellness

Job summary

Unifi is seeking individuals to join our aviation ground services team. This part-time daytime role involves providing wheelchair assistance to international passengers at the airport, from curbside to aircraft. No experience required; paid training is provided.

You will help with check-in, baggage handling, and safe passenger transport while complying with all safety policies. Strong communication in English is essential, and candidates must be able to obtain required credentials.

Qualifications

• Must be proficient in English (Knowledge of another language is a plus).
• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Must be able to obtain credentials required by airport/state/customs.

Responsibilities

• Provide wheelchair assistance to international passengers at airport from curbside to aircraft.
• Assist with check-in and baggage handling for passengers needing wheelchair help.
• Lift and assist passengers up or down stairs when boarding or deplaning.
• Return wheelchairs to staging area after use and adhere to safety procedures.
• Report safety incidents or hazards per policy.

Skills

English proficiency

Customer service

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Part Time Days

Days of the week Shift Shift Start Time Friday, Saturday, Sunday A.M. shift 04:00am

Unifi has decades of experience in the aviation services industry. We continue to innovate, adapt, and grow by leaning on our experience and expertise in airline ground services. Our vision is to be the most respected company by providing exceptional experience getting aircraft and passengers to their destination safely. We are seeking individuals to join our growing team who are passionate, have integrity, and have empathy for how their words and decisions affect our employees, customers, and partners. No experience is required. Paid training is provided for all new employees. Join our team and see where the flight benefits can take you.

Job Summary: Responsible for providing wheelchair assistance to international passengers requiring assistance at the airport at all stages between curb side and aircraft.

Benefits

• Flight Privileges: Offered after 30 days for employees and eligible family members!
• Weekly pay for hourly employees (could change it specific to the state e.g. CA)
• Full time starts at 30 hours per week!
• Paid time off (for full-time employees).
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (for full-time employees).
• 401k for all employees.
• Exclusive discounts and additional wellness programs.

Job Duties

• Push wheelchairs for passengers requiring assistance at airport, ensuring professional customer experience.
• Assist passengers requiring wheelchair assistance in transporting and checking in or claiming baggage.
• Lift, assist passengers requiring wheelchair assistance up or downstairs of aircraft and in or out of wheelchairs.
• Gather wheelchairs from the concourse and return them to the staging area for usage.
• Adhere to all safety procedures and policies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned within the appropriate skill and experience capabilities expected for this position.
• Complete work in a safe and secure manner, following company safety and operational standards
• Immediately report safety and security incidents as well as potential hazards in line with the Unifi Fair and Just Culture Policy.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to obtain credentials required as per airport or state or customs requirements.
• Proficient in English (Knowledge of another language is an advantage e.g., Spanish…).

Physical requirements

• Must be able to frequently lift, move up to 70 lbs; Constantly push, pull up to 70 lbs; and constantly walk, stand, reach above shoulder, climb, crawl, stoop, squat, kneel, & bend.

Working conditions

• Must be able to work in rotating shifts and hours, nights, weekends and holidays, overtime.
• Must be able and open to work in outside weather conditions which may include severe seasonal elements.

" Unifi is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or veteran status."