Wheelchair Agent - LAX

ERMC Aviation; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flight privileges after 30 days

Weekly pay

Full-time starting at 30 hrs/week

Paid time off

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401k

Discounts and wellness programs

Job summary

ERMC Aviation in Los Angeles is seeking individuals to join our team to provide wheelchair assistance to international passengers at the airport, from curb to aircraft. No experience is required as paid training is provided, and flight privileges are offered after 30 days.

This full-time role offers weekly pay, benefits including health, dental and vision, 401(k), paid time off, and exclusive discounts. You will work rotating shifts and ensure a safe, professional customer experience for every

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be able to obtain airport/state credentials.
• Proficient in English; knowledge of another language is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist passengers requiring wheelchair assistance at the airport from curb to aircraft.
• Push wheelchairs for passengers while maintaining a professional customer experience.
• Assist passengers requiring wheelchair assistance in transporting and checking in or claiming baggage.
• Lift and assist passengers up or down stairs of aircraft and in/out of wheelchairs.
• Collect wheelchairs from concourse and return to staging area.
• Follow safety and operational standards and report hazards per policy.
• Work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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.

• Flight Privileges: Offered after 30 days for employees and eligible family members!
• Weekly pay for hourly employees (may vary specific to state regulations)
• 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:

• Must be flexible to work within work hours assigned as the schedule is determined by a union bid process based on seniority
• 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.
• 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.
• Perform other related duties as assigned within the appropriate skill, experience, and capabilities expected for this position.

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.