Part-Time Wheelchair Attendant - MFE Airport

Part‑Time Wheelchair Attendant - MFE Airport Job Category: Airport Operations Requisition Number: WHEEL016605 Posted : May 26, 2026 Part‑Time On‑site Rate : $12 USD per hour Locations Showing 1 location BE THE REASON SOMEONE TRAVELS WITH EASE, BECOME A WHEELCHAIR ATTENDANT TODAY! Interested in working in aviation? Are you looking for a job with stability and growth opportunities? If you are looking for a career with growth potential and work well in a fast‑paced, team-oriented environment, we want to speak to you! WHY WORK FOR PRIMEFLIGHT? Enjoy benefits like 401(k) with matching, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid time off, growth opportunities, and more (Benefits may vary based on eligibility) We are committed to being a leading provider of commercial services within the aviation industry Our teams focus on maintaining a positive working environment and treating all team members with respect With more than 200 locations across the world, we offer opportunities for career progression SUMMARY OVERVIEW The Wheelchair Attendant is essential to ensuring the smooth navigation and comfort of passengers within the airport environment. Responsibilities include assisting passengers to and from different airport locations, handling wheelchair equipment with care, and prioritizing passenger safety. The role requires strong communication skills and a dedication to providing exceptional customer service to individuals with diverse needs. RESPONSIBILITIES Safely and comfortably assist passengers requiring mobility support in transferring to and from an aircraft seat using appropriate devices Push wheelchair passengers to and from airport gates Assist passengers with handling checked, carry‑on, and claimed luggage Safely guide passengers in wheelchairs down the jet bridge Ensure the proper placement of wheel brakes before passengers exit the wheelchair Complete necessary reports regarding wheelchairs or incidents Adhere to dispatcher gate orders Address passengers' questions or concerns with prompt and helpful assistance Demonstrate consistent and punctual attendance at the assigned job location Exemplify PrimeFlight customer service and safety standards Perform any additional duties as assigned by management QUALIFICATIONS 18 years of age or older Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment. Communicate effectively in English (reading, writing, speaking) Ability to access and interpret information in print and electronically, including the use of electronic devices including IPads/Tablets, Computers, and Mobile Devices Effectively communicate with colleagues and clients, both in-person and through electronic means Pass a background check and drug screen Eligibility to acquire needed credentials and clearances (FAA, RAIC, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs and U.S. Postal- as applicable). Airlines are 24/7, so we need our team members to be flexible to work various shifts including nights, weekends and holidays PHYSICAL ACTIVITY/WORKING CONDITIONS MAY INCLUDE Ability to lift up to 70 pounds Prolonged standing and walking in an indoor/outdoor environment as applicable Must be able to reach with arms and grasp with hands Must be able to push, pull Must be able to bend, stretch, squat, kneel Exposure to moderate and at times high noise levels Be able to hear and respond to the spoken voice and to audible alarms Tasks may involve repetitive motions of the arms, wrists, hands and/or fingers Specific vision abilities required for this job include: Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more); peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point); depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships); ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus) The pay rate listed on this post is what the company reasonably expects to pay for this position. However, individual compensation may vary based on factors including qualifications, skills, competencies, education, and experience. PrimeFlight Aviation Services, Inc. is proudto be an equal‑opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at PrimeFlight Aviation Service, Inc. without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state/province, and local laws. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr