Airline Wheelchair Assistant
OREGON EMPLOYMENT DEPARTMENT
Portland, OR (In Person)
$36,150 Salary, Full-Time
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Job Description
Job Listing ID:
4489827Job Title:
Airline Wheelchair Assistant Application Deadline:
08/08/2026Job Location:
PortlandDate Posted:
05/11/2026Hours Worked Per Week:
40Shift:
Day Shift Duration of Job:
Full Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly. (Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.)Job Summary:
Airline Wheelchair Assistant Pay Rate:
Starting at $17.38 per hour + tips 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.NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!
PAIDTRAINING!
Responsibilities:
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 Maintains a friendly and positive attitude and is attentive to each passenger's individual needs; by assisting 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 assignedQualifications:
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 up to 75 lbs and push a loaded wheelchair up to 300lbs up and down inclines throughout the shift 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 badgeAppearance Guidelines:
Employees are expected at all times to present a professional business-like image, even when working behind the scenes. It is the policy of the Company that each employee's dress, grooming, and personal hygiene should be appropriate to the work situation and be consistent with the Company's business standards. For all male employees a fully grown in, well-maintained mustache, beard or goatee is permitted Facial hair must be neatly trimmed at one-fourth of an inch in length and may not present an unkempt appearance No visible...FOR FULL INFO FOLLOW APPLICAITON LINK!
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 becauseJob Classification:
Passenger Attendants Access our statewide or regional occupation report for more information about wages, employment outlooks, skills, training programs, related occupations, and more. CompensationSalary:
$17.38 per Hour Depending on ExperienceBenefits Offered:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Retirement Job RequirementsExperience Required:
NoneEducation Required:
High School Diploma/GEDMinimum Age:
N/A Gender:
N/AEmployer Will Perform:
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