Airport Wheelchair Agent

Are you looking for a flexible job in a friendly work environment where you have the opportunity to take home cash tips? Would you like to meet interesting people and assist airline passengers with their wheelchair and transportation needs? If you answered yes to any of these questions then Prospect Airport Services at the Tampa International Airport (TPA) is looking for you!

• Earn regular cash tips
• Advancement opportunities are available
• Full-time & part-time positions**

Available Shift(s):

• Mornings: 04:00 AM - 12:30 PM
• PM-Closing: 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM, 4:00 PM - 12:30 AM, & 4:30 PM - 01:00 AM
• Overnight: 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM

**Please note, for part-time the minimum requirement is three days (shifts) per week

Duties:

Airport wheelchair agents, also known as Passenger Service Assistants (PSA's), assist airline passengers in wheelchairs along with providing assistance to passengers with other disabilities (hearing impaired, visually impaired, etc.). These agents assist travelers needing special assistance on their arriving, departing, and connecting flights. Agents also provide en route restroom and restaurant stops, assist with luggage, and assist passengers to pet relief areas if needed. Lastly, wheelchair agents may be required to transfer passengers on and off aircraft utilizing an aisle chair.

This job requires candidates to be able to lift a minimum of 50lbs and walk and stand for long periods of time. Candidates need to be customer service oriented and have great compassion for others.

Qualifications:

• Applicants must have a valid drivers license or state ID and be able to pass a federal background check
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be able to physically perform required work
• Professional appearance
• Customer service skills
• Dependable, self motivated and responsible
• Ability to work a flexible, rotating schedule, including nights, early mornings, and weekends

About Prospect Airport Services:

Prospect Airport Services has over five decades of experience in the airline industry. With over 11,000 motivated associates and cutting edge proprietary technology geared up at full strength every day to meet the challenges of the air transportation industry. We provide superior customer service and top quality experiences while maintaining the highest levels of safety in everything we do. Our employees continually strive for professional excellence with a strong work ethic and integrity.

We are looking for applicants that take pride in their appearance, are responsible for their attendance, and that are comfortable working with passengers in an airport environment. For a number of people this job has served them well as a gateway to opportunities within the airline industry. So whether you're just winding up your career or just winding it down we may be a good fit for your needs. Additionally, Prospect has many opportunities for advancement, both in Tampa (TPA) and in the thirty-two other airports we service nationwide.

Prospect Airport Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $12.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Tips

Experience level:

• No experience needed

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to work weekends?

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Required)
• Time management: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person