Hiring: Airline Wheelchair Assistant Company: Metropolis Technologies Location: Kenner, LA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 14:58:26 About the job Experience: •18 years of age •At least 18 years of age Required Skills: •A Wheelchair Assistant works at an airport facility and provides assistance to passengers traveling in wheelchairs. •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. •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 •Maintains a friendly and positive attitude and is attentive to each passenger’s individual needs; by assisting passenger with any problems, questions, or concerns Qualifications: •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 •Demonstrated capacity to lift passengers from the wheelchair to the seat on the plane •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 badge •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 Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!