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GAT Airline Ground Support

Airport Passenger Assistance Agent

GAT Airline Ground Support, Kenner, Louisiana, us, 70097

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Job Summary Passenger Assistance Agent positions encompass facilitating airline passenger processing including check‑in, assistance to the departure gate, baggage claim area, and common areas of the airport. Passenger Assistance Agents may also push wheelchairs and carry personal items of passengers. This position requires working in a fast‑paced environment with time constraints to meet arrival and departure goals. A professional and positive image must be consistently displayed by the employee.

Responsibilities

Assist passengers as needed through arrival and check‑in processes including support for passengers with special needs such as unaccompanied minors (UM), VIP passengers and passengers needing wheelchair assistance

Assist Ramp Service Agents to ensure that wheelchairs, strollers, and gate‑checked bags are made available for loading upon departure and delivery to passengers upon arrival

Operate equipment to include the jetway, computer keyboards, and carrier‑specific reservation/ ticketing software

Push wheelchairs with wheelchair‑bound airline passengers through all areas of the airport, including terminal and gate areas

Assist with personal needs and lift bags of at least 50 lbs.

Inspect and verify passenger documentation

Direct passengers through Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age

Must have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience and a high degree of attention to detail

Ability to read, speak, and understand the English language

Ability to stand for long periods of time

Able to greet and assist all customers in a prompt, friendly, and courteous manner

Perform any reasonable customer service related job duty requested by Company supervision and/or airline customer

Must possess good communication skills and a friendly, outgoing personality

Pass an extensive post‑offer pre‑employment background check, including fingerprinting and a criminal history record check required by federal law

Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Sales and Business Development

Industry Airlines and Aviation

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