Tips HR Dept. Skycaps assist passengers to and from taxis, buses, and cars, and they may check in baggage at the terminal entrance. At many air terminals, the skycaps are employed by the airport rather than by the airlines. They must wear a uniform. Shift work is required.
Skycaps lift and carry heavy luggage, and they handle baggage handcarts in the terminal.
The minimum age is 18 to 21, depending on the airline. Applicants must like to help people and be physically strong. One airline fills this job from the ranks of ramp servicepersons. This information may or may not apply to other locations.