skycap. noun. sky·?cap 'ski-?kap. : one employed to carry hand luggage at an airport.
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Candidates for skycap positions should be in good physical shape and be service oriented with good people skills. Skycaps are entry-level positions, usually requiring only a high school diploma or equivalent. Some airports may have a minimum age requirement. Most of the training is on-the-job.
By tradition, skycaps are tipped for their services. Generally tips are offered per piece of luggage or item; in the United States, tips of $3-5 US per item are common, with higher tips being offered for extra services such as checking overweight or excess bags or getting passengers in front of long lines.
In most cases, if it's an airline employee, he or she will decline taking your money. For airport employees, tips ($5 is customary) are appreciated. And for any employee who goes above and beyond, get in touch with the airport manager or airline to let them know the name of the employee who helped you out.