Wheelchair Supervisor - (HPN)

Job No.: 000161 PrimeFlight Aviation Services Full-time • On-Site
  • Flexible Hours
  • Rotating Shifts
 Required Experience: Mid Level Location:  Westchester County Airport NY 
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The Wheelchair Supervisor oversees the wheelchair operation at the airport, ensuring quality services for passengers with mobility challenges by leading a team of Wheelchair Leads and Attendants. This role involves training staff, enforcing service standards, and coordinating with other airport departments to ensure seamless operations. You will address complex issues and ensure passenger satisfaction and compliance with airport and regulatory standards are key aspects of this position.

Compensation:

$17.00 Per Hour

Benefits Offered:

  • 401K Matching
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Vision Insurance

Qualifications & Requirements:

  • 18 years of age or older
  • Eligible to work in the United States
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience in a supervisory role within customer service or airport operations
  • Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
  • Proven ability to manage teams effectively and handle challenging situations
  • Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language, to include documents
  • Ability to use electronic devices including IPads/Tablets, Computers, and Mobile Devices
  • Effectively communicate with colleagues and clients, both in-person and through electronic means
  • Eligibility to acquire needed credentials and clearances (FAA, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs and U.S. Postal- as applicable)
  • Ability to work any day/shift, including holidays, within a 24/7 operation
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY/WORKING CONDITIONS MAY INCLUDE:
  • Ability to lift up to 70 pounds
  • Prolonged standing and walking in an indoor/outdoor environment as applicable
  • Must be able to push, pull
  • Must be able to bend, stretch, squat
  • Exposure to moderate and at times, high noise levels
  • Be able to hear and respond to the spoken voice and to audible alarms
  • Tasks may involve repetitive motions of the arms, wrists, hands and/or fingers
Specific vision abilities required for this job include: 
  • Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more); peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point); depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships); ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)
Airlines are 24/7, so we need our team members to be flexible and work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. The successful PrimeFlight Aviation Services team member brings their “A” game every day with energy and enthusiasm, respect for their team, and the highest regard for safety!

Job Responsibilities:

  • Supervise the daily operations and activities of the wheelchair service team
  • Ensure efficient scheduling of wheelchair attendants across various airport terminals
  • Monitor safety protocols and guidelines in wheelchair handling and passenger assistance
  • Train and mentor wheelchair attendants on best practices and customer service excellence
  • Manage and resolve any operational challenges or passenger complaints related to wheelchair services
  • Collaborate with airport authorities and airline staff to coordinate seamless service delivery
  • Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members
  • Work closely with HR for recruitment, training, and management of wheelchair service personnel
  • Exceed customer service and safety standards set by PrimeFlight
  • Perform any additional duties as assigned by management

How to Apply:

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Contact Information:

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