Wheelchair Attendant - Buffalo Niagara International Airport BUF
Wheelchair Attendant - Buffalo Niagara International Airport BUF
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INTRODUCTION
Interested in working in aviation Are you looking for a job with stability and growth opportunities If you are looking for a career with growth potential and work well in a fastpacedteamoriented environment we want to speak to you!
Perks of the job:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Growth potential
*Parttime benefits could vary
WHY WORK FOR PRIMEFLIGHT
- We are committed to being a leading provider of commercial services within the aviation industry
- Our teams focus on maintaining a positive working environment and treating all team members with respect
- With more than 200 locations across the world we offer opportunities for career progression
- Enjoy a competitive pay scale
ABOUT US
- We perform a wide range of airport support services globally on behalf of commercial airlines. Join us for a rewarding career in the aviation industry!
Job Description
Our Wheelchair Attendant plays a vital role focused on assisting passengers with mobility challenges navigate through the airport. This position requires providing courteous and efficient service to ensure a comfortable and safe experience for passengers requiring wheelchair assistance. You will also be responsible for escorting passengers to and from various locations within the airport such as gates baggage claim areas and connecting transportation. Also the role involves handling wheelchairs and other mobility aids and providing information and assistance to passengers as needed.
WHAT ITS LIKE TO WORK AS A WHEELCHAIR ATTENDANT
- You like working as a team toward a common goal
- Safely and comfortably lift disabled passengers with assistance from one mobility device to or from an aircraft seat
- Push wheelchair passengers to and from gates
- Carry passengers carryon luggage
- Assist with checked and claimed luggage
- Roll customeroccupied 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
- You have a great attention to detail
- You enjoy working with a team or individually to accomplish your tasks
- Like to build long term relationships with your customers
- Physical activity may include:
- Stand and walk for extended periods of time
- Ability to lift 70 pounds or more and able to push a wheelchair with an adult in it
- Be able to hear and respond to the spoken voice and to audible alarms generated by terminal environment
- Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); Distance Vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more); Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors); 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 (threedimensional vision ability to judge distances and spatial relationships); Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)
Qualifications
- Minimum age of 18 years old
- Ability to read write speak and understand the English language to include documents
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to physically assist and transport passengers in wheelchairs
- Commitment to providing excellent customer service
- Comfortable working with computers mobile devices and tablets
- Ability to pass a drug screen
- Eligibility to acquire needed credentials and clearances (FAA TSA Port Authority U.S. Customs and U.S. Postal as applicable)
Airlines are 24/7 so we need our team members to be flexible to 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!
PrimeFlight Aviation Services Inc. is proudto be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at PrimeFlight Aviation Services Inc. without regard to race ethnicity religion color sex gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin ancestry uniform service member and veteran status marital status pregnancy age protected medical condition genetic information disability or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal state/province and local laws.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Intern
