Airport Wheelchair Lead - T6- JFK

Unifi; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 62.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flight benefits

Earned wages access

Paid holidays

401k match

Zusammenfassung

Unifi Aviation, LLC in New York is seeking a Lead Agent to supervise wheelchair assistance operations and physically assist passengers, coordinating with Delta staff to ensure safe, on-time transport to gates.

The role combines hands-on wheelchair duties with frontline supervision, requiring 3+ years in customer service and supervisory roles, a valid state ID, and ability to work in a fast-paced airport environment.

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years of customer service experience with supervisory exposure.
• Must be a local in-state resident with valid State ID.
• Able to pass pre-employment screening and background checks.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment under time constraints.

Aufgaben

• Supervise wheelchair agents and ensure task completion for safe passenger transport.
• Assist and transport passengers requiring wheelchair assistance to/from gates.
• Read paperwork to identify flight and special service details and coordinate with dispatch for staffing.

Kenntnisse

Customer service

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Jobbeschreibung

N.B.: BUSINESS ATTIRE & PRINTED RESUMES ARE REQUIRED FOR INTERVIEWS.

INTERVIEWS BY APPOINTMENT, NO WALK-INS ALLOWED.

Essential Functions:

• Assigns activities of wheelchair agents and ensures completion of tasks for safe, transportation of passengers.
• The Lead Agent position is a working, supervisory position and as such, Lead Agents perform wheelchair duties as follows:
• Assists and transports passengers requiring wheelchair assistance at the airport to/from gate.
• Carefully lifts special needs passengers up/downstairs of aircraft and in/out of wheelchairs in a safe manner.
• Reads appropriate paperwork to identify name, flight information, date and special service request details to ensure special needs passengers are taken to the correct destination.
• Assists special needs passengers in transporting and claiming personal belongings and baggage.
• Reads the airport monitors to check arriving and departing information and sets up gate staffing in partnership with the dispatcher for incoming passengers who need special assistance.
• Greets and escorts special needs passengers in a friendly and courteous manner.
• Uses Avtech system to report pick-up and drop-off of special needs passengers.
• Communicates instructions and special services to gate agent or other personnel for passengers requiring special needs.
• Gathers wheelchairs in the concourse and returns them to the staging area for usage.
• Establishes good working relationships with our client Delta Air Lines, inc, personnel
• All other duties as assigned

BasicQualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience, with customer service in addition to supervisory experience.
• Must be a local (in-state) resident.
• Valid State ID.
• Successfully pass pre-employment screening and background check.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986.
• Must complete ramp and SIDA training to obtainairport authority identification security.
• Prior experience necessary working in a fast-paced environment under time constraints.
• Must be able to maintain composure and professionalism when dealing with the frontline and customers all while answering the phone.
• Must be open minded and ready to work as part of a detail-oriented team.
• Strong work ethic.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to type and or use a computer keyboard with sufficient speed to meet the requirements of the role.
• Able to understand documents, learn and follow ticketing procedures, and other rules and regulations.
• Able to communicate information and instructions verbally and/or via radio equipment.
• Able to communicate effectively in a professional manner.
• Able to work quickly and efficiently to meet tight time restrictions.
• Must have flexible availability.
• Flight Benefits – exclusive travel privileges for yourself and your family with Delta Airlines
• Competitive pay with daily access to earned wages
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• 401k company match upon eligibility

Legal

Unifi is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

"Unifi is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or veteran status."