IND Wheelchair Supervisor

Menzies Aviation Careers; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Menzies Aviation in Indianapolis seeks a Supervisor for wheelchair assistance to oversee daily operations, staffing, and service quality for passengers with mobility needs.

You will supervise agents, coordinate with airline teams, ensure TSA/ADA compliance, and drive safe, timely passenger service in a fast-paced airport environment.

Qualifications

• 18 years or older; HS Diploma or GED.
• 1 year wheelchair assistance or airport operations experience.
• At least 1 year of lead or supervisory experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Ability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends, holidays.

Responsibilities

• Supervise wheelchair assistance operations across airport terminals, gates, and baggage claim areas.
• Assign work schedules, monitor staffing coverage, and coordinate service requests.
• Ensure timely, professional mobility assistance for passengers.
• Coach, train, and develop wheelchair agents.
• Address escalated passenger concerns and resolve issues professionally.
• Coordinate with airline personnel, gate agents, dispatchers, and airport teams.
• Ensure compliance with TSA, ADA, and company policies.
• Monitor metrics, response times, and service quality.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, attendance, and disciplinary actions.
• Maintain operational reports, staffing records, and incident documentation.
• Respond quickly to irregular operations and high passenger volumes.
• Promote a safe, professional, customer-focused environment.
• Ensure proper handling and maintenance of wheelchairs and mobility equipment.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Skills

Leadership

Verbal communication

Written communication

Conflict resolution

English proficiency

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our teams since 1833.

Since that time, we have developed to become a critical partner in the global aviation industry, delivering time-criticallogisticsservices at over300 locations in 65 countries, across 6 continents.

But at the heart of our business is our people.

Role Purpose

TheWheelchair Agent Supervisoris responsible foroverseeing wheelchairassistanceoperations and supervising wheelchair agents to ensure passengers with mobility needs receive safe,timely, and professional service throughout the airport. This role manages staffing, operational performance, customer service standards, and compliance with airport and airline procedures.

What you will be doing

• Supervise daily wheelchairassistanceoperations across airport terminals, gates, and baggage claim areas.
• Assign work schedules,monitorstaffing coverage, and coordinate service requests to ensure operational efficiency.
• Ensure passengersrequiringmobilityassistancereceivetimelyand professional service.
• Monitor employee performance and provide coaching, training, and development to wheelchair agents.
• Address escalated passenger concerns and resolve customer service issues professionally.
• Coordinate with airline personnel, gate agents, dispatchers, and airport operations teamsregardingpassengerassistanceneeds.
• Ensure compliance with airport safety procedures, TSA regulations, ADA guidelines, and company policies.
• Monitor operational metrics, response times, and service quality standards.
• Assistwith hiring, onboarding, attendance management, and disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Maintainaccurateoperational reports, staffing records, and incident documentation.
• Respond quickly to irregular operations, including delays, cancellations, and high passenger volume situations.
• Promote a safe, professional, and customer-focused work environment.
• Ensure proper handling and maintenance of wheelchairs and mobility equipment
• Perform other duties as requested

Safety, Security, Wellbeing and Compliance

You will have a responsibility and duty whilst at work to take reasonable care of the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and othersin accordance withprovided information, training, and workplace health and safety rules or procedures. The company is committed to providing a safe working environment for all staff members. In all areas of our business there is a potential risk to the health,safetyand welfare to everyone on our sites through the misuse of alcohol and drugs. As such the Company prohibits such misuse and carries out regular testing to enforce our Substance Misuse Policy.

What we are looking for

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• HS Diploma or GED
• One (1) year of wheelchairassistance, customer service, hospitality, or airport operations experience
• Minimum one (1) year oflead orsupervisory experience
• Excellent verbal and writtencommunicationskills
• Strong leadership, communication,and conflict-resolution skills
• Ability to work effectively in afast-paced airport environment
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime
• Knowledge of ADA compliance and passengerassistancestandards
• Airport terminals, gates, security checkpoints, and baggage claim areas
• Fast-paced environment with frequent passenger interaction
• Requires extensive walking and movement throughout airport facilities
• Exposure to crowded, high-traffic operational areas
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout shifts
• Ability to push wheelchairs andassistpassengers as needed
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Ability to respond quickly to operational and passenger service needs
• Must be able to read, write,understandand carry out instructions in English
• Must meet necessary requirements to obtain a security sensitive identification badge
• Must be able to verbally direct in English
• Must have good hearing and vision
• Treatall information as confidential

Diversity

MenziesAviation are a committed equal opportunity employer and encourage applications for suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, and maternity. We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where the different knowledge, perspectives, experiences, and approaches of our global workforce are represented. Where everyone feels valued and can reach their full potential.

As part of our recruitment process, we will always consider how candidates fit with our values which you can learn more about here.

Education

Required

High School or better.

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