Wheelchair Attendant - Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

PrimeFlight Aviation Services; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company in the aviation industry as a Wheelchair Attendant at Buffalo Niagara International Airport! This role is perfect for those who thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and are committed to providing excellent customer service. You'll assist passengers with mobility challenges, ensuring they navigate the airport comfortably and safely. With opportunities for growth and a supportive work culture, this position offers a rewarding career path. If you are energetic, detail-oriented, and passionate about helping others, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Growth potential

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18 years old with strong communication skills.
• Ability to assist and transport passengers in wheelchairs.

Responsibilities

• Assist passengers with mobility challenges through the airport.
• Provide courteous service and ensure a safe experience.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Physical Assistance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Computers

Mobile Devices

Tablets

Job description

Wheelchair Attendant - Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) in Buffalo, New York

Description

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 fast-paced, team-oriented environment, we want to speak to you!

Perks of the job:

1. 401(k)
2. 401(k) matching
3. Health insurance
4. Life insurance
5. Vision insurance
6. Paid time off
7. Growth potential

*Part-time 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 and 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. The role involves handling wheelchairs and other mobility aids and providing information and assistance to passengers as needed.

WHAT IT’S 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’ carry-on luggage. Assist with checked and claimed luggage. Roll customer-occupied 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 and enjoy working with a team or individually to accomplish your tasks. You 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 (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)

Qualifications

1. Minimum age of 18 years old
2. Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language, to include documents
3. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
4. Ability to physically assist and transport passengers in wheelchairs
5. Commitment to providing excellent customer service
6. Comfortable working with computers, mobile devices, and tablets
7. Ability to pass a drug screen
8. 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 proud to 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.