Wheelchair Dispatcher

Menzies Aviation; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Menzies Aviation in South Carolina is seeking a dispatcher to coordinate wheelchair and cart services, maintain records, and communicate with clients and staff. You will handle communications, tracking, and documentation with professionalism.

Ideal candidates have a valid US driver’s license, dispatcher experience, English proficiency, and the ability to lift 70 lbs. The role includes weekend/holiday shifts and pre-employment screening.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid US driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a dispatcher.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Pass pre-employment drug screen and testing.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Must be comfortable lifting 70 lbs repetitively.
• Must be comfortable working in all weather conditions.
• Pass FBI background check and obtain US Customs Seal.
• Must be available to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Must have a high school diploma, GED or six months' experience as an Operations Agent.
• Ability to remain calm and efficient under pressure.
• Competent in handling difficult situations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate wheelchair and cart services between the Client and employees.
• Maintain all service transactions in wheelchair tracking program (Watershed and Excel).
• Receive and respond to telephone and radio calls from Client representatives and employees in a professional and timely manner.
• Maintain and distribute tablets and radios.
• Complete all required documentation and reports in a thorough and timely manner.
• Keep supervisor informed of needs and problems in assigned areas; maintain cleanliness of the work area.
• Provide general information and directions to passengers.
• Project a positive image and respond to inquiries from airlines, staff and public.
• Attend meetings and in-services as required.
• Utilize appropriate communications channels and maintain records, reports and files as required.

Skills

Driver's license

Dispatcher experience

English proficiency

Lifting 70 lbs

Flexible shifts

Calm under pressure

Conflict handling

Education

High school 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-critical logistics services at over 300 locations in 65 countries, across 6 continents.

But at the heart of our business is our people.

Role Purpose

Coordinate wheelchair and cart services between the Client and employees. Ensures all data is recorded according to company.

What you will be doing

• Must be familiar with and abide by all Client/company regulations
• Work with Client Special Services Representatives to ensure all requests for services are met.
• Escalate issues to operations Manager Immediately.
• Communicate and interact courteously and tactfully with fellow employees and passengers if necessary.
• Maintain all service transactions in wheelchair tracking program (Watershed and Excel) format.
• Receive and respond to telephone and radio calls from Client representatives and employees in a professional and timely manner.
• Maintain and distribute tablets and radios.
• Always complete the appropriate documentation and reports in thorough and timely manner.
• Keep supervisor informed of needs and problems in assigned areas, maintain cleanliness of immediate work area and report maintenance needs.
• Provide general information and directions to passengers.
• Project a positive image and respond to inquiries from airlines, staff and public in a courteous manner.
• Attend meetings and in services as required.
• Utilize appropriate communications channels and maintain records, reports and files as required.
• Must be attired in proper uniform or business attire as directed by company officials and identification must always be visible.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures and participate in achievement of company objectives.
• Utilize company and client equipment, supplies and resources in a conscientious, cost-effective manner.
• 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 others in accordance with provided 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, safety and 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:

• Possess valid US driver's license with a clean driving record
• 1+ years of experience as a dispatcher
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Pass pre-employment drug screen and all pre-employment testing
• Ability to proficiently read, write and speak English
• Must be comfortable lifting 70lbs repetitively
• Must be comfortable working in all weather conditions
• Pass FBI background and obtain US Customs Seal
• Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays
• Must have high school diploma, GED or six months' experience as an Operations Agent
• Ability to remain calm and efficient under pressure
• Competent in handling difficult situations

Diversity

Menzies Aviation 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.

Please be aware that as part of our recruitment process, we may look to use a variety of resourcing tools to help us understand your skills and experience in relation to the role. Please feel free to contact to recruiter below, if there are any reasonable adjustments to our process that you would like us to consider.

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

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