Wheelchair Attendant - Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

PrimeFlight • Buffalo, NY

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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
• Eligibility to acquire needed credentials and clearances (FAA, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs and U.S. Postal- as applicable)

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Growth potential
• Part-time benefits could vary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Support Activities for Transportation
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees