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PrimeFlight Aviation Services

Wheelchair Dispatcher

PrimeFlight Aviation Services, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199


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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:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

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

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 Dispatcher is responsible for coordinating and managing the efficient deployment of wheelchair services throughout the airport. This role involves scheduling and dispatching wheelchair attendants to assist passengers with mobility challenges, ensuring timely and effective service. You will monitor flight schedules, passenger needs, and attendant availability to optimize resource allocation and response times. Additionally, the position requires maintaining clear communication with airport staff, attendants, and passengers to facilitate a smooth and supportive experience for those requiring assistance.

WHAT IT’S LIKE TO WORK AS A WHEELCHAIR DISPATCHER

You like working as a team, toward a common goal

Coordinate the dispatch of wheelchair services throughout the airport terminals

Respond promptly to requests for wheelchair assistance from airline personnel and passengers

Manage the scheduling and routing of wheelchair attendants to maximize efficiency

Track the availability and location of wheelchairs and mobility equipment

Maintain clear communication with airport staff, including gate agents and customer service representatives

Ensure compliance with ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) guidelines and airport regulations

You have a great attention to detail

You enjoy working with a team or individually to accomplish your tasks

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

Minimum age of 18 years old

Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language, to include documents

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Previous experience in dispatch, or customer service

Ability to physically assist and transport passengers in wheelchairs

Commitment to providing excellent customer service

Comfortable working with computers, mobile devices, and tablets

Ability to pass a drug screen

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.