About the Role
The 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 distribution 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.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Provide training and guidance to wheelchair attendants on proper handling and safety protocols
- Monitor service quality and passenger satisfaction regarding wheelchair assistance
- Handle passenger inquiries and concerns related to wheelchair services
- Maintain records and logs of wheelchair dispatches and assistance provided
- Collaborate with airport security and medical teams in case of emergencies
- Oversee the maintenance and readiness of wheelchair equipment
- Develop and implement procedures to improve service delivery and response times
- Liaise with airline and airport personnel to streamline wheelchair service operations
- Prepare reports on service metrics, challenges, and improvements for management review
- Exemplify PrimeFlight customer service and safety standards
- Perform any additional duties as assigned by management
Requirements
- 18 years of age or older
- Eligible to work in the United States
- Communicate effectively in English (reading, writing, speaking)
- 1 year of wheelchair experience
- Ability to access and interpret information in print and electronically, including the use of electronic devices including iPads/Tablets, Computers, and Mobile Devices
- Effectively communicate with colleagues and clients, both in-person and through electronic means
- Eligibility to acquire needed credentials and clearances (FAA, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs and U.S. Postal- as applicable)
- Flexibility to work various shifts including nights, weekends and holidays
- Ability to lift up to 70 pounds
- Prolonged standing and walking in an indoor/outdoor environment as applicable
- Ability to reach with arms and grasp with hands
- Ability to push, pull
- Ability to bend, stretch, squat, kneel
- Ability to hear and respond to the spoken voice and to audible alarms
- Tasks may involve repetitive motions of the arms, wrists, hands and/or fingers
- Specific vision abilities required: Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus
Skills
- Communication
- Customer Service
- Safety Protocols
- Scheduling
- Dispatching
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork
Location
- Airport
Work Type
- Full-time
- Flexible shifts
Experience Level
- 1 year of experience
Benefits
- 401(k) with matching
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Growth opportunities
About the Company
- PrimeFlight is a leading provider of commercial services within the aviation industry.
- We have over 200 locations worldwide.
- We focus on maintaining a positive working environment and treating all team members with respect.
- We offer opportunities for career progression.
Equal Opportunity
- 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 Service, 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.
