Wheelchair Lead at FLL Airport
The Wheelchair Lead oversees the wheelchair assistance team, ensuring efficient operations, high-quality passenger service, staff training, and compliance with airport regulations through coordination, issue resolution, and regular communication with airport personnel.
What It's Like To Work As A Wheelchair Lead :
- Oversee the daily operations of the wheelchair assistance team
- Coordinate and assign tasks to wheelchair attendants based on flight schedules and passenger needs
- Ensure compliance with all airport regulations and ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) guidelines
- Train new attendants in proper wheelchair handling and safety procedures
- Implement strategies to improve service efficiency and passenger satisfaction
- Address and resolve any issues or conflicts that arise during operations
- Exemplify PrimeFlight customer service and safety standards
- Perform any additional duties as assigned by management
Why Work For PrimeFlight?
Enjoy benefits like 401(k) with matching, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid time off, growth opportunities, and more (part-time benefits may vary)We are committed to being a leading provider of commercial services within the aviation industryOur teams focus on maintaining a positive working environment and treating all team members with respectWith more than 200 locations across the world, we offer opportunities for career progressionEnjoy a competitive pay scaleQualifications :
18 years of age or olderEligible to work in the United StatesMust have a valid state-issued driver's license with an acceptable driving recordCommunicate effectively in English (reading, writing, speaking)1 year of wheelchair experienceAbility to access and interpret information in print and electronically, including the use of electronic devices including IPads / Tablets, Computers, and Mobile DevicesEffectively communicate with colleagues and clients, both in-person and through electronic meansPass a background check and drug screenEligibility 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 holidaysTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skill, and / or ability. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential requirements.
Physical Activity / Working Conditions May Include :
Ability to lift up to 70 poundsProlonged standing and walking in an indoor / outdoor environment as applicableMay need to reach with arms and grasp with handsMay need to push, pullMay need to bend, stretch, squat, kneelExposure to moderate and at times high noise levelsBe able to hear and respond to the spoken voice and to audible alarmsTasks may involve repetitive motions of the arms, wrists, hands and / or fingersSpecific vision abilities required for this job include : Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more); 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)The pay rate listed on this post is what the company reasonably expects to pay for this position. However, individual compensation may vary based on factors including qualifications, skills, competencies, education, and experience.
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.