Full-Time Wheelchair Supervisor - HPN Airport

PrimeFlight Aviation Services•West Harrison, NY

18h

About The Position

The Wheelchair Supervisor oversees the wheelchair operation at the airport, ensuring quality services for passengers with mobility challenges by leading a team of Wheelchair Leads and Attendants. This role involves training staff, enforcing service standards, and coordinating with other airport departments to ensure seamless operations. You will address complex issues and ensure passenger satisfaction and compliance with airport and regulatory standards are key aspects of this position.

Requirements

18 years of age or older
Eligible to work in the United States
Communicate effectively in English (reading, writing, speaking)
Proven ability to supervise teams effectively and handle challenging situations
Minimum of 1 year of experience in a supervisory role within customer service or airport operations
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
Pass a background check and 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
To 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.
Ability to lift up to 70 pounds
Prolonged standing and walking in an indoor/outdoor environment as applicable
May need to reach with arms and grasp with hands
May need to push, pull
May need to crawl and crouch, at times, in confined tight spaces
May need to bend, stretch, squat, kneel
Exposure to moderate and at times high noise levels
Be able 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 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)

Responsibilities

Supervise the daily operations and activities of the wheelchair service team
Ensure efficient scheduling of wheelchair attendants across various airport terminals
Monitor safety protocols and guidelines in wheelchair handling and passenger assistance
Train and mentor wheelchair attendants on best practices and customer service excellence
Manage and resolve any operational challenges or passenger complaints related to wheelchair services
Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members
Collaborate with airport authorities and airline staff to coordinate seamless service delivery
Oversee the maintenance, availability, and proper functioning of wheelchairs and mobility aids
Managing and supervising compliance of ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) regulations and airport/customer policies
Develop strategies to improve service efficiency, response time, and passenger experience
Prepare and analyze reports on wheelchair service operations, including usage statistics and attendant productivity
Foster a positive work environment, promoting teamwork and professional development
Coordinate emergency response procedures involving wheelchair passengers when necessary
Work closely with HR for recruitment, training, and management of wheelchair service personnel
Effectively supervise staffing and resources for the wheelchair service department
Exemplify PrimeFlight customer service and safety standards
Perform any additional duties as assigned by management