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

This role handles varying responsibilities as a Wheelchair Attendant and Baggage Handler. As a Wheelchair Attendant, your primary focus is to assist passengers with mobility challenges navigating through the airport. This position requires courteous and efficient service to ensure a comfortable and safe experience for passengers requiring wheelchair assistance. As our Baggage Handler, you will be to ensure the timely, efficient, and safe handling of passenger luggage from check-in to aircraft loading and vice versa. You will be involved in loading and unloading baggage from conveyor belts and aircraft, ensuring that luggage is handled with care and sorted accurately according to flight destinations.

WHAT IT’S LIKE TO WORK AS A WHEELCHAIR ATTENDANT AND BAGGAGE HANDLER

You like working as a team, toward a common goal
Safely and comfortably lift disabled passengers with assistance from one mobility device to or from an aircraft seat

Roll customer-occupied wheelchair safely through terminal and up/down the jet bridge
Load and unload passenger luggage
Operate baggage handling equipment such as conveyor belts and trolleys
Sort and route baggage to the correct flight and carousel
Ensure timely delivery of baggage to and from aircraft
Complete any incident reports with accuracy
You have great attention to detail
You enjoy working with a team or individually to accomplish your tasks
Physical activity may include:
- Stand and walk for extended periods of time
- Ability to lift at least 70 pounds
- Must bend, twist, stoop and reach
- Must stand and walk for long periods of time
- Be able to hear and respond to the spoken voice and to audible alarms generated by terminal environment
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may become high at various times. Employee must be willing to wear/utilize company-supplied personal protective equipment (hearing protection) to mitigate their noise exposure
- 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
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to physically assist and transport passengers in wheelchairs
Ability to lift 70 pounds or more
Ability to work in an a physically demanding outdoor environment
Ability to read, write and communicate in the English language, this includes documents
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)

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.

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