General information

Job Title
JFK Wheelchair Lead Agent F/T
Date
Thursday, October 17, 2024
State
New York
Base Pay Rate:
$ 21.00
City
Jamaica
Full/Part Time
Full Time
Shift
Overnight shift, P.M. shift
Shift Start

Time
02:00pm
05:00pm

Requirements and Description

N.B.: INTERVIEWS BY APPOINTMENTS ONLY. NO WALK-INS ACCEPTED.

AS PER MANAGER'S REQUEST, AN UPLOADED RESUME IS REQUIRED WITH YOUR APPLICATION.


Essential Functions:

  • Assigns activities of wheelchair agents and ensures completion of tasks for safe, transportation of passengers.
  • The Lead Agent position is a working, supervisory position and as such, Lead Agents perform wheelchair duties as follows:
  • Assists and transports passengers requiring wheelchair assistance at the airport to/from gate.
  • Carefully lifts special needs passengers up/downstairs of aircraft and in/out of wheelchairs in a safe manner.
  • Reads appropriate paperwork to identify name, flight information, date and special service request details to ensure special needs passengers are taken to the correct destination.
  • Assists special needs passengers in transporting and claiming personal belongings and baggage.
  • Reads the airport monitors to check arriving and departing information and sets up gate staffing in partnership with the dispatcher for incoming passengers who need special assistance.
  • Greets and escorts special needs passengers in a friendly and courteous manner.
  • Uses Avtech system to report pick-up and drop-off of special needs passengers.
  • Communicates instructions and special services to gate agent or other personnel for passengers requiring special needs.
  • Gathers wheelchairs in the concourse and returns them to the staging area for usage.
  • Establishes good working relationships with our client Delta Air Lines, inc, personnel
  • All other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications 

  • One plus year of relevant experience, with customer service in addition to supervisory experience.
  • Must be a local (in-state) resident. 
  • Valid State ID. 
  • Successfully pass pre-employment screening and background check.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age. 
  • Must have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986. 
  • Must complete ramp and SIDA training to obtain airport authority identification security. 
  • Prior experience necessary working in a fast-paced environment under time constraints. 
  • Must be able to maintain composure and professionalism when dealing with the frontline and customers all while answering the phone.
  • Must be open minded and ready to work as part of a detail-oriented team. 
  • Excellent customer service skills.  
  • Strong work ethic. 
  • Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.  
  • Ability to type and or use a computer keyboard with sufficient speed to meet the requirements of the role. 
  • Able to understand documents, learn and follow ticketing procedures, and other rules and regulations. 
  • Able to communicate information and instructions verbally and/or via radio equipment. 
  • Able to communicate effectively in a professional manner. 
  • Able to work quickly and efficiently to meet tight time restrictions.   
  • Must have flexible availability.

Benefits

  • Flight Benefits – exclusive travel privileges for yourself and your family with Delta Airlines
  • Competitive pay with daily access to earned wages
  • Paid holidays and paid time off
  • 401k company match upon eligibility

Legal

ERMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.