Wheelchair Attendant YYC Airport

BE THE REASON SOMEONE TRAVELS WITH EASE BECOME A WHEELCHAIR ATTENDANT TODAY!

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!

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

SUMMARY OVERVIEW

The Wheelchair Attendant is essential to ensuring the smooth navigation and comfort of passengers within the airport environment. Responsibilities include assisting passengers to and from different airport locations handling wheelchair equipment with care and prioritizing passenger safety. The role requires strong communication skills and a dedication to providing exceptional customer service to individuals with diverse needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safely and comfortably assist passengers requiring mobility support in transferring to and from an aircraft seat using appropriate devices
• Push wheelchair passengers to and from airport gates
• Assist passengers with handling checked carry-on and claimed luggage
• Safely guide passengers in wheelchairs down the jet bridge
• Ensure the proper placement of wheel brakes before passengers exit the wheelchair
• Complete necessary reports regarding wheelchairs or incidents
• Adhere to dispatcher gate orders
• Address passengers questions or concerns with prompt and helpful assistance
• Demonstrate consistent and punctual attendance at the assigned job location
• Exemplify PrimeFlight customer service and safety standards
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by management

QUALIFICATIONS

• 18 years of age or older
• Eligible to work in Canada
• Communicate effectively in English (reading writing speaking)
• 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
• Eligible to pass a background check and obtain and maintain a RAIC (Restricted Area Identity Card)
• 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.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY/WORKING CONDITIONS MAY INCLUDE:

• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds
• Prolonged standing and walking in an indoor/outdoor environment as applicable
• Must be able to reach with arms and grasp with hands
• Must be able to push pull
• Must be able 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)

PrimeFlight Aviation Services Inc. is proudto 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.

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1