Unifi

Airport Wheelchair Lead - T6- JFK

Unifi  •  Jamaica, NY (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

General information

Job Title

Airport Wheelchair Lead - T6- JFK

Date

Sunday, September 27, 2026

Entity

Unifi Aviation, LLC

State

New York

City

Jamaica

Base Pay Rate:

$ 23.25

Full/Part Time

Full Time

Exempt or Non-Exempt Position

Non-Exempt

Shift

A.M. shift, Overnight shift, P.M. shift

Requirements and Description

N.B.: BUSINESS ATTIRE & PRINTED RESUMES ARE REQUIRED FOR INTERVIEWS.

INTERVIEWS BY APPOINTMENT, NO WALK-INS ALLOWED.

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

  • 2+ years 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

Unifi is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

"Unifi is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or veteran status."

Unifi

About Unifi

From arrival to departure, Unifi provides an unmatched scope of aviation services. We deliver consistently superior services that give customers the operational edge they need for success in today’s competitive air travel industry.

We provide a full scope of aviation services with expertise in such diverse areas as ramp and passenger handling, cabin and cargo services, operations and load control, aircraft and ground support equipment maintenance, crew transportation, security services, wheelchair and skycap services, flight control and operations consulting for domestic and international carriers in the U.S.

Our mission is to be the leading provider of aviation services by offering superior products at market competitive rates.

Industry
Aviation & Aerospace
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Atlanta, GA
Year Founded
2019
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