DISPATCH
Listed on 2026-08-05
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Customer Service/HelpDesk
Airport Operations & Services -
Transportation
Airport Operations & Services
Wheelchair Dispatcher
Now Hiring:
Wheelchair Dispatcher – $18.88/hour
Location:
Dulles Int'l Airport (IAD)
Schedule:
Full-Time: 5:30 AM – 2:00 PM, weekends & open availability required Company:
Huntleigh USA
Are you a detail-oriented, customer-focused professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Huntleigh USA is seeking a reliable Wheelchair Dispatcher to join our team and help keep our 24/7 airport operations running smoothly.
What You'll Do:As a Wheelchair Dispatcher, you'll play a key role in the coordination and communication of our wheelchair services team. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assign and dispatch Wheelchair Attendants throughout the terminal using a VHF two-way radio
- Prepare daily assignment tables and paperwork
- Monitor and ensure timely pick-up and drop-off of passengers according to schedules
- Maintain regular communication with airline personnel and passengers
- Distribute and collect radios, paperwork, and other tools at the beginning and end of shifts
- Track daily operations, file reports, and maintain accurate records
- Alert attendants to potential issues such as weather, traffic, or construction delays
- Answer incoming calls and route them appropriately
- Support management with additional tasks as needed
- A strong communicator with a professional and calm demeanor
- Highly organized and capable of managing multiple tasks at once
- Someone who works well independently and as part of a team
- Passionate about providing excellent customer service in a high-volume setting
- High school diploma or GED required
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Clear and verifiable employment history
- Valid U.S. work authorization
- Clean driving record
- Ability to pass a drug and alcohol test
- Minimum typing speed of 25 WPM
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Google Maps
- Previous dispatch experience is a plus
- Strong phone etiquette and radio communication skills
- Familiarity with the local metro area is helpful
- Office setting within an airport environment
- Must be able to sit for long periods and stay alert throughout your shift
- Flexible schedule required—including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Must remain calm and make decisions quickly under pressure
Ready to apply? Be part of a team that helps travelers move with care and dignity. If you're organized, reliable, and ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you.
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