Pay: $17.75 per hour.
The pay listed is the hourly range or the hourly rate for this position. A specific offer will vary based on applicant’s experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data.
Benefit Information: ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM Employee Benefits | Front Line Team Members
The Wheelchair Passenger Services Dispatcher / Coordinator at Nashville International Airport (BNA) is responsible for coordinating and assigning wheelchair service agents to ensure safe, timely, and professional assistance to passengers requiring mobility support. This position plays a critical role in supporting airline partners at BNA while upholding ABM’s standards for safety, service excellence, and operational efficiency.
The Dispatcher/Coordinator ensures compliance with ADA requirements, airline service agreements, and airport operational procedures while supporting the high passenger volume and dynamic environment at BNA.
Operational Dispatch & Coordination (BNA-Specific Environment)
- Receive and prioritize wheelchair service requests from multiple airline partners operating at BNA.
- Monitor flight schedules, gate assignments, delays, diversions, and irregular operations (IROPs) within BNA terminals.
- Assign wheelchair agents strategically across concourses to maintain efficient coverage and minimize passenger wait times.
- Adjust staffing coverage during peak travel periods, special events, weather disruptions, and holiday travel.
- Track service completion times to ensure compliance with airline service level expectations.
Airline & Airport Communication
- Serve as ABM’s primary coordination contact for airline gate agents, ticket counter staff, and BNA operations personnel.
- Provide real-time updates on service status and staffing coverage.
- Escalate operational challenges, passenger concerns, or safety issues to ABM leadership promptly.
- Maintain professional working relationships with airline station managers and airport stakeholders.
Safety & Compliance
- Ensure all wheelchair services are delivered in compliance with ADA standards and ABM safety policies.
- Promote safe passenger handling techniques and proper equipment use.
- Monitor adherence to airport security and badging requirements.
- Report incidents, service irregularities, or safety concerns according to ABM and BNA protocols.
Team Support & Workforce Coordination
- Support supervisors with shift coverage planning and attendance tracking.
- Coordinate agent assignments across BNA concourses to maintain balanced workload distribution.
- Assist with onboarding and training of new dispatch personnel as needed.
- Reinforce ABM’s culture of accountability, professionalism, and customer focus.
Administrative & Reporting
- Maintain daily dispatch logs and performance tracking records.
- Document service delays, complaints, and operational challenges.
- Assist management in preparing reports related to staffing levels and service metrics.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Prior experience in airport operations, aviation services, logistics coordination, or customer service preferred.
- Knowledge of Nashville International Airport (BNA) terminal layout and concourse operations preferred.
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficient in basic computer systems and dispatch software.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work flexible schedules, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
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ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the world’s largest providers of facility services and solutions. A driving force for a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable world, ABM provides essential services and forward-looking performance solutions that improve the spaces and places that matter most. From curbside to rooftop, ABM’s comprehensive services include janitorial, engineering, parking, electrical and lighting, energy and electric vehicle charging infrastructure, HVAC and mechanical, landscape and turf, and mission critical solutions. ABM serves a wide range of industries – from commercial office buildings to universities, airports, hospitals, data centers, manufacturing plants and distribution centers, entertainment venues and more. Founded in 1909, ABM serves over 20,000 clients, with annualized revenue approaching $8 billion and more than 100,000 team members in 350+ offices throughout the United States, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, and other international locations. For more information, visit http://www.abm.com.
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