Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
On-call
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Coordinated training
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Job Description
The position is within an airport environment, specifically focusing on managing the safe and efficient flow of aircraft in non-movement areas using advanced surveillance technologies. The incumbent operates under the general supervision of the Ramp Tower Manager and plays a crucial role in ensuring that ground traffic at the airport is coordinated effectively to prevent delays and incidents. This role is essential in maintaining orderly gate traffic management, including pushback sequences, engine start clearances, and taxi instructions. The employer places high importance on the incumbent's ability to work independently while following established procedures, and the role includes adherence to safety... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school graduate
- previous aviation experience desired such as airline dispatcher, pilot, air traffic controller, or ramp handling experience
- subject to drug and alcohol testing per non-DOT policy including pre-employment, random, reasonable cause/suspicion, and post-accident testing
Job Qualifications
- High school graduate
- previous aviation experience such as airline dispatcher, pilot, air traffic controller, or experience handling aircraft on the airport ramp
- ability to operate and troubleshoot communications and radar display equipment
- knowledge of airport ground movement procedures and regulations
- strong communication and coordination skills
- ability to work independently under general supervision
- basic understanding of emergency response procedures
Job Duties
- Make decisions involving the sequence and separation of gate traffic ready for pushback and engine start
- plan the sequence of arriving traffic using electronic aids prior to arrival at the airport
- merge arriving and pushback traffic to assure equitable treatment and minimum delays
- determine usability of and resolve problems with communications equipment, video camera displays, STARS radar display, ASDE-X radar display, and gate management computer programs
- instruct aircraft on push-back, taxi routes, intermediate hold points, and frequency transfer points
- initiate and respond to coordination with the FAA ATCT Ground Control Position regarding inbound and outbound aircraft movements
- execute procedures required of the local Surface Movement Guidance and Control System Plan during reduced visibility, the Ice Threat Management Plan during aircraft anti-icing periods, and the local Gate Hold program when initiated by the ATCT
- provide flight crews with field conditions, altimeter settings, weather conditions, navigational aid status, and NOTAMS
- report pilot-reported adverse weather, bird activity, and unsafe or unusual airport activities or conditions to the ATCT
- determine and notify emergency services of emergencies via Crash Phone
- perform lower grade level duties as necessary to meet operational requirements and proficiency maintenance
- provide on-the-job training to others
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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