Ramp Tower Controller

1w1 week ago

City and County of Denver

Denver, US · Full-time · $76,000 – $88,000

About this role

Denver International Airport (DEN), the third-busiest airport in the United States, seeks a Ramp Tower Controller for the Airport Operations team. Work onsite in the Ramp Control Tower with a team of Controllers and the Ramp Tower Manager. Manage day-to-day operations including aircraft movements in non-movement areas.

Issue push, taxi, safety advisory, and instructions to aircraft via FCC licensed frequencies. Instruct aircraft during low visibility conditions using point-to-point guidance around snow plows, melters, and deicers. Coordinate aircraft gate parking assignments and manage deicing operations.

The Ramp Tower operates 24/7, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Shift assignments vary by operational needs with mandatory overtime during emergencies, staffing shortages, severe weather, and snow removal. Duties may extend to other airport areas as required.

Join a diverse, inclusive workforce of over 11,000 team members at the City and County of Denver. Foster equity while contributing to DEN's role as Colorado's economic engine, generating $36.4 billion annually. Embrace endless opportunities with purpose-driven work.

Requirements

FCC license to operate on aviation frequencies
Knowledge of non-movement area procedures at major airports
Ability to provide clear point-to-point instructions in low visibility
Availability for 24/7 shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
Readiness for mandatory overtime during weather events and emergencies
Familiarity with ramp coordination for deicing and snow removal
Clear verbal communication for issuing pilot instructions

Responsibilities

Issue push, taxi, safety advisory and instructions to aircraft in the non-movement area via FCC licensed frequencies
Instruct aircraft during low visibility conditions using point to point instructions in the non-movement area around snow plows, snow melters and deicers
Control the movement of aircraft in non-movement areas
Manage aircraft deicing operations
Coordinate aircraft gate parking assignments
Monitor ramp traffic for safe operations during irregular conditions

Benefits

Guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
457B Retirement Plan
140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year
Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date