Ramp Tower Controller

1w1 week ago

Serco North America

San Diego, US · Temporary · $60,000 – $70,000

About this role

Serco operates the Ramp Control Tower at the San Diego International Airport, one of the most unique international airports on the U.S. west coast. The airport is located next to the harbor in San Diego, California, with a clear view of the ocean and serves commercial aircraft from all over the world. If you are an air traffic controller with the desire for something a little different, then Ramp Control may be for you.

You will be part of a team of professional air traffic controllers who staff the Ramp Tower. Use your skills and understanding of the air traffic control system to coordinate the movement of aircraft on the non-movement side of the airport. Authorize aircraft pushbacks and taxiing to the movement area for hand off to the air traffic control tower.

Direct aircraft to the proper gate and deconflict them from other aircraft in the non-movement area. Use state of the art systems to provide situational awareness about anticipated aircraft arrivals and departures. Communicate with pilots using aviation radios and with dispatchers and airport personnel using FM radios and landlines.

If you want to be part of a team of professionals that make a difference at a dynamic and challenging airport, then apply today for this unique opportunity. This is a temporary/term position at a high-traffic international gateway.

Requirements

High School Diploma (or GED)
Minimum of four (4) years experience as a journey level air traffic controller with the United States Department of Defense or FAA
Mobility and fitness to safely work in an air traffic control type tower including ability to lean over work consoles/equipment for panoramic surveillance
Distant and near vision correctable to 20/20 in each eye, with normal color vision
Speech to communicate effectively and clearly in English; hearing meeting specific decibel standards
Successful completion of an education/experience background investigation as well as a fingerprint based criminal history record check
Ability to be granted and maintain a security badge as mandated by the Authority, FAA and TSA
Ability to meet all minimum drug screening and prohibitions as established by the Authority and under applicable law

Responsibilities

Use skills and understanding of the air traffic control system to coordinate the movement of aircraft on the non-movement side of the airport
Authorize aircraft pushbacks and taxiing to the movement area for hand off to the air traffic control tower
Direct aircraft to the proper gate and deconflict them from other aircraft in the non-movement area
Use state of the art systems to provide situational awareness about anticipated aircraft arrivals and departures
Communicate with pilots using aviation radios and with dispatchers and airport personnel using FM radios and landlines