Passenger Boarding Bridge & Baggage Handling & Makeup Systems Subject Matter Experts – Aviation & Infrastructure – PA/MD/NJ/DE

CMTS LLC•Philadelphia, PA

61d•$145,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

CMTS is seeking Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in Passenger Boarding Bridge (PBB) systems and Baggage Handling & Makeup Systems for aviation and infrastructure projects. These roles provide technical leadership and expertise throughout the project lifecycle, from planning and design to commissioning and handover. The SMEs will ensure compatibility, compliance, and efficiency of these critical airport systems, coordinating with various stakeholders including airport operators, airlines, designers, contractors, and manufacturers. The positions are full-time and on-site in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, and Delaware.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in civil, mechanical or electrical engineering with 10 years of experience or 20 years of experience working with Passenger Boarding Bridge SME or Baggage Handling & Makeup Systems SME
Minimum 10–15 years of experience in airport systems planning, design, implementation, and commissioning, including significant Passenger Boarding Bridge (PBB) experience.
Demonstrated expertise with passenger boarding bridge systems, gate equipment, pre-conditioned air (PCA) systems, and aircraft ground power systems.
Extensive knowledge of airport gate operations, aircraft compatibility requirements, apron safety standards, and terminal interface considerations.
Experience supporting new terminal developments, terminal expansions, gate modernization programs, or airport rehabilitation projects.
Familiarity with applicable aviation, safety, accessibility, and operational standards governing passenger boarding bridge systems.
Experience evaluating PBB manufacturers, equipment specifications, procurement strategies, and lifecycle considerations.
Ability to develop and review technical specifications, design documents, equipment layouts, and construction submittals.
Experience managing system integration, testing, commissioning, operational readiness, and handover activities.
Strong understanding of structural, electrical, mechanical, and controls interfaces associated with gate and terminal infrastructure.
Proven experience coordinating with airport operators, airlines, architects, engineers, contractors, and equipment manufacturers.
Excellent technical writing, stakeholder engagement, and project coordination skills.
Minimum 10–15 years of experience in baggage handling system (BHS) planning, design, implementation, integration, and commissioning, including airport terminal projects.
Demonstrated expertise in conveyor systems, sortation technologies, baggage screening integration, baggage makeup operations, and system controls.
Extensive knowledge of airport baggage operations, airline requirements, passenger processing workflows, and terminal logistics.
Experience with in-line baggage screening systems and integration with security screening technologies.
Strong understanding of baggage handling system capacity analysis, simulation modeling, throughput requirements, and operational performance metrics.
Experience developing and reviewing technical specifications, system layouts, control philosophies, and equipment procurement documents.
Familiarity with PLC-based controls, SCADA systems, networked control systems, and baggage management software platforms.
Experience supporting FAT, SAT, integrated systems testing, commissioning, operational readiness, and system acceptance activities.
Knowledge of system redundancy, maintainability, reliability, and lifecycle asset management principles.
Ability to identify and resolve complex operational and technical issues involving baggage flow, screening, sortation, and airline interfaces.
Proven experience coordinating with airport operators, airlines, security agencies, designers, contractors, and system vendors.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and technical leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience on large hub airport projects and multiple aircraft fleet types preferred.
Experience delivering baggage handling systems for major airport terminal expansions, new terminals, or airport modernization programs preferred.
Procore
e-Builder
Microsoft 365
Autodesk Construction Cloud / BIM 360
Bluebeam Revu

Responsibilities

Provides technical leadership for the planning, design, procurement, integration, testing, and commissioning of Passenger Boarding Bridge (PBB) systems for airport terminals.
Ensures compatibility between boarding bridges, terminal facilities, apron operations, and aircraft fleets while maintaining compliance with airport operational, safety, and accessibility requirements.
Supports coordination among airport operators, airlines, designers, contractors, bridge manufacturers, and commissioning teams throughout all phases of project delivery.
Serves as the technical authority for the planning, design, integration, testing, and commissioning of airport baggage handling and baggage makeup systems.
Responsible for system capacity planning, conveyor and sortation technologies, baggage screening integration, operational efficiency, and reliability requirements.
Provides expertise in coordinating system interfaces with airline operations, security screening systems, airport operational databases, and terminal infrastructure to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant baggage processing throughout the passenger journey.
Lead the planning, design, procurement, integration, testing, and commissioning of Passenger Boarding Bridge (PBB) systems for airport terminal projects.
Develop and review technical specifications, design criteria, equipment schedules, and construction documents for boarding bridge systems.
Evaluate gate layouts and ensure compatibility between passenger boarding bridges, terminal facilities, apron configurations, and aircraft fleets.
Provide technical oversight for boarding bridges, pre-conditioned air (PCA) systems, aircraft ground power systems, and associated gate equipment.
Review contractor submittals, shop drawings, equipment selections, and installation methodologies for compliance with project requirements.
Coordinate with airlines, airport operations, designers, contractors, and equipment manufacturers to address operational and technical requirements.
Assess aircraft compatibility, gate utilization, and operational efficiency considerations during project planning and design.
Support procurement activities, vendor evaluations, factory inspections, and equipment acceptance processes.
Lead factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), integrated testing, and commissioning activities.
Monitor construction and installation activities to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational requirements.
Identify and resolve technical issues related to equipment integration, controls, structural interfaces, and operational performance.
Support operational readiness, training, system handover, and transition-to-operations activities.
Provide technical recommendations to improve gate operations, maintainability, reliability, and passenger experience.
Lead the planning, design, implementation, integration, testing, and commissioning of airport baggage handling and baggage makeup systems.
Develop system concepts, design criteria, capacity analyses, and operational requirements for baggage processing facilities.
Review and approve baggage handling system layouts, conveyor routing, sortation strategies, and baggage makeup area configurations.
Provide technical oversight for baggage transport systems, sortation equipment, controls systems, and baggage screening integration.
Coordinate interfaces between baggage handling systems, security screening systems, airline systems, and airport operational databases.
Evaluate system performance requirements related to throughput, reliability, redundancy, maintainability, and operational efficiency.
Review contractor submittals, technical specifications, shop drawings, controls documentation, and equipment selections.
Support procurement activities, technology evaluations, vendor selection, and contract technical reviews.
Lead FAT, SAT, integrated systems testing, commissioning, and operational readiness activities.
Monitor construction and installation activities to ensure compliance with project requirements, operational objectives, and safety standards.
Identify and resolve technical issues affecting baggage flow, screening operations, sortation accuracy, and airline interfaces.
Collaborate with airport operators, airlines, security agencies, consultants, contractors, and system vendors throughout project delivery.
Support training, operational transition, system acceptance, and post-implementation performance assessments.
Provide recommendations to optimize baggage system capacity, operational efficiency, passenger service levels, and long-term maintainability.