Ramp Tower Controller - San Diego, CA

Serco • San Diego, CA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

If you are an air traffic controller with the desire for something a little different, then Ramp Control may be for you. 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 San Diego International Airport is located next to harbor in San Diego, California with a clear view of the ocean and serves commercial aircraft from all over the world. You will be part of a team of professional air traffic controllers who staff the Ramp Tower. In this role, you will: 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

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 but not limited to: (i) ability to lean over work consoles/equipment to conduct panoramic surveillance of aircraft; (ii) distant and near vision correctable to 20/20 in each eye, with normal color vision; (iii) speech to communicate effectively and clearly in English; (iv) hearing to demonstrate no chronic disease of the ear that might interfere with the comfortable use of standard or cordless headsets; and (v) no hearing loss in either ear of more than 25 decibels in the 500, 1000 or 2000 Hz ranges and no more than a 20 db loss in the better ear by audiometer, using ANSI (1969) 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

Nice To Haves

• Air Traffic Control experience with a tower rating or certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Plan that includes counseling conditions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees