Specialist, Airside Coordination (Term Opportunity Until April 2027)

Greater Toronto Airports Authority•Toronto, ON

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) is seeking a Specialist, Airside Coordination for a term opportunity until April 2027. This role is responsible for coordinating airside activities, including movement areas, aerial devices, and Remote Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), to ensure safe and efficient airport flow while mitigating operational risks. The Specialist will also assist in maintaining the Transport Canada operating Airport Certificate by executing the Airside Activity Program, managing gate and taxi lane restrictions, and overseeing the aircraft stand mix (ASM) and its dependencies. All activities must conform to Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) and Transport Canada aviation standards.

Requirements

Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in airport operations or airline operations.
Valid Provincial G Class Drivers’ License.
Must possess a D/AVOP permit or be able to obtain within 30 days.
Must possess an Aeronautical Radio License.
Post-secondary diploma or degree in Aviation, Engineering, or Business, or 10 years of equivalent experience in these fields.
Obtain and retain Transportation Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the provision of Apron Advisory, Air Traffic Control ATC, Flight Service Specialist FSS, Flight Dispatch or flying experience.
Experience with civil construction activities, or any airside technical related activities.
Project Management Professional designation.

Responsibilities

Participate in planning and coordination sessions for the annual capital construction program.
Assess, develop, and coordinate plans for the airside construction program with GTAA departments, NAV Canada, Airlines, and other airport community members.
Fulfill the function of the Airside Activity Coordinator via the Airside Activity Program (AAP) to coordinate all airside activities related to planned construction, routine maintenance, and ad hoc/special event requests.
Support day-of staff with airside coordination activities and emergency closure requirements.
Generate Notices-to-Airmen (NOTAMs) and Voice NOTAMs (VNs) as required.
Monitor Airside Coordination, Crane, and RPAS inboxes.
Assess airside coordination, Crane, and RPAS requests to determine operational and system impacts.
Develop and issue airside activity permits utilizing the MAXIMO (RMAX) software.
Chair the weekly Airside Activity Coordination meeting between internal and external partners, completing weekly closure maps and distributing minutes.
Develop materials and assist in chairing the Monthly Airline Coordination Meeting.
Support projects during all phases, including conducting reviews of design and phasing drawings, developing and reviewing plans of operation, attending project meetings, and monitoring project progress.
Conduct technical assessments and preparation of drawings using CAD/Microstation software.
Review and approve crane permit applications in line with the airport's obstacle limitation surfaces and TP312 requirements.
Plan, modify, and update aircraft stands and apron taxi lanes.
Design ad hoc parking plans and assess ad hoc non-standard aircraft movements.
Develop the Plan of Construction Operations (PCO) document and Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP) for Capital Rehabilitation Projects.