Tower Coordinator - O'Hare International Airport

Menzies Aviation Careers•Chicago, IL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tower Coordinator will provide control to aircraft arriving or departing in the non-movement area, in to and out of ramp/gate area in safe flow of arrivals and departures to improve on-time performance and reduce taxi delays in efficient manner, and by issuing instructions to pilots to keep aircraft properly separated in the non-movement area. The Tower Controller will provide ramp traffic advisory services to pilots including maintenance crew when towing aircraft, ramp conditions, and safety.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older
Possess valid US driver's license with a clean driving record
Pass pre-employment drug screen and all pre-employment testing
Ability to proficiently read, write and speak English
Must be comfortable working in all weather conditions
Pass FBI background and obtain US Customs Seal
Must have high school diploma, GED or six months experience as a Tower Coordinator
Excellent communication skills
Ability to remain calm and efficient under pressure
Competent in handling difficult situations
Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

Nice To Haves

College degree with aviation focus
Ramp Tower or FAA Air Traffic Control School
Aircraft Dispatch certification
Pilots license (SPC, SPL, PPL, CPL, CFI)
FAA Radio communication phraseology.
Strong radio communication skills

Responsibilities

Control of aircraft to and from ramp in the non-movement areas.
Anticipate aircraft movements in coordination with FAA Ground Control.
Sequence and separation for pushback and engine start at the gates.
Prepare for sequence of arriving traffic prior to arrival at the ramp.
Merging of arriving and pushback traffic that will assure all aircraft equitable treatment and provide for minimum delays.
Resolves problems with: Communications equipment, Autobahn Flight arrival Monitor (Ground Radar) display, Gate Explorer display, Gate Management computer programs.
Instruct aircraft how and when to push-back, instruct aircraft when to taxi, who to follow, and frequency transfer points to metering.
Coordinate with airport authority when necessary.
Update Flight Information in all applicable programs.
Required to attend the mandatory training imposed by the Company and Airlines as per job role.
Other duties as assigned.