Job Description

About Our Job

Denver International Airport (DEN) is the third-busiest airport in the United States and one of the top ten busiest airports in the world, connecting our community globally through flight and business. DEN is the primary economic engine for the state of Colorado, generating more than $33 billion for the region annually and employing nearly 30,000 people. At DEN, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We celebrate individuality and uplift all races, ethnicities, gender identities, national origins, ages, abilities, religion, and LGBTQIA+ communities. We know that our diversity makes us stronger, and we strive to keep diversity, equity and inclusion at the center of all that we do.

The Airside Operations team at Denver International Airport (DEN) has an opening for a Ramp Tower Control Officer. This position will work with a team of other Officers and the Ramp Tower Manager (RTM) to manage the day-to-day operations at Denver International Airport. In this position you will work in the Ramp Tower to control the movement of aircraft in the non-movement areas. You will also assist with other activities, such as Deice Manager, Emergency Operations and Snow Removal.

In this position you can learn all about Ramp Control with additional increasing responsibilities and potential growth. Other responsibilities include:

• Issues push, taxi, safety advisory and instructions to aircraft in the non-movement area via FCC licensed frequencies. Controls the movement of aircraft and serves as focal point for the safe, efficient and expeditious flow of aircraft ingress and egress within the confines of the ramp, based on FAA standards.
• Assists the duty Ramp Tower Supervisor and Airport Operations Supervisor with managing, coordinating, and resolving airport emergencies, security problems, environmental issues, and other unusual events affecting airport operations.
• Coordinates aircraft movements with the FAA Tower, airlines, deice companies, city agencies, or any other entity necessary to ensure the smooth operation of ramp tower functions.
• Assists in the coordination and execution of snow removal activities on non-movement area taxiways, deice pads, and concourse gate areas.
• Keeps current in changes to airfield layout and construction and aircraft management policies and procedures associated with the operations of the ramp tower.
• Works with specialized hardware and software including video cameras, aircraft monitoring systems, gate management systems, and VHF radio equipment to safely communicate, monitor, and control aircraft movement.
• Collaborates with DEN departments and airlines to identify and resolve issues that arise during day-to-day operations.
• Contributes to Ramp Tower team through participation in team meetings, work on additional projects, and involvement in problem-solving on issues that impact the Ramp Tower and Airport Operations.
• Other duties as assigned

About You

We are looking for someone who is passionate about customer service and teamwork, an excellent communicator, and can multi-task effectively in highly stressful situations. In addition, the ideal candidate will be comfortable using technology in their everyday work environment and will have experience similar to Air Traffic or Ramp Tower Control.

We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:

• Education: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.
• Experience: Four (4) years of experience of the type and at the level of Aviation Operations Representative or equivalent in an aviation environment.
• Licensures/Certification(s): Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.
• Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education.

FBI Background Check: FBI criminal background check is required for all positions at Denver International Airport (DEN). Employees are also required to report any felony convictions and/or moving violations to maintain this clearance and be eligible for continued employment. By position, a pre-employment physical/drug test may be required.

Snow / Emergency Duties: Denver International Airport is a 24/7/365 team operation. If weather conditions warrant or an emergency crisis occurs, all DEN employees can be required to work extended hours and/or shifts.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CA2805 Airport Operations Officer Airfield and Ramp Tower

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Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$30.82 - $47.77

Starting Pay

Based on education and experience

Agency

Denver International Airport

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

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Job Tags

Local area, Felony friendly, Shift work,

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