Passenger Boarding Bridge & Baggage Handling & Makeup Systems Subject Matter Experts – Aviation[...]

CMTS LLC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 145,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

CMTS LLC is seeking a Passenger Boarding Bridge (PBB) SME based in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. This role focuses on the planning and integration of boarding bridge systems, requiring substantial experience in airport systems.

The ideal candidate will possess a relevant degree and significant experience in design, implementation, and maintenance of airport systems. CMTS offers competitive salaries ranging from $145,000 to $200,000 annually, along with a full benefits package including medical, dental, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with 10 years of experience.
• 20 years experience in relevant SME areas.
• Minimum 10–15 years in airport systems planning and design.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration and commissioning of Passenger Boarding Bridge systems.
• Review technical specifications and equipment schedules.
• Coordinate with airlines and contractors on technical requirements.

Skills

Technical writing

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Knowledge of airport operations

Education

Bachelor of Science in civil, mechanical or electrical engineering

Tools

Procore

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Job description

About Your Role

Passenger Boarding Bridge (PBB) SME

Building Power Systems Subject Matter Experts – Aviation & Infrastructure – PA/MD/NJ/DE

Pennsylvania | Maryland | New Jersey | Delaware

Full-Time | On-Site | PA/MD/NJ/DE

Responsibilities

Passenger Boarding Bridge (PBB) SME Responsibilities

• 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.

Baggage Handling & Makeup Systems SME Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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 for each respective SME.
• Demonstrated expertise with relevant systems, gate equipment, pre-conditioned air (PCA) systems, and aircraft ground power systems.
• Extensive knowledge of airport gate operations, apron safety standards, and terminal interface considerations.
• Experience supporting new terminal developments, expansions, gate modernization programs, or airport rehabilitation projects.
• Familiarity with applicable aviation, safety, accessibility, and operational standards governing respective systems.
• Experience evaluating manufacturers, equipment specifications, procurement strategies, and lifecycle considerations.
• Ability to develop and review technical specifications, design documents, equipment layouts, and construction submittals.
• Proven experience coordinating with airport operators, airlines, architects, engineers, contractors, and equipment manufacturers.
• Excellent technical writing, stakeholder engagement, and project coordination skills.
• Experience on large hub airport projects and multiple aircraft fleet types preferred.

Certifications / Licenses

None specified.

Software

• Procore
• e-Builder
• Microsoft 365
• Autodesk Construction Cloud / BIM 360
• Bluebeam Revu

Benefits

CMTS offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, professional development opportunities, and career advancement pathways.

Salary Range

• $145,000.00 - $200,000.00 annually

Equal Employment Opportunity

CMTS, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.