Ramp Tower Controller - Denver International Airport

denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life-long pension

457B Retirement Plan

PTO 140 hours in first year + 12 paid/

1 personal holiday

Wellness Day

Volunteer Day

Medical/dental/vision plans

Job summary

City and County of Denver is seeking a Ramp Tower Controller to manage aircraft movements in the non-movement area at Denver International Airport (DEN). The role requires coordinating with FAA standards and supporting a 24/7 ramp operations environment.

The position offers onsite work at DEN with mandatory overtime during emergencies and variable shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Join a large, diverse team providing essential airport services and security.

Responsibilities

• Issues push, taxi, safety advisory and instructions to aircraft in the non-movement area via FCC licensed frequencies.
• Instructs aircraft during low visibility conditions using point to point instructions in the non-movement area around snow plows, snow melters and deicers.
• 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 non-movement area, based on FAA standards.
• Assists the duty Ramp Tower Supervisor with managing, coordinating, and resolving airport emergencies, security problems, environmental issues, and other unusual events affecting airport operations.
• Assists the duty Ramp Tower Supervisor by coordinating numerous operational, engineering, construction, maintenance, contractor, tenant, and other necessary activities in the non-movement area.
• Identifies and coordinates corrective action for non-movement area abnormalities such as construction activities, aircraft conflicts, and aircraft emergencies.
• 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 the duty Ramp Tower Supervisor in the coordination and execution of special movements on the airfield such as VIP visits, charter operations, air evacuations, prisoner flights, military operations, etc.
• Assists the duty Ramp Tower Supervisor 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

Job description

About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose - for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. New hires are typically brought into the organization between $38.00- $44.00/hour. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

Location & Schedule

This position works exclusively onsite at Denver International Airport in the Ramp Control Tower. While most duties will be performed from this location, operational needs may require work from other areas within the airport.

The Ramp Tower operates 24/7, including nights, weekends, and holidays. This position is subject to mandatory overtime based on operational need during any airport or citywide emergency, and irregular or emergency operations at DEN, including staffing shortages, severe weather, aircraft deicing operations, and snow removal operations. Shift assignments, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays, will vary according to operational requirements.

Who We Are & What You'll Do

About DEN

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 $36.4 billion for the region annually and employing nearly 40,000 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 Airport Operations team at Denver International Airport (DEN) has an opening for a Ramp Tower Controller. This position will work with a team of other Controllers and the Ramp Tower Manager (RTM) in the Ramp Control Tower to manage the day-to-day operations at Denver International Airport. In this position you will work on site in the Ramp Control Tower to control the movement of aircraft in the non-movement areas, manage aircraft deicing operations, and coordinate aircraft gate parking assignments. Ramp Tower Controllers at DEN can expect to work any shift, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as well as mandatory overtime based on operational need during any airport or citywide emergency, and irregular or emergency operations at DEN, including staffing shortages, severe weather, aircraft deicing operations, and snow removal operations.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Issues push, taxi, safety advisory and instructions to aircraft in the non-movement area via FCC licensed frequencies.
• Instructs aircraft during low visibility conditions using point to point instructions in the non-movement area around snow plows, snow melters and deicers.
• 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 non-movement area, based on FAA standards.
• Assists the duty Ramp Tower Supervisor with managing, coordinating, and resolving airport emergencies, security problems, environmental issues, and other unusual events affecting airport operations.
• Assists the duty Ramp Tower Supervisor by coordinating numerous operational, engineering, construction, maintenance, contractor, tenant, and other necessary activities in the non-movement area.
• Identifies and coordinates corrective action for non-movement area abnormalities such as construction activities, aircraft conflicts, and aircraft emergencies.
• 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 the duty Ramp Tower Supervisor in the coordination and execution of special movements on the airfield such as VIP visits, charter operations, air evacuations, prisoner flights, military operations, etc.
• Assists the duty Ramp Tower Supervisor 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