Tower Coordinator - O'Hare International Airport

Aircraft-Service-International-Group-; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Menzies Aviation is hiring a Tower Coordinator at Chicago O'Hare International Airport. You will control aircraft movements in non-movement areas and coordinate with FAA Ground Control to ensure on-time performance and safe taxiing.

The role requires adaptability to all weather, weekend and holiday shifts, and tasks like updating flight information and managing ramp sequencing. Training is provided as required by the company and airlines.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Possess valid US driver9 license with a clean driving record.
• Pass pre-employment drug screen and all pre-employment testing.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Must be comfortable working in all weather conditions.
• Pass FBI background and obtain US Customs Seal.
• Must be flexible to work any shift 7 days a week including weekends, nights and holidays.
• High school diploma or GED or six months experience as a Tower Coordinator.

Responsibilities

• Control of aircraft to and from ramp in the non-movement areas.
• Coordinate movements with FAA Ground Control.
• Sequence and separation for pushback and engine start at gates.
• Prepare sequence for arriving traffic prior to ramp arrival.
• Update Flight Information in all applicable programs.
• Attend mandatory training imposed by the Company and Airlines.

Skills

Valid US driver9 license

English proficiency

Flexible shifts

Calm under pressure

Reliable, punctual

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Tower Coordinator - O'Hare International Airport

Job Category: Airport Operations

Requisition Number: TOWER024094

• Posted : September 14, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Chicago O'Hare, IL | ORD
Chicago, IL 60666, USA

Description

Overview

People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our teams since 1833.

Since that time, we have developed to become a critical partner in the global aviation industry, delivering time-critical logistics services at over300 locations in 65 countries, across 6 continents.

But at the heart of our business is our people.

Role Purpose

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.

What you will be doing

• Able to make the following decisions:
• 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.
• The merging of arriving and pushback traffic that will assure all aircraft equitable treatment and provide for minimum delays.
• Able to resolves problems with:
• 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

Safety, Security, Wellbeing and Compliance:

You will have a responsibility and duty whilst at work to take reasonable care of the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and others in accordance with provided information, training, and workplace health and safety rules or procedures. The company is committed to providing a safe working environment for all staff members. In all areas of our business there is a potential risk to the health, safety and welfare to everyone on our sites through the misuse of alcohol and drugs. As such the Company prohibits such misuse and carries out regular testing to enforce our Substance Misuse Policy..

What we are looking for:

• 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 be flexible and willing to work any shift 7 day a week operation including weekends, nights, and holidays
• Must have high school diploma, GED or six months experience as a Tower Coordinator
• Ability to remain calm and efficient under pressure
• Competent in handling difficult situations
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

Preferred Experience and Education

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

Diversity

MenziesAviation are a committed equal opportunity employer and encourage applications for suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, and maternity. We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where the different knowledge, perspectives, experiences, and approaches of our global workforce are represented. Where everyone feels valued and can reach their full potential.

Please be aware that as part of our recruitment process, we may look to use a variety of resourcing tools to help us understand your skills and experience in relation to the role. Please feel free to contact therecruiter below, if there are any reasonable adjustments to our process that you would like us to consider.

As part of our recruitment process, we will always consider how candidates fit with our values which you can learn more about here.

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