Tower Transportation Representative

Gate Gourmet; Schiller Park (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee discounts

Weekly pay

Free meals

Job summary

Gate Gourmet is seeking motivated individuals to serve as the unit’s primary representative in the airport tower for major customer operations, handling gate changes, aircraft swaps and delays. The role requires analyzing data, coordinating with dispatch and catering teams, and ensuring on-time flight service.

The position offers competitive compensation, benefits, and weekly pay for union-eligible staff. Applicants should have a high school diploma and relevant airline industry experience is

Qualifications

• H.S. diploma required.
• Associate’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a customer service capacity.
• 1 year experience directing the work of others.
• Experience working in the airline industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data from custom screens and communicate airline changes to dispatch and catering teams.
• Monitor airline arrival and departure times and ensure catering teams complete flights as assigned.
• Monitor drivers in kitchen and alert management when on-time departure is at risk and drivers are late.
• Monitor international strips via Prism camera and provide timely information to the SOC.
• Make operational decisions and communicate with transportation teams on the field.
• Partner with the Department Manager to represent the company in delay discussions and research delays.
• Track all flight, gate, meal order and other changes in flights.
• Serve as back-up supervisor on the ramp, relay flight changes and resolve customer problems.
• Check drivers’ run sheets for accuracy and compliance with customer specs.
• Answer and log customer calls and provide recommendations to resolve issues.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Decision making

Team collaboration

Stress management

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree

Tools

Ramp driving

Computer skills

Job description

We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better. Position is responsible for serving as unit’s primary representative working in the Airport Tower for our major customer's operations where the decisions such as gate changes, aircraft swaps, and delays are made.

Annual Hiring Range/Hourly Rate: $65,000.00 /Per Year

Benefits, US Paid time off 401k, with company match Company sponsored life insurance Medical, dental, vision plans Voluntary short-term/long-term disability insurance Voluntary life, accident, and hospital plans Employee Assistance Program Employee Discounts Weekly pay for union employees Free hot healthy meals for unit operations roles

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyzes data from custom computer screens and proactively communicates airline changes and updates to the unit dispatch and catering teams.
• Monitors airline arrival and departure times and ensures catering teams complete flights as assigned.
• Monitors driver’s kitchen department time, alerts unit management when on time departure is in jeopardy and when drivers are late off aircraft, delaying return to unit.
• Monitors international strips via Prism camera; provides accurate and timely information regarding the operation to the SOC.
• Makes some operational decisions and communicates directly to transportation teams on the field.
• Partners with Department Manager to be the voice for the company in delay discussions, and conducts the research needed when contesting a delay.
• Tracks all flight, gate, meal order and other changes in flights.
• Serves as back up supervisor when that individual is on the ramp by relaying changes in flights to drivers on the ramp, directing work flow and resolving customer problems.
• Checks that drivers have completed their run sheets accurately and that all times, aircraft changes, service levels and quantities meet customer specifications.
• Answers and logs customer calls, concerns and complaints and makes recommendations to resolve on-going issues.

Qualifications Education:

• H.S. diploma required
• Associate’s degree preferred

Work Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of experience working in a customer service capacity required
• 1 year experience directing the work of others
• Experience working in the airline industry is preferred

Technical Skills:

• (Certification, Licenses and Registration)
• Basic computer skills
• Able to drive on the ramp
• Able to multi-task in a dynamic customer environment
• Detail oriented
• Strong customer service skills
• Able to keep calm in high pressure environment
• Able to work with a minimum of supervision/off-site environment
• Able to make independent decisions
• Able to compile data from multiple sources with a high degree of accuracy
• Able to communicate status changes to all parties in a timely manner
• Driven to document and improve processes
• Able to develop rapport with major client

Language / Communication Skills:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Job Dimensions Geographic Responsibility:

Unit Type of Employment: Full time Travel %: N/A Exemption Classification: Exempt Internal Relationships: Drivers, dispatchers and the catering teams External Relationships: Airline Customers

Work Environment / Requirements of the Job:

Work in the airport Tower. This position will rotate periodically between day shift, night shift and vacation relief.

Budget / Revenue Responsibility:

N/A

Organization Structure Direct Line Manager (Title):

Director or Manager, Ops Transport Dotted Line Manager (Title, if applicable): N/A Number of Direct Reports: 0 Number of Dotted Line Reports: 0 Estimated Total Size of Team: 1 gategroup

Competencies Required to be Successful in the Job:

Thinking – Information Search and analysis & problem resolution skills Engaging – Understanding others, Team Leadership and Developing People Inspiring – Influencing and building relationships, Motivating and Inspiring, Communicating effectively Achieving – Delivering business results under pressure, Championing Performance Improvement and Customer Focus

Demonstrated Values to be Successful in the Position

Employees at gategroup are expected to live ourValues of Excellence, Passion, Responsibility and Respect. To demonstrate theseValues, we expect to observe the following from everyone: Excellence We put the customer at the forefront of everything we do, taking time to understand their needs, wishes and desires. We constantly learn by giving and receiving feedback, improving from our mistakes and bettering ourselves. Passion Hospitality, in its purest form, comes down to a single, core principle: care. We do everything with thoughtfulness, attention, and care. We have a growth mindset, a resilience that makes us determined to bounce back from failures and setbacks. Responsibility We care about what we do, and we understand the impact we have on others and the planet. We always look out for each other –creating a safe workplace environment is everyone’s responsibility. Respect Every job matters. We each do our part to ensure our colleagues and our customers succeed in their goals. We respect each other’s voices and foster a workplace that supports inclusion and belonging. We are all one gategroup.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

gategroup is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status or other category under applicable law. For further information regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, copy and paste the following URL into your web browser: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

We anticipate that this job will close on: 11/22/2026

gategroup is the global leader in airline catering, retail-on-board and hospitality products and services. gategroup provides passengers with superior culinary and retail experiences, leveraging innovation and advanced technology solutions. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, gategroup delivers operational excellence through the most extensive catering network in the aviation industry, serving passengers from over 200 operating units in over 60 countries/territories across all continents.

We work in an exciting industry – fast-paced and ever-changing. Industry trends and customer expectations are constantly evolving and it is critical that we are agile, innovative and ready for change - and our people are our driving force. We offer attractive opportunities to be part of this fast-paced and truly international working environment. For further information, please visit www.gategroup.com.