Ramp Tower Controller Part-time - Newark, United States - Robinson Aviation RVA Inc

Description

Summary

Virtual Apron/Ramp Controller is responsible for the safe, orderly and expeditious flow of air traffic on the non-movement areas of Terminal A, utilizing surveillance radar-like targets and camera imagery.

Dimensions of Position

The virtual apron controller works under the general supervision of the Virtual Apron/Ramp Tower Manager. The manager relies on the controllers to perform established duties independently.

On new or revised procedures, the manager gives detailed instructions and observes and checks work during or immediately after completion according to complexity of the task or until satisfied the controller is able to perform the procedure independently.

Accountability


Makes decisions involving:

• The sequence and separation of gate traffic ready for pushback and engine start.
• Plans the sequence of arriving traffic, using provided electronic aids, prior to arrival at the airport.
• The merging of arriving and pushback traffic that will assure all aircraft equitable treatment and provide for minimum delays.
• Determines the usability of and resolves problems with:
• Communications equipment
• Video Camera displays (radar and imagery)
• Aerobahn (radar) display
• Gate Management computer programs
• The Virtual Apron/Ramp Tower is a positive control facility. Controllers will be required to instruct aircraft how and when to pushback, instruct aircraft when to taxi, who to follow, taxi route, intermediate hold points, route clearance limit, and frequency transfer points.
• Controllers will initiate, and respond to, necessary coordination with the FAA ATCT Ground Control Position concerning the movements of inbound and outbound aircraft.
• Execute procedures required of the local Surface Movement Guidance and Control System Plan (SMGCS) during periods of reduced visibility, execution of the local Ice Threat Management Plan during periods of aircraft antiicing, and the local Gate Hold program when initiated by the ATCT.
• Provide flight crews with, when required, field conditions, altimeter settings, weather conditions, operating status of navigational aids and NOTAMS. Provide the ATCT with pilot reported adverse weather, bird activity and unsafe or unusual airport activities or conditions.
• Determine whether a given situation is or may develop into an emergency; and notifies, via "Crash Phone", emergency services.
• Performs lower grade level duties as necessary to meet operational requirements and for proficiency maintenance.
• Provides OJT training to others.

Requirements:


Education:

High School Graduate


Experience:


Job Type:
Part-time


Pay:
From $35.35 per hour


Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Air Traffic Control or aviation operations: 1 year (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Newark, NJ 07114: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person