POSITION: Airport Ramp Controller SCHEDULE: Regular, Full Time LOCATION: Las Vegas, NV 89119 SALARY:$35.38 - $54.88 Hourly

TO APPLY:Direct Link -https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lasairport Please note, employers may close jobs on the website at any time.

SUMMARY:The Clark County Department of Aviation is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Airport Ramp Controller position. This position coordinates and administers ramp control and gate management throughout the geographic boundaries of the airport non-movement area on a per shift basis. Further, this position functions as the focal point for safe, efficient, and expeditious movement of aircraft ingress and egress within the confines of the airport nonmovement area. Individuals in this position will operate as liaison between the airport operations staff, tenants, and the Federal Aviation Administration Airport Traffic Control Tower for administering flow management, staging of departing aircraft, and strategic gate management for arriving aircraft.

MINIMUM/PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Two (2) years of full-time journey-level air traffic controller experience in an airport traffic control facility tower commensurate with a large commercial or large military airport OR five (5) years of aviation emergency radio dispatch or ramp control experience in an airport operations environment or FAA flight service station.
• Completion of an ATI certification from a certified university may be substituted for two (2) years full-time journey-level experience.
• Possession of a Control Tower Operator (CTO) certificate is desirable.
• Working Conditions:Work day, evening, night, weekend and holiday shifts (any day of the week). May be required to work extended shifts and/or be called back in emergency situations.
• Licensing and Certification:Possesa valid Nevada Class C Driver's License at time of hire.
• Medical Examination:Employment is contingent upon the results of a physical examination performed by our examining physician to include hearing and vision
• Pre-Employment Drug Testing:Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.
• Residency Requirement:Permanent employees have to maintain a principal place of residency within the boundaries of Clark County and provide proof of compliance with Nevada motor vehicle registration and drivers' license laws within 90 days of employment.
• Citizenship:Candidates have to be legally authorized to work in the United States.Please note,Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.
• Background Check:Employment with the Department of Aviation is contingent upon completion of an education/experience background investigation, a fingerprint-based criminal history record check processed by the FBI, and upon the ability to be granted a security badge as mandated by the Transportation Security Administration. Note: all prospective hires have to present two original government issued IDs upon acceptance of job offer. Examples of acceptable ID's include a Passport, Driver's License or DMV issued ID, birth certificate, Social Security card, Voter Registration card, school issued ID with picture, etc.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

Controls the ground movement of aircraft within the non-movement area of the airport on an assigned shift, including coordinating gate scheduling, off-gate parking, aircraft hot and cold holding with all appropriate airline tenants.

Applies ramp control procedures that provide safe movement of aircraft on the non-movement area and, to the extent practicable, are operationally acceptable to both the FAA and the airlines.

Provides control, surveillance and traffic advisories when directing aircraft from predetermined drop-off points to the gate area, as well as the control of vehicles near taxiing aircraft and the coordin tion of aircraft gate scheduling.

Utilizes technological tools to effect ramp navigation.

Applies Gate Flow and scheduling software to maximize gate assignments, aircraft pushbacks and holding pad assignments.

Operates automated/networked information display systems, video cameras and monitors, and sophisticated radio/communication systems.

Reports the need for maintenance as required for any or all systems.

Provides timely information to tenants/FAA; makes entries in daily operational logs and administers on-the-job training as required.

Drives a motor vehicle to reach various work sites and respond to emergencies.

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