Aviation Communication Operator: Trainer - Dept. of ...
City of Chicago - Chicago, IL
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426738BR Auto req ID: 426738BR Company: City of Chicago Job Code: Training_Instructors Training Instructors Job Description: Under supervision, coordinates activities and conducts training for new and current aviation communications staff working at O'Hare or Midway Communications Center; and performs related duties as required. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Conducts classroom and on-the-job training in the operation of radio, telephone, camera system, access control, and computer aided dispatch system for new aviation communications operator staff. Conducts training on airfield geography (e.g., cargos areas, runways, landside buildings) to become accustomed with airport jurisdictions and terminal buildings. Develops, maintains, and implements course curriculums, lesson plans, course objectives, training modules and tests under the oversight of a Shift Supervisor of Security Communications Center. Prepares new and refresher training materials (e.g., handouts, manuals, notices, bulletins, etc.) under the oversight of a Shift Supervisor of Security Communications Center. Instructs staff on standard airport emergency operations, policies, procedures, and directives. Tracks continuing education courses completed by staff to ensure compliance with certification, city, and state requirements. Attends continuing education courses and training classes to maintain current on airport communications industry operations and standards. Creates and maintains training records. When not performing training as the primary job responsibility, will perform Aviation Communications Operator duties as assigned by receiving and dispatching requests for police, security, fire suppression and emergency medical services at the airport. Maintains proficiency in job functions performed by Aviation Communications Operators. Additional duties may be required for this position Position Title: Aviation Communication Operator: Trainer - Dept. of Aviation Job Category: Training Minimum Education Required: High School/GED Certificates/Security Clearances/Other: THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE LOCATION: O'Hare Airport and Chicago Midway Airport Salary and Benefit Information: For more information regarding compensation with the City of Chicago, please visit: For more information regarding benefits please visit: COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. Employee Vaccination Requirement: City of Chicago employees must, as a condition of employment, be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 effective October 15, 2021. This Policy applies to all City employees. If you are not able to receive the vaccine for medical or religious reasons, you may seek approval for an exemption in accordance with applicable City processes. For more information on the vaccine policy please visit: ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT. The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer. City: Chicago Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities: Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or equivalent certificate (GED); AND three (3) years of work experience dispatching security or emergency services calls to public safety or security personnel of which at least two (2) years of work experience has been as an Aviation Communications Operator with the City of Chicago. NOTE: Must be flexible to early and/or late meetings and occasional weekends. NOTE: Must be flexible to travel to Midway Airport, based on operational needs. NOTE: This position requires a valid license at the time of hire. NOTE: The candidates selected for hire must pass an airport background check and a Security Threat Assessment. State: Illinois
Created: 2024-09-23