Deicing Movement Coordinator

The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) is a unique and dynamic place to work. Approximately 1,400 GTAA employees work non-stop with our partners and agencies to deliver a safe and welcoming airport experience at Canada’s leading global hub airport, Toronto Pearson. The impacts of the pandemic have been significant to our industry, yet we remain Pearson Strong and are realizing the opportunity to accelerate our Healthy Airport commitment. Join us on our accelerated journey in creating the airport of the future in a smart, healthy and profitable way.

**Position Summary**:
Reporting to the Associate Director and Shift Manager, Deicing Operations, this position facilitates the safe and expeditious movement of aircraft and airport traffic on and through Deicing facilities operated by the GTAA by locating and identifying aircraft that require Deicing, parking and/or transiting through the facility. This position is also responsible for the planning and assignment of resources, including equipment and manpower, maximizing facility utilization in a live aircraft environment. The successful incumbent will provide GTAA Deicing capacity data for inclement weather events to the airport community and the Manager, Operations - Airport Operations.

**Key Accountabilities**:

- Organizing and managing movements through direct instructions to pilots, tows, helicopters and various vehicles and providing advisory information to pilots ensuring aircraft remain clear of one another
- Compiling written and electronic data, documentation of aircraft movements, deicing information, and other pertinent matters affecting deicing and airport operations
- Managing the safe and expeditious flow of aircraft into, through and exiting deicing facilities operated by the GTAA to ensure adherence to airport traffic flow
- Conducting on the job training, providing instruction, guidance, assessment and feedback of the quality of work
- Responsible for trainee’s actions and preparing training reports and debriefings
- Operating computer equipment as required, message boards, cameras and all related visual equipment
- Directing and being responsible for all deicing operations within the assigned bays
- Operating Bay Management Software and be responsible for all bay assignment for aircraft coming to the Central Deicing Facility, during deicing operations
- Communicating with all other Ice House personnel, airlines and all related outside Agencies as required
- Coaching and identifying training as required and undergoing recurrent training as required
- Generating and maintaining record logs, written and automated
- Conducting visual quality control audits on deicing operation
- Communicating anomalies, incidents and emergencies to pad operators and cab staff as required
- Performing security Escort duties as required in non-deicing periods at the airport
- Leads and participates in the development and implementation of training and operational plans, programs, enhancements and efficiency improvements to maximize facility and resource utilization and safety

**Qualifications**:

- Must possess a post-secondary school Diploma or Degree or equivalent industry experience
- Must have 3 years’ experience in airport or airline operations
- Demonstrated experience in the provision of Apron Advisory Services, ATC, FSS, Flight Dispatch or flying experience would be a distinct asset
- Experience in aircraft deicing operations is preferred
- Experience in writing reports is a distinct asset
- Must possess a valid Transport Canada Aeronautical Restricted Radio Operator Permit
- Valid provincial G class Driver’s License required
- The successful incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a D/A class AVOP permit within thirty (30) days of appointment to the position
- Must be able to successfully complete (annual) Deicing Movement Controller and Aircraft Deicing Specialist training and qualifications
- Must be able to obtain and retain a Transport Security Clearance

**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**:

- Knowledge of the rules, procedures, techniques and equipment (MLAT, EXCDS, NARDS, BMS, ADCS)
- Detailed knowledge of Toronto Pearson airside topography and layout (aprons, taxiways, runways, terminals) runway taxiway combinations used by Air Traffic Control
- Specific knowledge of the Ground Deicing Operations Program
- Knowledge of aircraft operations, aerodynamics and the principles of flight
- Knowledge of the operating characteristics, dimensions, capacities and turning radius of aircraft
- Specific knowledge of Transport Canada regulations related aircraft movement and ground deicing procedures including but not limited to TP14052
- Ability to develop effective working relationships with members of other organizations
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to analyze operational situations and make accurate decisions in a high stress environment
- Effective decision making skills and the ability to quickly id