About the Role
The Integrated Operations Center (IOC) Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the airport terminal. This role is critical for ensuring operational efficiency, safety, and regulated compliance to provide a seamless passenger and guest experience.
Responsibilities
- Gate planning, ground to aircraft communications and ramp coordination operations.
- Ensuring flight information screens are updated and terminal communication.
- Monitoring terminal activities and taking appropriate steps to mitigate safety, security, or other issues.
- Responding to terminal and airside events, including breaches and guest services concerns.
- Responding to Operations Center calls and emails from customers, airport terminal tenants, and government regulating agencies.
- Monitoring and responding to alerts from multiple technological systems within the operations center.
- Performing Security CCTV monitoring, alarm response, and investigations of breaches and terminal access control.
- Managing curbside and airside operations.
- Coordinating with on-site government personnel to resolve terminal operations concerns.
- Managing incidents with emergency response personnel, other departments, government authorities, and service providers.
- Maintaining records of all incidents in the electronic Operations log and analyzing entries for improvement opportunities.
- Documenting and maintaining shift records and ensuring equipment/systems remain functional.
- Identifying and reporting areas of underperformance in internal processes and from external partners or stakeholders.
- Monitoring BMS, FAS, SCADA, and other systems for alarms, trouble, and status.
- Fielding support calls from terminal stakeholders (Airlines, Ground handling, Commercial tenants, TSA, CBP, etc.).
- Creating, managing, and tracking the status of work orders in applicable systems.
- Supporting SOP development and reviewing existing procedures specific to the operations center function.
Requirements
- Preference for working with an entrepreneurial focused and fast-paced team.
- Strong communication (both written and verbal).
- Demonstrated business acumen coupled with strategic, analytical and creative skills.
- Strong computer and presentation skills (Microsoft PowerPoint and similar programs).
- Passion for learning new systems and aviation industry specific information.
- Ability to carry/lift, move, transport and position items weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Independent self-starter, calm under pressure, and motivated to apply practical experience, technical expertise and innovative ideas.
- 2+ years in an operations administration or customer service role, preferably in an aviation or airport setting.
- Previous experience in an airport terminal, transportation logistics, or a similar operational environment.
- Current or previous terminal management experience.
- Previous experience working effectively in a highly regulated, structured or government-based work environment.
- Previous experience interacting with internal terminal systems (BMS, FAS, SCADA, etc.).
- Familiarity with safety procedures and environment regulations.
- High school graduation; relevant university or college degree preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communications combined with critical thinking skills.
- Organization and planning skills crucial for multi-tasking while prioritizing and executing tasks.
- Ability to work in a high-pressure environment and diffuse and manage situations as they arise.
- Ability to obtain appropriate security clearance and other associated authorization status may be required.
- Must be currently authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. or Canada.
- Company is unable to sponsor, or take over sponsorship of, an employment Visa at this time.
Skills
- Communication
- Business acumen
- Strategic skills
- Analytical skills
- Creative skills
- Computer skills
- Presentation skills
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Learning new systems
- Aviation industry knowledge
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Organization
- Planning
- Multi-tasking
- Prioritization
- Execution
- Working under pressure
- Conflict management
Location
- JFK Airport – Terminal 7
- New York City
Work Type
- Onsite
- Full-Time
Experience Level
- 2+ years in an operations administration or customer service role
- Previous experience in an airport terminal, transportation logistics, or similar operational environment
- Previous terminal management experience
Education Level
- High school graduation
- Relevant university or college degree preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $60,000 - $72,000 (USD)
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Career progression
- Access to a global team of talented professionals
- Boundless opportunities to make your mark
About the Company
- Vantage Group is a global leader in airport and transportation investment, development, management, and advisor services.
- Since 1994, Vantage's team has managed an award-winning portfolio, building strong partnerships that integrate global expertise and local know-how to solve complex transportation challenges.
- Vantage has a track record of creating customized solutions to transform airports and transportation centers.
- Vantage is a wholly owned strategic platform of Investcorp Corsair Infrastructure Partners for capital deployment in the airport and transportation sectors.
Equal Opportunity
- All qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in the US will be considered.
- Vantage Group seeks and welcomes unique backgrounds, perspectives, experiences and skills.
- A diverse, inclusive and empowered workforce is essential to our shared success.
- We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring experience.
- If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us at careers@vantagegroup.com.
