Specialist, Avop Program - Toronto, Canada - Greater Toronto Airports Authority

Greater Toronto Airports Authority

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

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.

What's in it for you

We offer our GTAA members amazing benefits, including retirement planning, group health benefits, employee assistance programs (EAP), paid leave, education and training, as well as recognition and rewards programs.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Manager Airside Vehicle Operator Program this position is responsible for ensuring compliance to standards and regulations to TP312 and Airport Traffic Regulations as well as the day-to-day oversight, training and examinations of the Airside Vehicle Operators Permit (AVOP) program.

Key Accountabilities:

This role is certified by Industry Canada as an Accredited Examiner to conduct Restricted Radio Operators Certificate
Aeronautical testing on their behalf
Develop, implement, maintain and interpret all documentation, including standardized "key" processes and training materials, related to the Airport Traffic Directives
Maintain, develop and implement Airport Traffic Directives to ensure compliance to the Canadian Aviation Regulations, TP312 and Airport Traffic regulations by devolving and maintaining airside driving rules, AVOP site maps, AVOP training videos, and AVOP Training Materials that are provided to airport employees, and airport testers and trainers
Ensure amendments to ATDs are kept up to date for all Airside Safety
Enforce the Airport Traffic Regulations which may include having difficult conversations and make difficult decisions in revoking testing or training status of any certified trainer and or tester
Test airport employees in both a written and practical manner who require an AVOP (Airside Vehicle Operator's Permit) to drive airside
Make decisions in regard to whether or not individuals are proficient to adhere to the Airport Traffic Directives (ATDs)
Administer AVOP verbal exams to airport employees who have difficulty comprehending English, as the need arises
Develop training, testing and presentation materials in both Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and PDF formats and update them as required
Coordinating printing, delivery and distribution of training and testing materials as required.
Participate in training all AVOP testers and trainers as well as AVOP training itself at Toronto Pearson
Recertify tester/trainers periodically to ensure their proficiency, advising them on changes to the AVOP program which must be incorporated into testing and training
Coach and support AVOP trainers/testers and signing authorities as it relates to their responsibilities under the Airport Traffic Directives
Administer audits on applicants previously tested and passed by other certified AVOP testers
Follow up on corrective action plans once complete
Conduct audits to ensure organizations operating at Toronto Pearson are adhering to the regulatory requirements as well as the standards set out within the Airport Traffic directives
Participate in making decisions regarding suspensions and AVOP related matters
Participate in the appeal process to offer expert opinion about the severity of infractions as well as make recommendations on suitable suspensions or revocations of AVOP privileges
Prepare AVOP statistical data pertaining to AVOP written exams, practical exams, training, tester certification, AVOP verbal exams, AVOP violations/suspensions
Participate as a Subject Matter Expert in the review of safety incidents and accidents as part of the Safety Management Systems review process

Qualifications:

Postsecondary school degree or diploma in Airport Management or equivalent combination of education and/or relevant experience
Experience with training, testing or enforcement of the Airport Traffic Directives
3 years' experience working in an aviation operation environment
Experience in writing manuals
Possess a "D" AVOP permit, or have held an AVOP at this airport for 5 consecutive years. If applicant does not currently hold a D AVOP permit the successful applicant must obtain this within thirty (30) days of acceptance of this position.
Possess a valid Provincial Driver's License (class G) with a minimum three (5) years' experience driving a motor vehicle
Possess an Aeronautical Radiotelephone Certificate. If no Aeronautical Radiotelephone Certificate is held, successful applicant must obtain this within thirty (30) days of acceptance of position.
No major infractions or accumulative warnings on AVOP