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Job ID
R0108432
Category
Capacity Management
Date posted
07/29/2026
Location
East Boston, Massachusetts
Unit
1014_GG East Boston
We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better.
Position is responsible for serving as unit’s primary representative working in the Airport Tower for our major customer's operations where the decisions such as gate changes, aircraft swaps, and delays are made.
Annual Salary Range:
$55-57,000/year
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- 401k, with company match
- Company sponsored life insurance
- Medical, dental, vision plans
- Voluntary short-term/long-term disability insurance
- Voluntary life, accident, and hospital plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee Discounts
- Free hot healthy meals for unit operations roles
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Analyzes data from custom computer screens and proactively communicates airline changes and updates to the unit dispatch and catering teams.
- Monitors airline arrival and departure times and ensures catering teams complete flights as assigned.
- Monitors driver’s kitchen department time, alerts unit management when on time departure is in jeopardy and when drivers are late off aircraft, delaying return to unit.
- Monitors international strips via Prism camera; provides accurate and timely information regarding the operation to the SOC.
- Makes some operational decisions and communicates directly to transportation teams on the field.
- Partners with Department Manager to be the voice for the company in delay discussions, and conducts the research needed when contesting a delay.
- Tracks all flight, gate, meal order and other changes in flights.
- Serves as back up supervisor when that individual is on the ramp by relaying changes in flights to drivers on the ramp, directing work flow and resolving customer problems.
- Checks that drivers have completed their run sheets accurately and that all times, aircraft changes, service levels and quantities meet customer specifications.
- Answers and logs customer calls, concerns and complaints and makes recommendations to resolve on-going issues.
Qualifications
Education:
H.S. diploma required
Associate’s degree preferred
Work Experience:
- Minimum 3 years of experience working in a customer service capacity required
- 1 year experience directing the work of others
- Experience working in the airline industry is preferred
Technical Skills:
- Basic computer skills
- Able to drive on the ramp
- Able to multi-task in a dynamic customer environment
- Detail oriented
- Strong customer service skills
- Able to keep calm in high pressure environment
- Able to work with a minimum of supervision/off-site environment
- Able to make independent decisions
- Able to compile data from multiple sources with a high degree of accuracy
- Able to communicate status changes to all parties in a timely manner
- Driven to document and improve processes
- Able to develop rapport with major client
Language / Communication Skills:
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Job Dimensions
- Geographic Responsibility: Unit
- Type of Employment: Full time
- Travel %: N/A
- Exemption Classification: Exempt
- Internal Relationships: Drivers, dispatchers and the catering teams
- External Relationships: Airline Customers
Work Environment / Requirements of the Job:
Work in the airport Tower. This position will rotate periodically between day shift, night shift and vacation relief.
Organization Structure
- Direct Line Manager (Title): Director or Manager, Ops Transport
- Estimated Total Size of Team: 1
gategroup Competencies Required to be Successful in the Job:
- Thinking – Information Search and analysis & problem resolution skills
- Engaging – Understanding others, Team Leadership and Developing People
- Inspiring – Influencing and building relationships, Motivating and Inspiring, Communicating effectively
- Achieving – Delivering business results under pressure, Championing Performance Improvement and Customer Focus
Demonstrated Values to be Successful in the Position
Employees at gategroup are expected to live our Values of Excellence, Passion, Responsibility and Respect. To demonstrate these Values, we expect to observe the following from everyone:
Excellence
- We put the customer at the forefront of everything we do, taking time to understand their needs, wishes and desires.
- We constantly learn by giving and receiving feedback, improving from our mistakes and bettering ourselves.
Passion
- Hospitality, in its purest form, comes down to a single, core principle: care. We do everything with thoughtfulness, attention, and care.
- We have a growth mindset, a resilience that makes us determined to bounce back from failures and setbacks.
Responsibility
- We care about what we do, and we understand the impact we have on others and the planet.
- We always look out for each other – creating a safe workplace environment is everyone’s responsibility.
Respect
- Every job matters. We each do our part to ensure our colleagues and our customers succeed in their goals.
- We respect each other’s voices and foster a workplace that supports inclusion and belonging. We are all one gategroup.
Application Closure Statement
To be considered for this position, please submit your application by 07/31/2026
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
gategroup is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status or other category under applicable law.
We anticipate that this job will close on:
08/31/2026
If you want to be part of a team that helps make travel and culinary memories, join us!
Work Location: In person
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Tower Technician
Verify your credentials match PERM requirements
PERM labor certification requires your qualifications to match the job description exactly. Get your foreign trade certifications evaluated by a NACES-approved credential service before applying, so there's no mismatch when DOL audits your case.
Target telecom employers with active PERM history
Search the OFLC Wage Search database to identify telecom and wireless infrastructure companies that have filed PERM applications for Tower Technician roles. Employers with prior PERM filings already have legal counsel and internal processes in place.
Find green card sponsoring jobs on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Tower Technician openings by employers with EB-3 sponsorship history. It surfaces roles tied to companies that have already navigated the PERM process, saving you from applying to positions where sponsorship is unlikely.
Negotiate sponsorship terms before accepting an offer
Once an employer extends an offer, confirm in writing whether they'll cover PERM filing fees and I-140 costs. Some telecom contractors pass legal fees to workers, which USCIS prohibits for certain categories, so clarify cost-sharing before you sign.
Understand how the PERM prevailing wage affects your offer
Your offered wage must meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for Tower Technicians in the employer's location. Check the OFLC Wage Search before your offer conversation so you can flag underpayment early rather than after the PERM is filed.
Prepare for the supervised recruitment waiting period
PERM requires your employer to complete a 30-day job order, two Sunday print ads, and additional recruitment steps before filing. This process takes three to six months minimum, so factor that runway into your timeline when evaluating job offers.
Green Card Tower Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Tower Technician jobs qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Tower Technician roles qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, since the position typically requires vocational training and certifications rather than a bachelor's degree. EB-2 sponsorship is possible if the role is restructured to require an advanced degree or the candidate pursues a National Interest Waiver, but that pathway is uncommon for this trade. EB-3 is the standard route.
How does EB-3 green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
The H-1B visa requires a bachelor's degree in a specialty occupation, which Tower Technician roles rarely meet, and subjects you to an annual lottery. EB-3 sponsorship through PERM has no lottery and no annual cap at the petition stage. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM and I-140 filing alone can take one to two years before you reach adjustment of status, making permanence the reward for patience.
What certifications strengthen a Tower Technician's PERM application?
OSHA-10 or OSHA-30 construction certifications, Competent Climber credentials, and RF awareness training are standard requirements that employers list in PERM job descriptions. Holding these before applying ensures your qualifications match the certified job description exactly, which DOL requires. Foreign credentials should be evaluated by a NACES-member organization to confirm U.S. equivalency before the PERM filing begins.
How can I find Tower Technician employers who sponsor green cards?
Use Migrate Mate to search Tower Technician openings filtered by employers with documented EB-3 sponsorship history. The DOL's OFLC disclosure data is publicly available, and Migrate Mate surfaces roles tied to companies that have already filed PERM applications, so you're targeting employers with proven sponsorship infrastructure rather than guessing from general job postings.
Can I switch employers after my Tower Technician PERM is filed?
Changing employers after PERM is certified but before your I-140 is approved restarts the process entirely, since PERM certifications are employer-specific. Once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is current, AC21 portability allows you to move to a same or similar role with a new employer without losing your place in line, protecting years of progress.