Crew Commander

GMR Power Urban Infra; Panaji; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

GMR Power Urban Infra in Panaji (Goa) invites application for an experienced Crew Commander to lead ARFF firefighting and rescue operations, aircraft incident response, and crew development. The role requires extensive aviation firefighting expertise, leadership, and the ability to work under pressure during emergencies.

The successful candidate will oversee maintenance coordination for ARFF appliances, conduct training, ensure safety compliance, and liaison with airport authorities to ensure

Qualifications

• Graduation
• First Aid Certification from St Johns Ambulance
• Basic Fire Fighting Course from ICAO recognized Institute. (Desirable)
• Certification in Train the Trainer Rosenbauer CFT driving and operation.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to the accident/incident and commence firefighting & rescue operations.
• Complete preventive maintenance and coordinate for break-down maintenance of ARFF appliances & equipment.
• Conduct practical training and physical fitness training for the crew.
• Carry out statutory performance tests of Crash Fire Tenders, Domestic Fire Tender and Command Control Post.
• Maintain vehicle log books, fuel records, training registers and handover/takeover logs.
• Show leadership and mentor the fire appliance crew.

Skills

Leadership

Firefighting

Rescue operations

Communication

Decision making

Teamwork

Training delivery

Aircraft familiarization

Education

Graduation

First Aid (St Johns Ambulance)

Basic Fire Fighting (ICAO)

Train the Trainer Rosenbauer CFT driving

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

The Crew Commander directs and participates in firefighting operations, CFT driving , Domestic fire tender operations ,optimum equipment operations activities.

ORGANISATION CHART

COO- Head ARFF- Sr Operations Commander- Operations Commander- Sub Commander- Crew Commander

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• To promptly and swiftly respond to the accident/incident site with the Fire Appliance and crew and to commence the Firefighting & Rescue operations in coordination with Crew Commander / Rescue Commander / Incident Commander.
  (ARFF watch Tower log book & Vehicle response register)
• To complete scheduled preventive maintenance as well as coordinate for break-down maintenance of ARFF appliances & equipments.
  (Vehicle serviceability as per ARFF )
• To conduct the practical Training and Physical fitness training for the crew as per the schedule.
  ( Training records . ,Rating performance of shift personnel.)
• To carry out statutory performance test of Crash Fire Tenders, Domestic Fire Tender and Command Control Post as per the schedule.
  (ARFF Test Report)
• To properly maintain the vehicle log books, Vehicle refueling records, training registers, Handing over/taking over registers.
  (Log Books)
• To exhibit leadership and to act as a mentor to develop the fire appliance crew.
  (ARFF Employee engagement Score.)

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES - Additional Details

To test and ensure proper functioning of ARFF watch tower equipment s and communications systems.

To monitor aircraft movements in maneuvering area, initiate necessary actions and coordinate with concerned emergency response agencies as per Aerodrome Emergency Plan and Standard Operating Procedures in case of any emergency situation for effective incident management.

To perform the role of crew Commander during the aircraft accidents/incidents i.e.to be the team leader of the rescue team and to work unsupervised and make decisions when under pressure and during emergency situations involving aircraft emergencies, till the arrival of Sub Commander.

To assume the command and control for effective management of the emergency situation involving airside buildings and other facilities in the airport till the arrival of State Fire Service and to support them in Fire Fighting Operation on their arrival.

To maintain liaison with Air Traffic Control, Airport Operations Control Centre, Airside Operations, Security Operations Control Centre and Goa State Disaster Response Cell & Goa Fire & Emergency Service for day to day smooth operations, necessary clearances and obtaining changes in critical airfield information.

EXTERNAL INTERACTIONS

• M/s Anlon for coordinating maintenance of Crash Fire Tenders
• Airport Authority of India controllers for testing of Radio Telephony & Vehicle Transponders
• To carry out joint inspection of Airside Crash Gates along with Central Industrial Security Force

INTERNAL INTERACTIONS

• Technical services for coordinating maintenance of Domestic Fire Tenders, Command Control Vehicle & Fire Fighting / Rescue equipment
• Information Technology department of GGIAL for maintenance of Radio Telephony equipment.

FINANCIAL DIMENSIONS

Nil

OTHER DIMENSIONS

• Should be able to lead and guide the Shift personnel (LFF and FF) team to attain the Objective.
• Should be able to infuse discipline and motivation among the team members for effective accomplishment of task

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation
• Certification in First Aid from St Johns Ambulance
• Basic Fire Fighting Course from ICAO recognized Institute. (Desirable)
• Certification in Train the Trainer Rosenbauer CFT driving and operation.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

• Min. 15 years of continuous experience in Aviation / Industrial Fire Services out of which 5 years should be in supervisory grade preferably in ARFF Operations/Fire Prevention.
• Should possess good communication, report writing and firefighting and rescue training skills.
• Good proficiency in Firefighting strategy and tactics.
• Planning and decision making ability
• Team work, Delegation, Communication and Time management skill

COMPETENCIES

• Execution & Results
• Teamwork & Interpersonal influence
• Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking
• Planning & Decision Making
• Personal Effectiveness
• Stakeholder Focus
• Networking
• Capability Building
• Strategic Orientation
• Social Awareness
• Entrepreneurship
• Annex 14, DGCA CAR Section 4, Series B, Part 1 and DGCA Aerodrome and Air safety Circulars pertaining to ARFF (Practitioner)
• Airport Familiarization (Proficient)
• Aircraft Familiarization (Proficient)
• Extinguishing agents and Fire fighting Techniques (Proficient)
• Adaptation and of use of structural rescue and firefighting equipment for aircraft rescue and firefighting (Proficient)
• Protective Clothing and Respiratory Protection (Proficient)
• Fire dynamics, toxicity and basic first aid (Proficient)
• Handling of ARFF Appliances and equipment (Proficient)
• Operational Tactics and Maneuvers (Practitioner)
• RT Phraseology and Emergency Communication (Practitioner)
• ICAO Doc 9137 Part 1 (Practitioner)
• Disabled Aircraft Removal Plan & ICAO Doc 9137 Part 5 (Practitioner)
• Delhi Airport Emergency Plan & ICAO Doc 9137 Part 7 (Practitioner)
• Building Fire Safety, NBC & NFPA Codes (Practitioner)
• Store Management (Practitioner)
• Safety Management System (Practitioner)