Sub-Commander - ARFF GGIAL -

GMR Group; Panaji; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

GGIAL in Goa is seeking an experienced ARFF professional to lead the Satellite Fire Station and assist the ARFF Watch Commander in aircraft emergencies, ensuring rapid response and adherence to DGCA/ICAO standards. You will supervise crews, coordinate with ATC and emergency services, act as Rescue Commander during incidents, and maintain 100% readiness for drills and real operations at the airport.

The role requires 15 years in aviation firefighting, JFO or equivalent, HTV license, strong radio

Qualifications

• Grade-I, Diploma in Aviation Fire or Graduate preferably with science from any recognized University.
• JFO Course or equivalent from any Aviation academy. Valid HTV Driving License.
• Good knowledge in all ICAO Doc, DGCA CAR & NBC; good computer skills.

Responsibilities

• To be the in Charge of Satellite Fire Station and assist ARFF Watch Commander in the overall management and command of the watch.
• 100% compliance with DGCA/ICAO response standards.
• Ensure timely response of Fire appliances and crew at Satellite Fire Station to achieve response times.
• Emergency responses, drills, and response tests meeting DGCA/ICAO prescribed response times.
• Role of Rescue Commander during aircraft accidents/incidents; lead rescue team and work unsupervised under pressure.
• Maintain 100% readiness during emergencies and drills.
• Assume command for effective management of emergency situations till arrival of State Fire Service; support them in firefighting operations.
• Achieve 100% compliance with Airport Emergency Plan and Fire Emergency SOPs.
• Emergency resoponse readiness: ensure continuous operational readiness of ARFF resources and personnel.

Skills

Leadership

Emergency management

Aircraft firefighting

Communication skills

Radio telephony

Shift supervision

Strategy & decision making

Education

Diploma in Aviation Fire or Graduate with science

JFO Course or equivalent

HTV Driving License

ICAO/DGCA knowledge

Computer literacy

Tools

Procurement Tools

Radio Communication Equipment

Office/Computer literacy

Job description

Job Purpose

To ensure the availability of ARFF resources at all times to meet required fire protection level as per the Airport category in compliance with Director General of Civil Aviation/International Civil Aviation Organization Guidelines. To take over the command & control of incident site and direct rescue & firefighting operations at the Airport to save life & property and restore normalcy for business continuity

ORGANISATION CHART

COO - Head ARFF - Sr Ops Commander - Ops Commander- Sub Commander

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

To be the in Charge of Satellite Fire Station and assist ARFF Watch Commander in the overall management and command of the watch.

100% compliance with DGCA/ICAO response standards

To ensure timely response of Fire appliances and crew stationed at Satellite Fire Station in order to achieve the response time and control time during aircraft emergencies at all times.

Emergency responses, drills, and response tests meeting DGCA/ICAO prescribed response times

To perform the role of Rescue 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.

100% readiness during emergencies and drills

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.

Achieve 100% compliance with Airport Emergency Plan and Fire Emergency SOPs

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES - Additional Details

Emergency resoponse readiness:

Ensure continuous operational readiness of all ARFF resources, including fire appliances, equipment, firefighting agents, and personnel stationed at the Satellite Fire Station.Maintain compliance with prescribed ARFF response time standards for all emergency situations.Monitor and ensure effective shift deployment and crew preparedness.

EXTERNAL INTERACTIONS

• ATC
• CISF
• Emergency Medical Service Providers
• Airlines
• GHA’s
• Goa Fire & Emergency Services
• DDMA Goa
• Refueling Agencies
• RAXA
• Other Stakeholders

INTERNAL INTERACTIONS

• All GGIAL Functional Team like P&E, Airside Operations, Landside Operations, Terminal Operations, Security, AOCC, IT, HR, EHS & Sustainability, FMS, etc.

Other Dimensions

Supervision of shift activities and crew

Education Qualifications

• Grade-I, Diploma in Aviation Fire or Graduate preferably with science from any recognized University.
• JFO Course or equivalent from any Aviation academy. Valid Heavy Transport Vehicle (HTV) Driving License
• Good knowledge in all ICAO Doc, DGCA CAR & NBC
• Good knowledge in Computer.
• Good communication/ presentation skills.

Relevant Experience

• Minimum 15 years’ experience out of which 4 years as crew commander in aviation firefighting at Airport.
• Should possess good communication skills to carry out Radio Telephony communication.

Consent to perform the duties as directed by Head ARFF as and when required

COMPETENCIES

• Proficiency in Use of Procurement Tools (Practitioner)
• Business / Contractual Communication (Practitioner)
• Vendor Management and Development (Practitioner)
• Negotiation Management (Practitioner)
• Social Awareness
• Entrepreneurship
• Personal Effectiveness
• Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking
• Planning & Decision Making
• Capability Building
• Strategic Orientation
• Stakeholder Focus
• Networking
• Execution & Results
• Teamwork & Interpersonal influence