Crew Chief

Dammam Airports Company; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Dammam Airports Company in Saudi Arabia is seeking an Airport Firefighter to oversee the fire crew and vehicle, ensuring readiness for all emergencies on airport grounds.

The role involves responding to aircraft and ground incidents, following the Airport Fire and Rescue Services Manual, and coordinating with airport authorities to safeguard lives and property.

This position requires adherence to safety protocols, regular equipment inspections, and participation in annual training.

Responsibilities

• Direct field supervision of the assigned crew and fire vehicle, ensuring full operational readiness at all times.
• Respond to aviation and ground emergencies, including aircraft fires and hazardous materials spills.
• Adhere to the Airport Fire and Rescue Services Operating Manual procedures.
• Supervise the fire truck operation and coordinate its use during emergencies.
• Search and rescue operations, providing first aid until medical support arrives.
• Conduct firefighting using suitable extinguishing agents and keep them on board.
• Perform daily inspections of the fire truck and equipment and report faults.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and readiness at all times.
• Apply general safety procedures for vehicle movement inside/outside airport boundaries.
• Participate in annual training, including field exercises for aviation incidents.
• Contribute to team development through regular training and safety protocol adherence.
• Represent the vehicle and crew within the airport emergency framework.
• Comply with GACA and Matarat Holding Company regulations.
• Maintain physical fitness and health in line with occupational requirements.
• Perform any additional tasks assigned by the manager within airport fire responsibilities.

Job description

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Providing fire and rescue services within airport boundaries in compliance with the regulations of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA). Supervise one of the fire trucks and its crew during emergency situations to ensure an effective response and to safeguard lives and property.

Position Accountability Description

• 1.Direct field supervision of the assigned crew and fire vehicle, ensuring full operational readiness at all times.
• 2.Respond to all aviation and ground emergency situations, including aircraft fires, collision accidents, and hazardous material spills, as specified in the emergency plan.
• 3.Adhere strictly to standard operating procedures stated in the Airport Fire and RescueServices Operating Manual.
• 4.Supervise the operation of the assigned fire and rescue truck, including coordinating its effective use during emergency missions, ensuring equipment dedicated to firefighting and lifesaving is used safely and effectively.
• 5.search and rescue operations, providing first aid at the incident site until specialized medical support arrives.
• 6.Execute firefighting tasks using suitable extinguishing agents for the specific fire type, ensuring these agents are constantly ready on board the assigned vehicle.
• 7.Conduct and follow up on daily detailed inspections of the fire truck and its equipment, including auxiliary operating systems; ensure it is fully filled and supplied with all operational items/materials, immediately reporting any observations or malfunctions.Take full responsibility for the cleanliness and readiness of the vehicle at all times.
• 8.Adhere to the daily shift system, remaining prepared to respond immediately to callouts outside regular working hours as needed, based on operational requirements.

Position Accountability Description

• 9.Apply and direct general safety procedures during the operation and movement of the vehicle inside/outside airport boundaries, emphasizing the use of safe marshalingmethods while reversing, avoiding any hazards that could impact operational oraviation safety.
• 10.Participate in approved theoretical and practical training as part of the annual trainingplan, including field exercise scenarios for aviation and emergency incidents tomaintain operational efficiency.
• 11.Contribute to team performance development through continuous training sessionsand reinforcing adherence to operational safety protocols according to the latest standards.
• 12.Represent the vehicle and crew within the airport emergency framework, working with team spirit and fully coordinating with relevant entities during emergencies.
• 13.Comply with all regulations and instructions issued by the General Authority of CivilAviation (GACA) and Matarat Holding Company.
• 14.Maintain physical and health fitness levels suitable for the nature of the work, peroccupational health and safety requirements, enabling high-efficiency performanceunder various conditions.
• 15.Perform any additional related tasks assigned by the direct manager within the scope of airport fire and rescue service responsibilities.