Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting Coordinator

Town of Barnstable; Barnstable (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Uniforms provided

Overtime opportunities

Training provided for ARFF

Open until filled

Job summary

The Town of Barnstable seeks a Supervisory Aircraft Rescue & Firefighting and airport operations professional to lead a skilled crew in ARFF tasks and airport operations. You will ensure compliance with FAR Part 139 and CFR 1542/1544, supervise airfield activities, maintain records, and train staff in ARFF procedures, radio operations, and safety protocols.

Strong computing skills and physical fitness are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have aviation-related education or training and three years of airport operations experience.
• ARFF knowledge and aviation radio procedures are required.
• CDL Class B license and firearms identification card are required.
• Willingness to maintain ongoing ARFF training and staff instruction.
• Ability to supervise airfield operations and keep accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate airfield operation and ARFF activities.
• Ensure compliance with FAR Part 139 and CFR Part 1542/1544.
• Train and develop staff in ARFF procedures and radio operations.
• Maintain accurate records and reporting.

Skills

ARFF knowledge

Aviation radio procedures

Supervise airfield operations

Teach adults

Computers (word processing, sheets, DB

Record keeping

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma with aviation courses

Three years airport operations experience

CDL Class B license

Massachusetts Firearms Identification Card

TSA security clearance eligibility

Tools

Airfield rescue equipment

Job description

Job Description

Supervisory and skilled manual work in connection with aircraft rescue and firefighting services and airport operation; performs related work as required

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma with additional courses in aviation or military aviation and three years experience in airport operations
• Aircraft Rescue & Firefighting ARFF and aviation radio procedures; or any equivalent combination of education and experience
• CDL Class B license
• Massachusetts Firearms Identification Card
• Capable of passing Transportation Security Administration TSA security check as a prerequisite to working in highly sensitive areas
• Willingness and desire to keep current in the area of ARFF and in the training of employees in this area

Additional Qualifications

• Knowledge of Aircraft Rescue & Firefighting operations airport crashrescue fire techniques
• Knowledge of fire department SOPs related to fire emergency medical response operations techniques and practices
• Knowledge of aircraft rescue and firefighting operations techniques and practices
• Knowledge of fire suppression emergency rescue emergency care and hazardous materials techniques
• Knowledge of department apparatus specialized rescue tools and equipment and maintenance of the same
• Knowledge of methods and techniques relating to aircraft maintenance and servicing aviation radio procedures and airport operations
• Working knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulation FAR Part 139 and Code of Federal Regulation CFR Part 1542 and 1544
• Ability to work under general supervision able to determine the method or accomplish work assignments according to conditions which dictate course of action
• Ability to supervise and coordinate airfield operation which requires considerable team effort
• Ability to keep accurate records
• Ability and desire to teach adults
• Proficiency in the use of computers including word processing spreadsheets and database
• Excellent physical skills to be able to protect oneself and others

Compensation and Benefits

• 313170 bi weekly plus benefits
• Health Insurance 70 employer premium contribution
• Paid time off vacation personal and sick time 135 paid holidays
• Uniforms provided
• Annual step & COLA increases
• Shift and storm differential pay
• Overtime opportunities
• Training provided for CDLFIDFire
• Participation in Barnstable County Retirement System
• Open until filled