Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting Coordinator

Town-of-Barnstabl; Hyannis (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid time off

Uniforms provided

Holiday pay

Job summary

Town of Barnstable is seeking an Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Coordinator to supervise ARFF operations and airport response. The role involves ensuring safety, coordinating crews, and maintaining readiness for incidents at the airport.

The position requires a high school diploma with aviation experience, CDL Class B, TSA clearance, and ongoing ARFF training; candidates should have 3+ years in airport operations and knowledge of FAR Part 139.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with aviation-related coursework and three years’ airport operations and ARFF experience.
• CDL Class B license and Mass. firearms ID card required.
• Capable of TSA security checks and ongoing ARFF training.

Responsibilities

• Supervisory and skilled manual work in ARFF services and airport operation; performs related work as required.

Skills

ARFF knowledge

Aviation operations

Record keeping

Supervisory skills

Education

High school diploma

CDL Class B license

Massachusetts Firearms Identification Card

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Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting Coordinator

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 crash/rescue 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.

$3,131.70 bi-weekly, plus benefits: Health Insurance - 70% employer premium contribution. Paid time off –vacation, personal and sick time. 13.5 paid holidays. Uniforms provided. Annual step & COLA increases. Shift and storm differential pay. Overtime opportunities. Training provided for CDL/FID/Fire. Participation in Barnstable County Retirement System. Open until filled.