Airport Public Safety & Firefighter II

Avports; Mascoutah (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

Avports in Mascoutah, IL seeks an Airport Operations Supervisor / ARFF Captain to lead firefighting, rescue, and security operations at the airport. You will inspect runways, aprons, and facilities, operate fire apparatus, and support airline and terminal operations with safety and compliance.

Strong leadership and emergency response skills are essential. Requirements include US citizenship or residency, 18+, a high school diploma, IL driver’s license, and CPR/AED certification, plus TSA

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must be a citizen or lawful resident of the United States.
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid Illinois State motor vehicle operator’s license throughout the employee’s employment.
• Must pass a physical fitness exam as may be required by applicable law and maintain the required fitness level and pass required tests throughout the employee’s employment.
• Must pass a Transportation Security Agency (TSA) background check.
• A felony Driving Under the Influence (DUI) conviction will be disqualifying.
• Must have and maintain a current CPR and AED certification.

Responsibilities

• Make inspections of airport aprons, taxiways, runways, buildings, and other structures for safety hazards.
• Perform tasks associated with the AOC or airline/terminal operations as assigned.
• Drive/operate each fire apparatus assigned to the Airport Public Safety Department and conduct firefighting, rescue, and salvage operations.
• Inspect Airport fuel farm and mobile refueler vehicles for FAA/NFPA compliance.
• Assist with fire drills.
• Assist in controlling vehicular and pedestrian AOA entry including vehicle inspections.
• Support airline operations including terminal buildings and provide general security during passenger flights.
• Assist in conducting AOA driver and security training programs.
• Implement activities under Wildlife Hazard Management Plan.
• Assist in airport inspections, report deficiencies, NOTAMs, and hazards to aviation within the AOA.

Skills

Firefighting equipment

Crowd control

First aid knowledge

Follow instructions

FAA ARFF requirements

Security practices

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

TSA suitability clearance

Job description

Avports in Mascoutah, IL seeks an Airport Operations Supervisor / ARFF Captain to lead firefighting, rescue, and security operations at the airport. You will inspect runways, aprons, and facilities, operate fire apparatus, and support airline and terminal operations with safety and compliance.

Strong leadership and emergency response skills are essential. Requirements include US citizenship or residency, 18+, a high school diploma, IL driver’s license, and CPR/AED certification, plus TSA