FAA Fire Training Specialist (Fuel Safety)

City of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 106,822 - 130,561; Full time

Job summary

A City Government is seeking a FAA Fire Training Specialist to conduct inspections and assessments of aviation fuel systems and storage facilities. Candidates must possess five years of uniformed service with the Chicago Fire Department and a valid Illinois State Driver’s License. This full-time role focuses on ensuring compliance with FAA regulations and safety standards at major airports. Competitive salary and additional benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Career Service status as a uniformed member of the Chicago Fire Department.
• Five years of uniformed service with the Chicago Fire Department.
• Possession of instructor certifications from the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

Responsibilities

• Conduct specialized fire safety inspections of aviation fuel systems.
• Inspect fuel storage and fueling machinery at airports.
• Ensure compliance with FAA training requirements.

Skills

Fire safety inspections

Hazard assessments

FAA compliance

Valid Illinois State Driver’s License

Job description

FAA Fire Training Specialist (Fuel Safety Compliance Inspections)

Number of Positions: 1 (Additional Vacancies Possible Pending Budget Approval)

Starting Salary: $118,692 annually

Application Deadline: 11:59 pm CDT on 04/01/2026

Position Open to: Career Service Uniformed Members of the Chicago Fire Department only

Location: Operations/Airport Operations, 5200 W 63rd Street, Chicago, IL 60638

Days: Monday - Friday | Hours: 6:00 am – 2:00 pm

Essential Duties

• Conduct specialized fire safety inspections and hazard assessments of aviation fuel systems and storage facilities at ORD and MDW.
• Inspect Jet‑A fuel storage facilities, fueling tankers, and hydrant trucks/cards at ORD and MDW.
• Ensure all fueling agents and staff meet FAA minimum training requirements before fueling aircraft.
• Perform quarterly, spot, and re‑inspections of Jet‑A fueling assets at ORD and MDW.
• Remove equipment not meeting FAA requirements from the airfield operations area.
• Create and maintain fueling equipment inspection records in the Chicago Department of Aviation’s FAA‑approved application.
• Generate annual FAA certification inspection reports for both airports.
• Attend weekly Chicago Department of Aviation airport certification meetings.
• Respond to Jet‑A fuel spills on the AOA and investigate causes to determine mechanical or human error.
• Issue Jet‑A fueling citations at both airports.
• Attend fueling citation hearings representing the CFD as subject‑matter expert.
• Accompany FAA Inspectors during airport certification inspections.

Additional Duties (May Be Required)

Same responsibilities may be expanded as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Career Service status as a uniformed member of the Chicago Fire Department.
• Five years of uniformed service with the Chicago Fire Department.
• Valid Illinois State Driver’s License.

Minimum Career Service Rank

• Fire Fighter (including EMT or Paramedic)
• Fire Engineer (including EMT or Paramedic)
• Paramedic
• Paramedic I/C (PIC)
• Ambulance Commander
• Lieutenant (including EMT or Paramedic)
• Captain (including EMT or Paramedic)

Possession of the following

• Office of the State Fire Marshal Instructor II and/or EMS Lead Instructor
• Office of the State Fire Marshal Fire Service Vehicle Operator (FSVO)
• Office of the State Fire Marshal Incident Safety Officer (Course Completion)
• Advanced (Red Stripe) Driving privileges at O’Hare and Midway Airports

Selection Requirements

An interview will be conducted; the candidate whose qualifications best match the responsibilities will be selected.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.