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.

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.

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.