Airport - Part-Time Aircraft Rescue & Fueling Specialist I

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Summary

Aircraft Rescue & Fuel Specialist I, under the general supervision of the Supervisor, performs a variety of ARFF, fire prevention, and aircraft service and fueling that includes ARFF responses, emergency medical support, airport operations and line service duties. Schedule: Wednesday - Saturday 2:00pm - 8:00pm

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Implements airfield safety procedures, such as ensure safe takeoff and landing of aircraft; coordinate dispatching; utilize airfield landing and navigational aids
• Coordinates communication between air traffic control and maintenance personnel and provides airport advisory services
• Fuels / services aircraft as requested and processes fuel transactions utilizing Veeder Root EMR and TAS
• Conducts daily, monthly, and yearly checks and inspections of airfield operations, including quality control and safety inspections on aviation fuel and fuel farm; equipment on vehicles, such as, air packs, tools, oil and fuel levels, pumps, radio, and EMS supplies
• Performs daily inspections of proximity gear, SCBA, and ARFF apparatus, completing and filing reports based on findings
• Participates in ongoing training to maintain a thorough understanding of the airport emergency plan, including classroom instruction, individual study of fire tactics, EMS practices, and ARFF equipment, and hands-on live exercises
• Acts as liaison contact for matters that involve Aircraft rescue and Firefighting training and education to entities such as State Fire Commission
• Maintains requirements with the Texas Commission for live burns, Emergency Medical Technician, ARFF, and Structural Firefighter certifications
• Responds to all emergency and non-emergency situations on and around the airfield, including aircraft fires, structural fires, EMS, and hazardous materials
• Provides aircraft rescue operations and firefighting, which involve removing people from hazardous situations, and provides emergency medical treatment to injured persons
• Suppresses fires, including aircraft, trash, grass, building and chemical fires
• Performs routine public service duties and education as assigned, such information programs to schools or organizational tours of the ARFF facilities
• Follows City policies, procedures, and safety guidelines
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Combination of experience, certifications, education, and/or training that would produce the knowledge/abilities required to perform the essential duties
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• TCFP ARFF Certified
• Airport Operations/Line Service experience
  
  
  

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Class B driver's license or ability to obtain within one (1) year of employment
• Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) Certified Structural Firefighter (Please Upload)
• Texas DSHS EMT-B certified (Please Upload)
• TCFP ARFF certification or ability to obtain within the one (1) year of employment
• Avfuel Line Service Training
• TSA Certification
• National Incident Management Certifications 100, 200, 700, 800
  
  
  

Thank you for your interest in the position. Please note only those selected for an interview will be contacted.