ARFF Training Officer Full Time

Key Accountabilities (Key elements of the job) 

• Assist the Fire Chief in directing, leading and managing the RFFS at the airport and its associated personnel.
• Ensure that all RFFS Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) meet all operational requirements for the Airport Category.
• Required to be fully conversant with airport requirement documents and policies, able to demonstrate comprehensive underpinning knowledge and understanding of local/international RFFS standards and regulations (GACA/NFPA/ICAO).
• Manage the design, development and delivery of technical instruction/procedures and training material for the learning and development of fire service personnel, in line with an agreed competency framework aligned to regulatory requirements that include ICAO Annex 14 Volume 1/Doc 9137, GACA, CAA and standards, such as CAP 699/NFPA.
• Manage/Conduct audit, inspection and assessment processes so the Maintenance of Competence scheme is maintained and remains fully compliant with regulatory requirements.
• Manage development of the supporting framework for personal development and career progression of fire service personnel and provides technical guidance as required

Specific Requirements (What we are looking for in our candidates) 

• University Degree in a fire/rescue related subject or equivalent certifications
• Applicants must be NFPA certified competent in role and as a minimum requirement, qualified to an Aviation Rescue & Firefighting Service standard recognised by international/regional regulatory bodies.
• Have held a position as an Airport Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief or Station Manager at an International Airport
• Fluent in English Communication in both Oral and Written
• Hold a valid light and heavy vehicle operator license in country of origin
• Necessary leadership and managerial skills to manage a large organization.
• Ability to operate effectively in high-stress situations and be able to meet the requirements of the current aviation medical standards.
• A thorough knowledge of ICAO and Airport Emergency Planning regulations is required along with experience of strategic planning and project management.
• Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE) Minimum of Member Level (MIFireE) or National Equivalent
• Graduate of the City & Guilds Institute of Leadership and Management or National equivalent
• E1 Internal Verifier Qualification or Equivalent Auditor Qualification
• Emergency & Crisis Management – Planning or Industry Equivalent
• Formal Fire Investigation Qualification
• NEBOSH / IOSH – Managing Safely or Equivalent
• Current Qualification at Aviation RFFS Supervisor Level or National Equivalent
• A Formal Adult Teaching / Instructor Qualification, PTLLS (Minimum Level 3 Award).