The Friedman Memorial Airport is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time, non-exempt Airport Operations/Aircraft Rescue Firefighter (ARFF) Specialist.

This position is responsible for day-to-day safety, security, emergency preparedness, and regulatory compliance of the Airport during an assigned shift. This role is often required to work independently, with little supervision, on any given shift, 24/7/365. As such, applicants must be proactive, self-motivated leaders.

Responsibilities include the inspection and documentation of airfield status in accordance with FAA and DHS/TSA regulations, responding to and managing emergencies in the capacity of an FAA-certified Aircraft Rescue Firefighter, and maintenance and repair of all airside, terminal, and landside facilities. Other duties include snow removal, coordinating airport construction, mitigating wildlife hazards, and enforcing Federal, State, and local regulations including environmental regulations.

  Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma and 3 years of full-time relevant work experience in an airport environment, fire, law enforcement, EMS, or similar
• Great interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a broad spectrum of personalities.
• Moderate mechanical ability
• Ability to pass 10-year Criminal History Records Check, TSA Security Threat Assessment, and Drug Screening.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Aviation management or related field, prior experience in Airport Operations, Pilot certification, or Airport Industry certifications
• Experience in Heavy Equipment/Machinery Operation including snow removal
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Full job description can be found: here. 

Starting at $74,000 / year DOE / DOQ with excellent benefits package.

Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to natalie@thompsonconsulting.com.