Aviation Fire Fighter & Ground Handler

London
2 weeks ago
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On behalf of our client, we are looking for an Aviation Fire Fighter & Ground Handler to join them on a permanent basis.

Role: Aviation Fire Fighter & Ground Handler
Pay: On Application
Location: South West London
Hours: 4 days on 4 days off rotation - Times will cover operational requirements
Status: Permanent

Key Responsibilities

Acting as a member of the Heliport RFFS team, in accordance with the relevant sections of the Heliport Manual. Respond to emergency situations according to your role in the RFFS team and as defined in the Heliport Emergency Orders.
Acting as a member of the Heliport Airside Handling team, including carrying out checks and inspections on PPE, RPE, equipment, vehicles, quality checks and stock control (including fire-fighting media, aviation fuel), in accordance with the relevant sections of the Heliport Manual. Note and record any deficiencies and report these to the responsible supervisor so that they can be recorded and where possible corrected as soon as possible.
Carry out passenger and baggage handling duties, fuel quality, delivery and supply, aircraft marshalling and mechanical handling.
Various light maintenance duties to land, property and equipment (including sweeping, snow clearance, weeding, painting, signage).
When appropriately trained and detailed to act as Watch Manager (WM) and supervise the duty RFFS team.
Designated and appropriately trained WMs will deputise for the SAFO in their absence or where called upon.
Undergo initial and recurrent training as defined in the Heliport Manual Volume 2 RFFS in helicopter and passenger handling, helicopter mechanical handling and marshalling, airside driving, radio communications, fire-fighting (theory, tactics and techniques, equipment handling, role & responsibilities), Casualty handling and rescue techniques, First Aid.Experience

Hold a UK driving license
Physically fit
Verbal and written communication
IT literacy with Windows excel, word and power point
Previous aviation fire fighter experience
Desirable

Current Breathing Apparatus Wearer Competency
Cat C1 Driving license
Minimum First Aid at Work
Aviation ground handling experience
Other

Heliport permitted operating hours: 07:30 - 19:30
Current RFFS operating hours: 06:30 - 19:30
Shift pattern is a 4 days on 4 days off rotation. The above times are permitted to change, early or late extension dependant. Late extension up until 23:00. This is to cover operational requirements.

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If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Natalie Dalkin at Line Up Aviation

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