Job Description 
 
Job Title:    Ground Crew / Airport Firefighter 
 
Reports to:    Crew Commander 
 
Job Purpose:  To work as part of a small team to provide Rescue and Fire 
Fighting Services (RFFS), ground support to customers, 
grounds maintenance and minor building maintenance. 
 
Accountabilities:   
•  Accountable to the Senior Airport Fire Officer for the 
provision of the appropriate level of RFF service during the 
notified hours of operation. 
 
Responsibilities: 
•  Providing RFFS cover as notified and in accordance with 
published procedures. 
•  Maintain the required system of record-keeping of service 
provided. 
•  Daily equipment inspections and reporting of any 
deficiencies or unserviceabilities. 
•  Ensuring that airfield inspections are carried out and 
correctly documented. 
•  Ensuring that Bird Control duties are carried out on request 
by ATS. 
•  Ensuring that all aircraft hangars are properly secured when 
not in use during the working day and prior to finishing 
shift. 
•  Manoeuvring and fuelling aircraft. 
•  Ensuring varied extraneous duties are carried out as 
requested by the Operations Manager or Head of Ground 
Crew / Senior Airport Fire Officer. 
 
 
Personal Qualities: 
•  Honest and responsible 
•  Friendly and outgoing 
•  Enthusiastic and self motivated 
•  Flexible, including in relation to working hours 
 
 
Required Skills: 
•  Ability to adopt a ‘Safety First’ approach in accordance 
with the Company’s Safety Management System 
•  Ability to provide a quality customer service 
•  Ability to work as part of a team  
•  Ability to solve day to day operational problems 
•  Clear communicator 
•  Valid Driving Licence