Airport Rescue Firefighter - Full-Time

Bluegrass Airport • Lexington, KY

9h • $56,976 - $66,947 • Onsite

About The Position

The full-time Airport Rescue Firefighter is responsible for rapidly responding to aircraft emergencies at Blue Grass Airport, including crashes, fires, and hazardous material spills, to extinguish fires, rescue passengers, and provide emergency medical assistance, all while adhering to strict safety regulations and operating specialized firefighting equipment designed for aircraft incidents. Their primary focus is to protect lives and property on the airfield by preventing and combating fires on aircraft and airport facilities. They ensure the airport has the capability to respond to emergencies within the standards established by FAA regulations. The Airport Rescue Firefighter represents the airport in all interactions as a professional with a focus on providing exceptional customer service to the public, stakeholders, and co-workers.

Requirements

• Certified as a Commonwealth of Kentucky Professional Firefighter Basic II.
• Certified as a Commonwealth of Kentucky Emergency Medical Responder.
• Candidate Physical Agility Test (CPAT).
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent background with no felony convictions or history of criminal or improper conduct.
• Must maintain a valid Commonwealth of Kentucky Driver’s license.
• Pass random drug screenings.
• Pass a background investigation (criminal and prior employment).
• Pass a drug screen and background check, including an FBI fingerprint criminal history check, to receive an offer of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Complete certification to 14 CFR Part 139, Aircraft Rescue Firefighter within 9 months of hire.
• Proficient in the operation of all ARFF apparatus and equipment within 9 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Rapidly responding to aircraft emergencies at Blue Grass Airport, including crashes, fires, and hazardous material spills.
• Extinguishing fires, rescuing passengers, and providing emergency medical assistance.
• Adhering to strict safety regulations.
• Operating specialized firefighting equipment designed for aircraft incidents.
• Protecting lives and property on the airfield by preventing and combating fires on aircraft and airport facilities.
• Ensuring the airport has the capability to respond to emergencies within the standards established by FAA regulations.
• Representing the airport in all interactions as a professional with a focus on providing exceptional customer service to the public, stakeholders, and co-workers.
• Undergoing required initial and yearly recurrent training in areas such as Airport Security, Airport Familiarization, and Movement and Non-Movement Area Driver’s training.
• Participating in periodic mandatory briefings and/or instruction.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Retirement: Employees contribute 7% of earnings to a 401(a) retirement plan, and the Airport contributes 12.15%.
• Paid time off: Receive 24 hours of paid time off on your first paycheck, then earn 8.32 hours of PTO each biweekly pay period during your first year. PTO increases with years of service, and unused PTO can be carried forward.
• Family medical leave: In addition to paid time off, employees are given 11 hours of paid family medical leave time each month, which can accumulate to a maximum balance of 616 hours.
• Paid holidays: 9 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays.
• Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, and accident coverage.
• Additional benefits: Separate telehealth services, two employee assistance programs, an on-site gym with professional workout equipment, cell phone allowance, tuition reimbursement, and more.
• Position is eligible for KPFFPF Incentive

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED