Commander - Fire Prevention & Training

Accountabilities & Key Performance Indicators:

• Fire Safety Audits:

• Ensure fire safety audits are conducted as per international best practices such as ISO and DGCA standards for operational buildings, terminals, aircraft maintenance hangars, and other relevant facilities.

• Plan vs Actual

  : Monitor audit schedule and completion.

• Number of Audits

  : Track the number of internal and external audits conducted.

• Non-Compliance Reports

  : Document non-compliance instances and implement mitigation actions to resolve them.

• Building Fire No Objection Certificates (NOC):

• Ensure availability of required building fire NOCs in compliance with Goa Fire & Emergency Services rules and state building bylaws.

• NOCs Obtained

  : Track the number of NOCs required versus the number obtained.

• Hot Work Permits & Fire Safety at Hot-Work Sites:

• Issue hot-work permits and enforce fire safety norms at hot-work sites in line with SOPs.

• Hot Work Permits Issued

  : Monitor the number of permits issued.

• Incident/Accident Reports

  : Record and investigate any incidents or accidents that occur during hot work.

• Joint Inspections & Fire Clearance for Concessionaires:

• Carry out joint inspections for issuing GNIAL fire clearance to concessionaires as per SOPs.

• Fire Clearances Issued

  : Monitor the number of fire clearances issued to concessionaires.

• Non-Compliance Resolutions

  : Track the number of non-compliance issues resolved.

Education Qualifications:

• Grade-I Diploma in Aviation Fire or Graduate (preferably with a science background) from any recognized university.
• JFO Course or equivalent from an aviation academy.
• Valid Heavy Transport Vehicle (HTV) Driving License.
• Good knowledge of ICAO documents, DGCA CAR, State Building Bylaws, and NBC (National Building Code).
• Proficient in computer usage.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Relevant Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in aviation firefighting, with at least 6 years in a leadership role as a Lead Firefighter.
• Extensive knowledge of NBC (National Building Code) and fire safety standards.
• Strong communication skills for effective radio telephony communication.