Job Purpose
Provide operational support to Operational Commander at satellite stations (station 2&station 4) to implement all SOPs & contingency plans for the Rescue and Firefighting related airport emergencies at the IGI Airport as per DGCA CAR.The Operations Commander is responsible for leading and managing all day-to-day operational aspects of the ARFF department as per ICAO , DGCA & NFPA Guidelines . This role ensures full compliance with national and International aviation fire safety standards and regulations, oversees incident response readiness, manages shift personnel, and ensures effective coordination during emergencies. The Operations Commander also plays a critical role in training, mentoring, and evaluating ARFF staff.
ORGANISATION CHART
Key Accountabilities
Accountabilities
Key Performance Indicators
Execute the SOPs, DAEP & contingency plans for the Rescue & Firefighting related emergencies at the IGI Airport and immediate vicinity. No of deviations reported Ensure minimum manning, extinguishing media & appliances to meet the operational requirement No of occasions deviation observed Ensure timely response and protect the aircraft, passengers during aircraft emergencies Deviation from CAR Compliance Successfully implement the role of ARFF as per the airport emergency plan. No of deviations reported Ensure the upkeep and serviceability of the appliance and equipment at fire stations No of Unserviceability reported Ensure the safety of the staff as well as the appliances/equipment during airport emergencies No of incidents reported Coordinate with different departments during airport emergencies for the effective rescue and firefighting. Assurance of station discipline No of indiscipline cases reported v/s action initiated Implement fire safety standards, conduct fire safety audit of all buildings and shops at DIAL and issuance of DFC (DIAL Fire Clearance) No DFC to be issued v/s actual issued
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES - Additional Details
Accountabilities
Key Performer Indicators
Carryout random inspection of the terminals and other building and recommend measures for improvement of the fire safety. No of inspections conducted v/s improvement measures initiated Ensure minimum manning at terminals and ARFF personnel deployed in terminal buildings maintain high standard of discipline. Plan v/s actualUpdate DAEP and DARP by periodically reviewConduct emergency drills as per Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR-DGCA).No of deviations reportedPrepare Fire strategy plan of buildings.Conduct evacuation drills as per National Building Code (NBC)Plan v/s actual Liaison with local administration, stakeholders at airport and emergency services for mitigating the overall impact of all emergencies at IGIA. No of meeting conducted Maintain updated list of Fire Wardens and Deputy Fire Wardens and conduct regular fire safety training Plan v/s actual Assist Head – Operations & Training to develop and review the tactical plans Ensure periodical inspection and maintenance of fire extinguishers, fire protection systems No of deviations reported
EXTERNAL INTERACTIONS
- AAI
- Airport Medical Center
- Airlines
- Regulatory & Statutory establishments
INTERNAL INTERACTIONS
All Departments
FINANCIAL DIMENSIONS
Other Dimensions
On average 45 personnel (approx.) in each shift
Education Qualifications
- BE/MI Fire or Graduate preferably with science from any recognized University
- Senior Fire Officer Course (SFO) from any Aviation academy or equivalent Course (Divisional Fire Officer Course from NFSC Nagpur or any recognized institute).
Relevant Experience
- Minimum 12 years’ experience out of which minimum 3 years in managerial level in an Airport handling around 300 Air Traffic Movements (ATMs) per day.
Experience of minimum 8 years as station in-charge of Category 7 Airport or 5 years experience as operations commander of Category 9 Airport
COMPETENCIES
- Networking
- Personal Effectiveness
- Teamwork & Interpersonal influence
- Stakeholder Focus
- Entrepreneurship
- Capability Building
- Social Awareness
- Planning & Decision Making
- Execution & Results
- Strategic Orientation
- Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking
