Airport Operations Agent / ARFF
$66,726–$80,080 year
On-site · Gypsum, Colorado, United States
Job Summary
Airport Operations Agent / ARFF role performing Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting, airport operations, and maintenance. Responds as part of a team to provide fire and rescue services during airport emergencies. Performs snow removal, inspections, and maintenance, and operates equipment to maintain airport property and facilities. Works rotational shifts including holidays and weekends; schedule involves two consecutive 17-hour shifts followed by four off days. Requires certifications in firefighter I, hazardous materials awareness/operations, First Responder/EMT readiness, FAA ARFF, NIMS, and other state/certification requirements with timely completion commitments.
Required Qualifications
- IFSAC, ProBoard, or State of Colorado Firefighter I
- IFSAC, ProBoard, or State of Colorado Hazardous Materials Awareness/Operations
- 40-hour First Responder 1st aid course or the ability to obtain certification within 45 days of employment
- Completion of Basic ASOS Certification within 1 year of employment
- Completion of Advanced ASOS within 2 years of employment
- Completion of ACE OPS within 3 years of employment
- Must successfully pass a 10-year background criminal history records check in accordance with TSR, Part 1542, and maintain eligibility for FAA and TSA-mandated security clearance requirements
- Possess a valid State of Colorado Driver’s License, or the ability to obtain one within 60 days, with a satisfactory motor vehicle record without restrictions
- Must complete a 40-hour First Responder 1st aid course within 45 days of employment
- Completion of FAA ARFF training within 30 days of employment
- Completion of FAA, Part 139 Certification Live Fire burn within 45 days of employment
- Completion of NIMS Training (must be completed within six months of employment): ICS-100 ICS-200 ICS-700 ICS-800
- Completion of Colorado Firefighter II within two years of employment
- Completion of Colorado - IFSAC - Airport Firefighter within three years of employment
- Complete NREMT coursework and obtain a State of Colorado EMT license within 1 year of employment
- Obtain a Colorado Class B CDL with airbrake and tanker endorsement within twelve months of employment
- Completion of NIMS ICS-300 within two years of employment
- Completion of NIMS ICS-400 within four years of employment
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- Completion of Colorado - IFSAC - Airport Firefighter within three years of employment
- Completion of NIMS ICS-300 within two years of employment
- Complete NREMT coursework and obtain a State of Colorado EMT license within 1 year of employment
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