Aviation Fire Fighter & Ground Handler

On behalf of our client, we are looking for an Aviation Fire Fighter & Ground Handler to join them on a permanent basis. Role: Aviation Fire Fighter & Ground Handler Pay: On Application Location: South West London Hours: 4 days on 4 days off rotation - Times will cover operational requirements Status: Permanent Key Responsibilities Acting as a member of the Heliport RFFS team, in accordance with the relevant sections of the Heliport Manual. Respond to emergency situations according to your role in the RFFS team and as defined in the Heliport Emergency Orders. Acting as a member of the Heliport Airside Handling team, including carrying out checks and inspections on PPE, RPE, equipment, vehicles, quality checks and stock control (including fire-fighting media, aviation fuel), in accordance with the relevant sections of the Heliport Manual. Note and record any deficiencies and report these to the responsible supervisor so that they can be recorded and where possible corrected as soon as possible. Carry out passenger and baggage handling duties, fuel quality, delivery and supply, aircraft marshalling and mechanical handling. Various light maintenance duties to land, property and equipment (including sweeping, snow clearance, weeding, painting, signage). When appropriately trained and detailed to act as Watch Manager (WM) and supervise the duty RFFS team. Designated and appropriately trained WMs will deputise for the SAFO in their absence or where called upon. Undergo initial and recurrent training as defined in the Heliport Manual Volume 2 RFFS in helicopter and passenger handling, helicopter mechanical handling and marshalling, airside driving, radio communications, fire-fighting (theory, tactics and techniques, equipment handling, role & responsibilities), Casualty handling and rescue techniques, First Aid.Experience Hold a UK driving license Physically fit Verbal and written communication IT literacy with Windows excel, word and power point Previous aviation fire fighter experience Desirable Current Breathing Apparatus Wearer Competency Cat C1 Driving license Minimum First Aid at Work Aviation ground handling experience Other Heliport permitted operating hours: 07:30 - 19:30 Current RFFS operating hours: 06:30 - 19:30 Shift pattern is a 4 days on 4 days off rotation. The above times are permitted to change, early or late extension dependant. Late extension up until 23:00. This is to cover operational requirements. ********************************************************************************************** If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Natalie Dalkin at Line Up Aviation Line Up Aviation has carved its own place in the recruitment of Aviation and Aerospace personnel all over the world for more than 30 years. We work with some of the industry\'s best known companies who demand the highest standard of applicants. \"Follow @LineUpAviation on Twitter for all of our latest vacancies, news and pictures from our busy UK Head Office. Interact with us using the #LineUpAviation tag at anytime! Thank you for your follow

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