Job Description

POSITION GENERAL SUMMARY

Ensures constant observation of the aircraft movement areas; accurate recording of information; alerting the AFRS operational team and notifying relevant supporting agencies and key personnel of accidents/incidents occurring within the airport boundary.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS

• Constantly monitors the runway and other aircraft movement areas (if applicable) with the objective of identifying potential irregularities that can escalate into a situation requiring fire fighting or rescue efforts;
• Monitors the working condition of facilities found at the AFRS Tower; reporting without delay any malfunction to ensure immediate repairs/replacement by relevant authorities;
• Monitors aircraft movement during landing and takeoff at the runway and aircraft taxiing at the maneuvering area;
• Works in collaboration with the Fire Control Room Duty Personnel via system linkage to monitor the fire safety of the airport premises and other associated areas;
• Activates the crash alarm to alert the AFRS operation; receives information and notifies supporting agencies of any accidents/incidents occurring at the airport;
• Maintains a listening watch on inter-unit communication at the airport; and also communication between ATCO/Aircraft; if the facility is provided;
• Confirms and informs ATCO on the status of the airport level of protection category for rescue and fire fighting;
• Log down AFRS movement and activities/accidents/incidents requiring AFRS intervention in the AFRS tower journal

Key Challenges

• Being constantly alert for any eventualities during his watch;
• To ensure that all information logged in the AFRS Tower journal are accurate.

Skills

• Working knowledge and experience in Fire prevention and building certification, ISO 9001:2000, OSHA 94 and Civil Act 1969, ICAO, UBBL, Fire Act 341;
• Working knowledge and experience in Fire Management and training;
• Knowledge in ICAO-Annex 14, Airport Service Manual, ICAO Training Manual, NFPA
• Knowledge in AFRS operations, staffing, fire vehicles, equipments and others
• Able to work independently with minimum supervision\' *Possess good communication and interpersonal skills;
• Have working experience as internal/external trainers in AFRS studies will be an added advantage;
• Customer service oriented with pleasant personality;
• Good in both written and spoken Bahasa Malaysia and English.

Relevant Industries

External

• Diploma in various fields from a local Higher Education Institution (IPT) recognized by MQA with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) above 2.50

Unique Requirement

• Basic firefighting certificate from Malaysia Airport Training Center, Jabatan Bomba Penyelamat Malaysia or other international certificate related to this field.

Education

External

• Diploma in various fields from a local Higher Education Institution (IPT) recognized by MQA with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) above 2.50

Additional Information

Open for Malaysian citizens only.
Please be reminded that only online applications will be entertained.
Applications should reach us no later than 3 November 2023.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Malaysia Airports