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Ketchikan Gateway Borough
Airport Technician Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighter (ARFF)
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What they do
An Aircraft or A & P Mechanic maintains and repairs different types of aircraft such as planes, jets or helicopters. Provides scheduled maintenance and inspections. May specialize in working on the frame, engine, electrical systems or other parts of an aircraft, or specialize in certain types of aircraft.
$82,390 / year median in Alaska
+9% projected growth
Job Description
$28.35-$30.54 /hour starting salary, depending on qualifications Responsible for performing a variety of tasks requiring skilled and semi-skilled abilities involved in the operation, maintenance and improvement of airport roads , structures and related facilities under the general supervision of the Operations Manager and for performing Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF), emergency medical response and all other duties required by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) part 139 regulations. Operate a variety of airport maintenance equipment including trucks, front-end loaders, graders, snow plows, forklifts, sweepers, spreaders, aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicles, boilers and various other equipment. Repair runway/taxiway and associated systems, roads, bridges, culverts, docks and other airport facilities such as buildings, equipment and signs. Perform general and skilled maintenance and repairs to buildings and systems that may involve painting, sandblasting, carpentry, plumbing and electrical work. Perform snow/ice removal and control operations using snow/ice removal and control equipment and materials. Operate manual and power hand tools including saws, jack hammers, pumps, brush cutters, generators, compressors, welders and various other equipment. Perform minor equipment repairs and maintenance and provide assistance to the equipment mechanics. Provide the primary response to emergencies at the airport involving disabled aircraft or other life threatening situations. Apply trained rescue and lifesaving emergency medical procedures for the health and benefit of the general public at the airport. Work with other unit members to analyze the extent of an emergency and determine an appropriate course of action. Operate specialized aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicles including the use of specialized rescue procedures, materials and tools. Provide required primary aircraft rescue and firefighting coverage for scheduled air carrier operations at the airport. Respond to structural fires and rescue of endangered persons in the terminal or other airport facilities. Pursue and ensure satisfactory completion of any necessary initial and recurrent ARFF and emergency medical training as provided by the Borough. Issue and cancel Notices to Airmen regarding airfield surface conditions, obstructions or lighting problems. Perform surface friction measurements on all aircraft movement areas during freezing weather.