Job Purpose
The job holder will be responsible for
providing and carrying out rescue and firefighting services to passengers,
other airport users and property.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Conducting fire and rescue services
through fire-fighting in crashed aircraft and reported fire outbreaks in
buildings to save life and property;
Responding to aircraft emergencies as
per airport services manual;
Inspecting fire engines, appliances
and equipment to ensure serviceability;
Cleaning and maintaining appliances
and equipment at the fire station to ensure they are in good working order;
Inspecting runways, taxiways and apron
for fuel spillage and Foreign Object Debris (FODs) and ensuring that they are
clean and safe;
Inspecting the airport boundary and
topography to ensure their accessibility;
Operating pumps and driving of fire
engines and vehicles when required; and
Participating in fire drills as required.
Responding to aircraft emergencies as
per airport services manual;
Inspecting fire engines, appliances
and equipment to ensure serviceability;
Cleaning and maintaining appliances
and equipment at the fire station to ensure they are in good working order;
Inspecting runways, taxiways and apron
for fuel spillage and Foreign Object Debris (FODs) and ensuring that they are
clean and safe;
Inspecting the airport boundary and
topography to ensure their accessibility;
Operating pumps and driving of fire
engines and vehicles when required; and
Participating in fire drills as
required.
Key Qualifications and Experience
Kenya Certificate of Secondary
Education (KCSE) Grade C or equivalent
Basic Fire Training will be an added
advantage
Candidates with Emergency Medical
Technician (EMT) certificate will have an added advantage
Possession of a medical certificate
issued within the last three (3) months by a registered Medical Officer of
Health confirming that a candidate is medically fit to undergo a physical
vigorous training.
Born on or after
1st January, 1998.
Skills and Competencies
Teamwork, good communication and
interpersonal skills
How To Apply
Application letter should be
accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), a daytime phone contact, email
address, email and telephone contacts of three (3) referees and copies of
academic and relevant professional certificates.
Kindly note that prospective
applicants can only apply for a single position which they consider themselves
most suitable. Multiple applications for different positions will not be
considered.
The full details of the advertisement
can be accessed on KAA Website https://www.kaa.go.keunder Careers Section for detailed job descriptions,
requirements for appointment and instructions on how to apply.
Only shortlisted and successful
candidates shall be contacted. Shortlisted candidates shall be required to
provide original National Identity Card, Academic and Professional Certificates
during the interview.
Interested and qualified persons are
requested to make their applications via electronic mail recruitment@kaa.go.ke or in hard copy quoting
the Job Reference on the Email title line or on the envelope to:.
Ag. Managing Director / CEO
Kenya Airports Authority
KAA Head Office, Airport North Road
P. O Box 19001-00501, Nairobi Kenya.
All the documents in submissions made
via email should be pdf format ONLY.
To be considered, your application
must be received not later than Monday, 12th February, 2024 at 5.00pm East African Time addressed to
the contact provided above.
