Operations Commander - Training & Compliance

JOB PURPOSE

Provide operational support to Operational Commander at satellite stations (station 2&station 4) to implement all SOPs & contingency plans for the Rescue and Firefighting related airport emergencies at the IGI Airport as per DGCA CAR.

To Prepare, review, update Airport Emergency Plan as per the statuary requirements to deal with all 
foreseeable emergencies at GGIAL . Plan and conduct exercises as per statutory requirements and 
train ARFF personnel, emergency response agencies and other stake holders to ensure effective 
handling of emergencies to restore normalcy and business continuity.

ORGANISATION CHART

COO

Head ARFF

Operation Commander-Training & Compliances

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Prepare, review & update the Aerodrome Emergency Plan and 
disseminate the same to all internal, external departments and stake 
holders. Plan, organize and conduct Airport Emergency Exercises as per 
DGCA CAR, Section 4, Series B, Part 1/ Annex 14 Chapter 9/ASM Part 
7/Air Safety circulars to ensure the compliance of Aerodrome 
Emergency Plan and Aerodrome certification. Carry out periodic Gap 
Analysis with Stakeholder Emergency Plans and align it with Airport 
Emergency Plan. Organize AEP training to GGIAL Operational Teams, 
Airlines, GHAs, CISF & other stakeholders.
2. Prepare, review & update the Disabled Aircraft Recovery Plan as per 
DGCA CAR, Section 4, Series B, Part 1/ Annex 14/ ASM Part 5 to ensure 
regulatory compliance. Carry out periodic gap analysis with airlines 
plan and align with Airport plan. MoU with local crane/ trailer
operators & material suppliers.
3. Prepare ARFF Manual, Fire Prevention Manual, Rating Manual,
Training Manual and SOPs. Review and update them periodically. To 
conduct periodical evaluation of ARFF shift personnel and officers and 
to identify appropriate training/ refresher trainings and to organize the 
same through internal /external resources. Support preparation of 
Aerodrome Manual.
4. Ensure compliance to the annual schedule related to maintenance & 
inspection of fire fighting vehicles, appliances and equipment and the 
record is maintained.
5. To ensure Regulatory compliance of National Building Code, and to 
conduct building fire and evacuation drills for Passenger Terminal 
Building, Air Traffic Control, Cargo Building, Operational Building and 
Admin Building. Plan and organize training for building occupants, 
Floor wardens and Emergency Response Team in building evacuation 
and effective fire control.
6. To plan & schedule station level training, monthly hot fire drill and 
other periodical trainings including approach area access practice and 
tactical exercises required to ensure level of competence in ARFF 
teams and to carry out coordination within and outside department for 
conducting various training programs successfully.
7. To plan periodical driving & operation training programs for Lead fire 
fighters and Fire fighters and conduct evaluation to develop, maintain 
high level of competency and compliance as per Director General Civil 
Aviation Air safety circular.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES - Additional Details

EXTERNAL INTERACTIONS

 State Fire Service Dept.

 ATC

 Airlines & Stakeholders

 CISF

 Emergency Medical Service Providers

 SDMA/DDMA

INTERNAL INTERACTIONS

 All GGIAL Functional & Operational Teams

FINANCIAL DIMENSIONS

 Ensure preparation and effective management of AOP/Budget

OTHER DIMENSIONS

Direct reports: 20 to 25

 

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

 Minimum Graduate from any recognized university.

 Grade ‘I” Fire E / Senior Fire Officer’s course from recognized aviation Institute. Proficiency in Computers.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

 About 10-12 years’ experience and 5-6 years in with instructional experience & exposure on emergency planning.

 Goan Candidates OR Candidates having working experience in Goa will be an added advantage.

COMPETENCIES