Operations Commander

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.

The Operations Commander is responsible for leading and managing all day-to-day operational aspects of the ARFF department as per ICAO  , DGCA & NFPA Guidelines  . This role ensures full compliance with national and International aviation fire safety standards and regulations, oversees incident response readiness, manages shift personnel, and ensures effective coordination during emergencies. The Operations Commander also plays a critical role in training, mentoring, and evaluating ARFF staff.

ORGANISATION CHART

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

 

Accountabilities	Key Performance Indicators
Execute the SOPs, DAEP & contingency plans for the Rescue & Firefighting related emergencies at the IGI Airport and immediate vicinity.	No of deviations reported
Ensure minimum manning, extinguishing media & appliances to meet the operational requirement	No of occasions deviation observed
Ensure timely response and protect the aircraft, passengers during aircraft emergencies	Deviation from CAR Compliance
Successfully implement the role of ARFF as per the airport emergency plan.	No of deviations reported
Ensure the upkeep and serviceability of the appliance and equipment at fire stations	No of Unserviceability reported
Ensure the safety of the staff as well as the appliances/equipment during airport emergencies	No of incidents reported
Coordinate with different departments during airport emergencies for the effective rescue and firefighting.
Assurance of station discipline	No of indiscipline cases reported v/s action initiated
Implement fire safety standards, conduct fire safety audit of all buildings and shops at DIAL and issuance of DFC (DIAL Fire Clearance)	No DFC to be issued v/s actual issued

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES - Additional Details

Accountabilities	Key Performer Indicators
Carryout random inspection of the terminals and other building and recommend measures for improvement of the fire safety.	No of inspections conducted v/s improvement measures initiated
Ensure minimum manning at terminals and ARFF personnel deployed in terminal buildings maintain high standard of discipline.	Plan v/s actual
Update DAEP and DARP by periodically review Conduct emergency drills as per Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR-DGCA).	No of deviations reported
Prepare Fire strategy plan of buildings. Conduct evacuation drills as per National Building Code (NBC)	Plan v/s actual
Liaison with local administration, stakeholders at airport and emergency services for mitigating the overall impact of all emergencies at IGIA.	No of meeting conducted
Maintain updated list of Fire Wardens and Deputy Fire Wardens and conduct regular fire safety training	Plan v/s actual
Assist Head – Operations & Training to develop and review the tactical plans
Ensure periodical inspection and maintenance of fire extinguishers, fire protection systems	No of deviations reported

EXTERNAL INTERACTIONS

• AAI
• Airport Medical Center
• Airlines
• Regulatory & Statutory establishments
   

INTERNAL INTERACTIONS

All Departments

FINANCIAL DIMENSIONS

OTHER DIMENSIONS

On average 45 personnel (approx.) in each shift

 

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• BE/MI Fire or Graduate preferably with science from any recognized University
• Senior Fire Officer Course (SFO) from any Aviation academy or equivalent Course (Divisional Fire Officer Course from NFSC Nagpur or any recognized institute).

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 12 years’ experience out of which minimum 3 years in managerial level in an Airport handling around 300 Air Traffic Movements (ATMs) per day.

  Experience of minimum 8 years as station in-charge of Category 7 Airport or 5 years experience as operations commander of Category 9 Airport

COMPETENCIES