Stop Drop and Roll into an exciting new career as a fire fighter within aviation

About Us:

Airservices Australia, a government-owned entity, oversees the safe and efficient management of 11% of the world’s airspace and provides Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting services at Australia’s busiest airports.

Our people are our greatest asset with a dynamic and diverse team operating from locations across the country - from bustling cities to regional and remote locations, including an island. This team keeps Australia’s aviation industry safe every day of the year, both in the air and on the ground.

We connect people with their world safely – linking family and friends, generating economic activity, creating jobs, and facilitating trade and tourism.

Airservices is committed to fostering a culture that is diverse, inclusive, and respectful.  We encourage motivated individuals who love what they do, value a service first mindset and embrace a challenge to explore a career with Airservices. In return you will be a valued team member, be offered flexibility and experience a meaningful career in an exciting, ever-evolving aviation industry.

The Exciting Opportunity & Training:

We are currently recruiting Trainee Aviation Rescue Fire Fighters for our Mackay, Hamilton Island and Whitsunday Coast stations. This is an excellent opportunity to start a new career as a first responder within the Aviation industry.  You will earn while you learn as the first 11 weeks of your employment will be conducted out of our training facility in Melbourne (Accommodation provided). You will then spend the next 4 weeks finishing your qualification at station.

Upon completion of the training, you will then commence in your role on station. You can expect to be involved in;

• Provide critical first response rescue and first-aid services in emergency situations
• Offer expert fire safety advice
• Educate on firefighting techniques
• Tackle emergencies, from aircraft incidents to fires
• Embrace both physical and mental challenges, with a roster system that ensures a healthy work-life balance.
• Ongoing training and development

Certification

PUA20622 Certificate II in Public Safety (Fire Fighting and Emergency Operations)

Awarded by our Registered Training Organisation (RTO 5168)

Salary

During Training: $50,567.00 per annum plus superannuation

Post-Qualification: $70,818.00 per annum plus superannuation

Entry Standards

To be considered for this role candidates must.

• hold a current Australian Driver's license
• hold a minimum grade 10 high school certificate
• Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or perm resident

What to expect

Our recruitment process for Trainee is quite robust all successful candidates will be required complete each of the below recruitment stages

• Online cognitive assessment  
• Physical aptitude assessment
• Assessment center & Panel Interview
• Reference checks
• Medical and Security clearances

To Apply! All applicants must submit a formal online application. review all information on our website and submit your application through our current opportunities page or by clicking the 'apply' button below. 

Want to Know More? Visit the aviation rescue Fire Fighting Careers page on our website Careers - Airservices (airservicesaustralia.com).

For further questions, please contact us at avrecruit@airservicesaustralia.com.