About Us:

Welcome to the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority, where we operate RDU International Airport, a vital hub connecting North Carolina to the world. In 2024, our teamwork helped us serve 15.5 million passengers, generate a $24.1 billion economic impact, and our dedication to excellence has been recognized with a Top Five passenger satisfaction ranking in North America. We're a tight-knit team of over 400 employees where accountability and collaboration are our guiding principles, and safety is our top priority. Whether your role is indoors or outdoors, you'll be part of a supportive environment that values your contributions. We believe in investing in our people, offering competitive benefits and professional development to help your career take flight.

About You:

You embody core values that will play a pivotal role in connecting our community to places and the people who matter most. Your commitment to continuous learning will drive innovation and growth, while your unwavering integrity ensures that our brand remains trustworthy and reputable. Your respect for colleagues and clients alike fosters a collaborative and positive environment. Your dedication to excellence in every task you undertake will elevate our brand’s standards. Lastly, your team spirit will unite our efforts and amplify our collective success.

About the Role: 

Does the challenge of working in one of the most dynamic organizations in the Triangle excite you? If so, please consider applying for the Aircraft Rescue Fire Engineer/EMT position at the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority. RDU provides an opportunity to work with an awesome team, all dedicated to our core values of Learning, Integrity, Team, Excellence, and Respect. We are a rapidly expanding, medium-sized airport. If you are interested in working for a growing organization that provides great benefits, opportunities to advance, and free parking, then RDU may be your next and best career move! Our organization offers a dynamic, fast-paced environment that promotes teamwork, creativity and collaboration. Take the next step and see what RDU is all about!

Compensation:

Maximum – Based on experience

Minimum - $20.36

What You’ll Do:

• Operates fire engines to respond to fire, crashes, and rescue calls; and uses mobile equipment, hand tools, and extinguishers to suppress aircraft, structural, forest, and automobile fires.
• Responds to medical emergency needs of passengers and terminal visitors until advance medical care arrives.
• Maintains awareness of security concerns on the airfield and reports concerns to Communications.
• Checks airfield and reports debris, malfunctioning lights, and hazards.
• Completes and maintains proper recordkeeping of fire and medical call reports.
• Checks and services fire extinguishers and Automated External Defibrillators in airport buildings.
• Performs fit testing for air packs and N-95 mask; performs service testing for SCBA and ladders; and tests and services fire hydrants.
• Attends classes in firefighting, rescue, and emergency services techniques and methods; and trains with other departments to facilitate mutual aid response.
• Cleans and maintains fire stations and adjacent grounds; and maintains supplies and materials on fire and rescue vehicles.
• Performs related work as required.

What You Need:

Education:
 Required: 

 High school diploma or equivalent 

Experience: 

Required:  

• 2 years of experience in volunteer or career firefighting
• 1 year of experience driving and operating fire apparatus and pumps

Preferred: 

• 2 or more years of experience driving and operating fire apparatus and pumps.

Licenses or Certifications: 

Required:  

• Valid NC Class B Driver’s License (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
• NC Firefighter or IFSAC/ProBoard equivalent
• NC EMT or National Registry (must receive Reciprocity within 6 months)
• NC Hazardous Material Level I or IFSAC/ProBoard equivalent
• NC Driver Operator - Pumps or IFSAC/ProBoard equivalent
• NC Emergency Vehicle Driver
• NIMS 100, 200, 700, and 800

*Add your IFSAC/ProBoard or State fire certificates/transcripts, as well as EMT card as additional documentation, along with a current resume

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE 

Knowledge of:   

• Hazardous materials
• OSHA guidelines
• Principles, practices, procedures, and equipment used in fire prevention / suppression and protection of life and property
• Emergency medical techniques and procedures
• Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment
• ESO Incident Reporting software

 Skilled at: 

• Written and verbal communication
• Analysis and problem solving
• Firefighting and rescue
• Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships
• Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
• Performing basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and ratios
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (or other) 

Ability to: 

• Ability to work 24 hour rotating shifts (this includes: nights, weekends, holidays, inclement weather, emergency call back and/or hold over)
• Identify security concerns
• Maintain cleanliness and readiness of fire station and equipment
• Maintain accurate records and reports
• Perform minor service work on systems
• Handle stressful emergency situations in an efficient and calm manner
• Read, write, understand, and speak English fluently
• Work effectively in a teamwork environment
• Handle difficult situations with tact and diplomacy
• Formulate sound conclusions
• Meet schedules and deadlines of the work
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
• Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries

 Work Environment/Conditions: 

The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Work may be performed indoors or outdoors in potentially adverse conditions on uneven ground in all types of weather. May periodically be exposed to loud sounds and distracting noise levels, such as from office equipment, machinery, and overhead and ground level aircraft noise. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, and intense noises as well as gases, workspace restrictions, vibrations, chemicals and oils

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• The position involves heavy physical demands, such as exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. Positions in this class typically require fingering, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions as well as stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling, and lifting

Benefits: 

At RDU, you’re not just a blip on the radar. We appreciate you and care about your health, happiness and future. Here’s a snapshot of our awesome benefits! 

• Work-Life Harmony
  
  • Paid Vacation Leave
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • 11 Paid Holidays
  • Flexible Holiday Options
• Health and Wellness
  
  • Comprehensive Wellness Program
  • On-site Fitness Classes & Employee Fitness Center Access
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) – with matching employer contributions
  • Flexible Spending Accounts – medical and dependent care options
  • Opportunities for employer paid or discounted insurance plans
• Financial Wellness
  
  • Tuition assistance and career development
  • Shift Differential pay
  • 401(k) plan, Traditional and Roth options – with matching employer contributions
  • 457(b) plan, Traditional and Roth options
  • NC Pension Retirement Plan
  • Employee Discounts – cell phone service plans, RDU Airport Terminal stores and restaurants.

At the Authority, we appreciate you and care about your health, happiness, and future. Our benefits start on day one, including medical, dental, vision, tuition assistance, employee discounts, and perks like an on-site gym, a dedicated wellness team, and frequent company and team outings. For a full list of benefit offerings, check out the RDU.com Careers Page

A detailed job description will be provided during the interview process.