Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, February 02, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) is a corporate body responsible for regulation of civil aviation in the country. It manages Entebbe International Airport (EIA) and thirteen (13) other upcountry aerodromes. UCAA carries out its work in conformity with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs). The Authority has planned to recruit suitably qualified Ugandans of impeccable integrity and commitment to fill the position in its establishment in the Directorate of Airports and Aviation Security as detailed below;
JOB TITLE : TRAINEE FIRE-FIGHTER
REPORTS TO: ASSISTANT FIRE OFFICER
JOB REF : UCAA/ADV/EXT/01/2021
Salary Level : 07
Vacancies : 17
JOB PURPOSE: An entry to the acquisition of the skills in rescue and firefighting and for participation in preparations for preparedness for firefighting activities. .

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Participating in Fire training
• Responding to emergency
• Recording all reports
• Participate in training responses of simulated aircraft crash fires, fire alarms, airport fires and other related emergency situations in accordance with existing Emergency Policy and Regulations
• Ensures preparedness for firefighting
• Adhering to the standard operating procedures
• Routine checks of equipment and appliances
• Carrying out any other lawful assignment allocated by the immediate supervisor
• Servicing equipment
• Encourages teamwork

DELIVERABLES
• Participate in training responses of simulated aircraft crash fires, fire alarms, airport fires and other related emergency situations in accordance with existing
• Emergency Policy and Regulations
• Ensures having the right tools and equipment when responding to those emergency simulations.
• Records all reports accurately and disseminates the information promptly for appropriate action.
• Maintains standby and ready status on hazardous work operations such as aircraft refueling or de-fuelling with senior firefighters.
• Ensures presence with adequate tools and supporting personnel during refueling and de fuelling and other hazardous work operations on each occasion.
• Participates in routine physical fitness exercise is carried out daily to ensure readiness to attend to duties.
• Adheres to routine medical check-up program as per regulations.
• Ensures strict adherence to the standard operating procedure during each incident
• Carries out routine checks of equipment and appliances and adheres to the checklist and the approved schedule while checking equipment.
• Carries out routine checks of communication system to ensure that it is in recommended condition for use
• Carries out routine checks of equipment and appliances and adheres to the checklist and the approved schedule while checking equipment.
• Carries out routine checks of communication system to ensure that it is in recommended condition for use Ensures that all serviceable equipment are in place for use from time to time
• Maintains general cleanliness of equipment daily as per required regulations Maintains a healthy team spirit between team members and other users to facilitate effective execution of duties.
• Ensures attainment of all targets through full participation in firefighting and prevention process

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
1. A Bachelors’ degree from a recognized institution
OR
Diploma with a post education work experience of 3 years in Mechanical /Automobile/Electrical Engineering/Medical discipline from a recognized
Institution.
2. ‘A’ level certificate and five credits at ‘O’ level two of which should be in English and Mathematics.
3. Must hold a certificate in the following: -
(a) Firefighting or
(b) Airport operations or
(c) Diving or
(d) Open water life saving
4. Driving Permit.
5. Must be in the age range of 22 to 35 years.
6. Must be physically fit..

Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure
A well written application letter with a detailed CV and copies of academic certificates with the job reference number clearly marked at the top left hand corner of the envelope should be addressed to;
The Director Human Resource & Administration
Uganda Civil Aviation Authority Head Office
P.O. Box 5536, KAMPALA
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
UCAA is an equal opportunity employer.
Note: Please indicate your (day time) phone

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