AIRPORT FIRE CHIEF

Portland (Oregon) International Airport, USA

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Our client, Portland International Airport (PDX), part of the Port of Portland, is currently seeking to fill the position of Fire Chief for the PDX Fire Department. This position, reporting to the General Manager, Operations & Maintenance, is a key member of the airport management team.

Portland International Airport serves the passenger and cargo needs of a region that includes most of Oregon and southern Washington state. Currently, PDX has approximately 300,000 annual operations, serving more than 13 million passengers. The PDX Fire Department is recognized within the industry as a national model for an effective and efficient airport fire department -- demonstrated by professionalism and an innovative approach to fire fighting.

The role of the Fire Chief is to manage the missions of the Aviation Fire Department, which include: aircraft rescue and fire fighting; structural fire fighting; emergency medical service; water rescue; inspections; fire prevention; and training. Additionally, the Fire Chief is responsible for overall program management & direction, together with organizational planning for the department.

For qualifications and further information contact:

Jon C. Simon, Managing Director
JCS Recruitment, LLC (Aviation)
Phone: 310/371-2554
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