Fire Fighter

Malta International Airport plc is looking for ambitious and energetic individuals who are passionate about the airport and who are willing to learn and be part of a high-performance culture. The following vacancy has arisen within the Fire & Rescue Department.

Main Responsibilities

• Fighting both aircraft and domestic fires and effecting rescues;
• Driving and operating all fire-fighting vehicles and equipment;
• Making use of breathing apparatus, ladders and work at heights; and
• Assisting in the handling of casualties and render first aid.
  
  

Requirements

• Be 21 years of age.
• Possess clean police conduct.
• Possess a valid driving license (Category C is considered an asset).
• Obtained ‘O’ Level qualification in Maltese, English, and Mathematics (Grades 1 to 5) or MCAST First Diploma.
  
  

The ideal candidate should:

• Be energetic, self-motivated, and with a positive mindset.
• Be well-mannered and educated with an outgoing personality.
• Capable of working well within a team.
• Have the ability to work under pressure.
• Be able to work in adverse environmental conditions.
• Be computer-literate.
  
  

Driving License

Successful candidates who do not already possess a driving license Category C will be required to do so within the first year of employment.

Health Caution Statement:

Potential applicants that have any medical condition or are under permanent medication that may impair situation awareness (even if occasional), induce hearing/sight disability, prohibit repeated exposure to sunshine, or for which stress is counter-indicated, or applicants with sensitivity to environmental allergens are kindly advised that this job opportunity may not be suited for them. Short-listed applicants may be subject to a medical test. Applicants who believe they have colour blindness may wish to be assessed prior to submitting an application, as passing the Ishihara test is a condition for this position.

The candidates shall also be required to take a physical fitness test and medical examination every year to determine their physical ability to perform the job.