Search and Rescue Mission (SMC) Co-Ordinator x3 at ATNS

Job description

Plan the search and co-ordinate the transit of SAR facilities to the scene - .

•  Obtain and evaluate all data on the emergency; Remain informed of prevailing environmental conditions; Develop the search action plan, (and rescue action plan as appropriate), i.e., allocated search areas; Ensure that communications can be carried out rapidly with operating units, and that high precedence messages can be routed quickly;  
• Designate the OSC, dispatch SAR facilities and designate on-scene communications frequencies; Inform the RCC chief of the search action plan; Co-ordinate the operation with adjacent RCC’s when appropriate; Arrange briefing and debriefing of SAR personnel; Evaluate all reports from any source and modify the search action plan as necessary;
• Arrange for the fuelling of aircraft and, for a prolonged search, arrange for the accommodation of SAR personnel;  Arrange for delivery of supplies to sustain survivors; Maintain in chronological order an accurate and up-to-date record with a plot, where necessary, of all proceedings; Release SAR facilities when assistance is no longer required; Notify accident investigation authorities; Gather information about distress situations; develop accurate and workable action plans, and dispatch and co-ordinate the resource that will carry out SAR missions; Monitor and maintain communications procedures, reports, files, and logs;
• Ensure the long range, and short-range communications are efficient and reliable; Monitor operational communications, and distress, urgency and safety communications; Monitor Search and Rescue units to ensure they can get underway and arrive at the distress location, without delay; Confirm the mix of resources at SAR facilities; ensure they are correct for the types of incidents experienced or anticipated; Keep abreast of advancements in order to identify better and more cost-effective response resources.

Maintain Readiness -

• Research and exercise to ensure that SAR operations can safely and effectively be conducted in anticipated environment(s); Maintain close liaison with other organization; know their capabilities to ensure that the most capable and timely resources, regardless of ownership, respond to SAR situations;
• Review historical incidents and apply lessons learned to identify and correct weaknesses; Monitor resource readiness standards to minimize resource unavailability;  Monitor geographic sites of SAR facilities to ensure optimal placement for projected distress incidents; Assessing emerging technologies and other environmental changes and opportunities;
• Appraising the system, including the use of SAR statistics to identify recurring causes of distress incidents; Analyse and respond to finding and recommendations of accident investigations; Promoting legislation, rules, treaties, or agreements to promote safety; Participate in SCCs and international and interagency SAR meetings.

Minimum requirements

Minimum Formal Qualifications:

• ATCO3 with Search and Rescue Mission Co-Ordinator qualification.

Minimum Years of Experience:

•  A minimum of 2 years post-validation experience as ATCO3.