Firefighter

We are the Orlando International Airport! The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) operates the Orlando International Airport and the Orlando Executive Airport. Our airports are world-class facilities serving more than 50 million guests each year and growing.

We offer a comprehensive benefit package for full & part-time positions to include health insurance, life insurance, paid vacation/sick/holiday, and growth opportunities (see details below).

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for: fire attack and extinguishment; search, rescue and removal of people from hazardous situations; control of emergency scenes; provide appropriate level patient care in emergency/trauma situations; maintain training standards; auxiliary activities executed at field operations level as a Firefighter for the Orlando International Airport complex as directed by the Aviation Authority's Fire Department.

SALARY: $56,342.00 / $21.67 per hour based on 2600 hours annually

Plus Paramedic Incentive Pay = $10,400 / $4.00 per hour based on 2600 hours annually

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

High School graduate or equivalent and a certified Firefighter in accordance with Chapter 633.34 of Florida State Statues and an EMT certification by the State of Florida is required. Firefighter Paramedic certification and experience preferred. Completion of Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (E.V.O.C.) is required. Must be a non-user of tobacco products for at least one year preceding application for this position. Must have a valid Florida Driver’s License.

Candidates must submit an application including copies of the following certificates:

• State of Florida Firefighter Certificate of Compliance
• State of Florida EMT or Paramedic License
• Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) or Certified Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (CEVO) certificate
• Valid Florida driver’s license

Documents will not be accepted after 11:59 pm on Friday, April 3, 2026. The application is available on our website www.flymco.com. It is the applicant’s responsibility to clearly describe their training and qualifications for this position.

Applicants must be eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Retirement Plan in order to be considered for employment as a Firefighter EMT/Paramedic with the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority.

Required within 36 months of hire/promotion

• State of Florida Paramedic License must be obtained within 36 months of hire as a condition of continued employment with the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority. GOAA pays for tuition and fees for all personnel hired with this requirement.

TESTING

A written examination will be administered Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at the First Response Training Group. 6310 Hazeltine National Drive, Orlando, FL. 32822. Applicants selected to participate in the written examination will be contacted by the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority via the email address registered on their applicant profile in GOAA Careers.

The reference materials for the written examination are:

• Emergency Care, 12th Edition
• Essentials of Firefighting and Fire Department Operations, 7th Edition.
• 2020 AHA Guidelines (BLS, ACLS, PALS)
• PHTLS (9th Edition).

A Practical Test will be administered for the top 35 candidates on Monday, May 4, 2026, Tuesday, May 5, 2026 & Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Additional information regarding the Practical test and hiring process will be provided during the written examination.

An interview will be scheduled for candidates that have successfully passed the Practical Test on the week of May 25-29, 2026.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Candidates who successfully complete all phases of the Fire Fighter recruiting process will be placed on an active hiring list. The hiring list will be kept active for at least six months for vacancies that will become available.

BENEFITS

The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority offers a comprehensive benefits package.

• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave and 80 hours of Paid Holiday Days
• Kelly Days/RDO
• FRS Retirement Plan (eligibility required)
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan
• Date of Hire, Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Wellness Programs
• Short Term Disability Plan, Long Term Disability Plan and Life Insurance
• Education Reimbursement (Full-time Employees Only)