Health
Life happens, and when it does, we offer employees a range of options for medical plans. Dental and vision coverage is also available for employees and their families.
DFW Airport has an onsite LiveWell Center and LiveWell Health Clinic. The LiveWell Center provides access to a full weight room, cardio machines, group fitness classes, personal trainers and more at no cost for all employees. Employees can also take advantage of our onsite LiveWell Health Clinic as another resource to seek medical care such as immunizations, preventative screenings and more – no copay required.
To encourage healthy behavior, the Airport offers a Wellness Incentive Program where employees can earn up to three days pay each year.
DFW Airport is committed to providing competitive pay and medical, dental and vision benefits in order to attract and retain the workforce needed to be an employer of choice.
Employees are eligible for longevity pay after completing one full year of service as a regular full-time employee by end of fiscal year.
The Board is committed to a pay-for-performance philosophy in order to reward each employee for his or her contribution to the Airport. Merit increases or lump sum awards will be based on individual performance.
Basic term life insurance and AD&D coverage is provided and is fully paid for by DFW Airport as an automatic benefit to all employees.
Public Safety employees earn a defined benefit retirement plan funded both by DFW and the plan participants. DFW offers single life annuity, survivor annuity, and guaranteed period annuity options. The retirement plan works alongside a 457 plan to provide you financial security in your retirement years. Financial planning assistance and retirement planning sessions are also available.
We recognize that an employee’s overall well-being includes being able to take time off. We encourage a healthy work-life balance.
At DFW Airport, we offer eligible employees paid time off including holidays, vacation days, sick time and also short-term or long-term disability coverage.
Employees can enjoy all the ‘extras’ of working at DFW Airport, like free Airport parking, employee discounts at shopping and dining locations in the terminals, tuition assistance and legal advice and services.
| Fire Department | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 | Step 6 | Step 7 | |
| Recruit | $63,299 | ||||||
| Firefighter* | $68,854 | $74,473 | $77,447 | $80,547 | $83,768 | $87,123 | $90,606 |
| Apparatus Operator/Specialist | $84,053 | $87,416 | $90,913 | $94,554 | $98,334 | ||
| Captain | $106,680 | $110,946 | $115,383 | $120,001 | |||
| Battalion Chief** | $124,007 | $128,970 | $134,127 |
*Must be Fire Certified to move to this step.
** These positions will require two years between steps
*** The 2912 shift rate is not inclusive of mandatory overtime.
Hold a current Texas Commission on Fire Protection Structural Firefighter Certification or challenge (Reciprocity), and hold a current Basic EMT or greater through the Texas Department of State Health Services or National Registry, and
Minimum 2 years continuous service as a paid, full-time certified Firefighter with a comparable fire service agency, including out of state agencies, as approved by the Fire Chief, and
Must not have more than a two-year break in service from the time they left a comparable fire service agency and the time they made application with the DFW Airport Fire Services.
Two years of service: Step 1 pay scale
Four years of service: Step 2 pay scale
Six years of service: Step 3 pay scale
Eight years of service: Step 4 pay scale
Eligibility
Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen
Age: 18 years of age at the time of application and no maximum age limit.
Language: Must be able to communicate clearly in English, both orally and in writing
Special Requirement: Must be able to obtain a Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) Paramedic Certification
License /
Ability
License: Must have a valid Texas Class C driver’s license or equivalent from another state
Shift Requirements: Must be willing to work various shifts including Fire Based shift schedules to include nights, weekends and holidays
Identify Colors: Red, blue, green, yellow and brown
Education /
Experience
Education: High School Diploma or G.E.D equivalent
Must have ONE of the following:
