Airport Fire & Emergency Operations Lead

Abu Dhabi Airports Group.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 167,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

Abu Dhabi Airports Group is seeking a Fire Officer to lead Airport Emergency Services operations, ensuring readiness and effective incident management at Abu Dhabi International Airport. You will manage personnel, resources, and compliance with GCAA standards and IQA while promoting a safe, disciplined environment.

You will oversee emergency planning, incident investigations, and staff development. Strong leadership, decision-making under pressure, and excellent communication are essential for

Qualifications

• ARFF firefighting experience required.
• Minimum 6 years in ARFF.
• Minimum 2 years at Lead Firefighter level.
• Strong leadership and team management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Knowledge of aviation firefighting regulations and standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide Incident Command during emergency situations and make critical operational decisions.
• Ensure effective command and control during incidents to safeguard personnel and assets.
• Conduct incident investigations and prepare reports as required.
• Act as Station Officer's deputy when required.
• Support and manage MOS and Structured Learning Program (SLP).
• Oversee staff training, audits, competency assessments, and proficiency evaluations.
• Administer AES training and auditing systems to ensure compliance with GCAA requirements and IQA.
• Support the development and maintenance of audit processes in line with regulatory requirements.
• Assist AES Training/Assessor Team and support training-related change management initiatives.
• Assist Airport Emergency Planning (AEP) team in emergency planning activities.
• Participate in Emergency Planning Committee meetings and exercises.
• Support planning and execution of airport emergency drills and exercises.
• Maintain relationships with internal stakeholders, external emergency services, and support agencies.
• Support Station Officer in people management, welfare and sickness management.
• Ensure staff discipline and welfare; maintain AES staff competency and medical/fitness standards.
• Lead and support AES projects, including policy/procedure development and operational improvements.
• Assist management in organizational change initiatives.
• Maintain policies, procedures, risk assessments and operational records.
• Support AES budgets in line with requirements.
• Comply with Safety Management System and environmental objectives.
• Promote security procedures and access control; report suspicious activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Incident command

Emergency response

Regulatory knowledge

MS Office

Stakeholder management

Education

Valid UAE Driving License

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Abu Dhabi Airports Group is seeking a Fire Officer to lead Airport Emergency Services operations, ensuring readiness and effective incident management at Abu Dhabi International Airport. You will manage personnel, resources, and compliance with GCAA standards and IQA while promoting a safe, disciplined environment.

You will oversee emergency planning, incident investigations, and staff development. Strong leadership, decision-making under pressure, and excellent communication are essential for