Senior Airport Firefighter & Vehicle Operator

Abu Dhabi Airports Company; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Abu Dhabi Airports Company is seeking a Senior Firefighter to deliver front-line emergency response within Airport Emergency Services (AES) and to operate as a qualified driver for firefighting vehicles. The role ensures safe operation, readiness and tactical deployment of fire appliances in both emergencies and routine operations.

The Senior Firefighter supports daily station routines, training, equipment maintenance and regulatory compliance, while maintaining peak physical fitness and

Qualifications

• Certified aviation firefighting qualification required or equivalent.
• Valid UAE heavy-vehicle driving license essential.
• Emergency Vehicle Driver Training certification preferred.
• Ability to obtain airside driving permit (movement area).

Responsibilities

• Respond to aircraft incidents and fires; operate and deploy AES vehicles per policies and ICAO requirements.
• Carry out daily checks of vehicles and PPE; report faults and maintain records.
• Perform firefighting, rescue, casualty care and hazmat duties using breathing apparatus.
• Participate in routine station maintenance and inventories as directed.
• Attend daily and scheduled training, assessments and drills for ROC program.
• Follow AES regulations, procedures and health and safety rules; report hazards.
• Maintain high standards of personal conduct and professionalism as AES representative.
• Maintain fitness and medical standards; hold airside driving permits as required.
• Adapt to additional duties and act down to firefighter role when needed.

Skills

appliance operation

pump usage

tactical deployment

teamwork

communication

situational awareness

safety and compliance

operational readiness

Education

Certified Aviation Firefighter

UAE Heavy Vehicle Driving License

Emergency Vehicle Driver Training

Airside Driving Permit (Movement Area)

Job description

Abu Dhabi Airports Company is seeking a Senior Firefighter to deliver front-line emergency response within Airport Emergency Services (AES) and to operate as a qualified driver for firefighting vehicles. The role ensures safe operation, readiness and tactical deployment of fire appliances in both emergencies and routine operations.

The Senior Firefighter supports daily station routines, training, equipment maintenance and regulatory compliance, while maintaining peak physical fitness and