Senior Manager, Emergency Planning & Crisis Readiness

Dubai Airports; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubai Airports seeks a Senior Manager – Emergency Planning to lead the development and continual enhancement of the DXB emergency preparedness framework. You will ensure plans, exercises and stakeholder coordination are compliant, effective and ready to support the airport during major incidents.

You should hold a bachelor’s degree in Emergency Planning or related field with 7–10 years total experience (5–7 years in emergency planning) and ideally CBCI or equivalent certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Emergency Planning or closely related discipline.
• 7–10 years total experience, 5–7 years in emergency planning/crisis management in aviation environment.
• Recognised certification in Emergency Planning, Crisis Management or Incident Response (e.g., CBCI) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the DXB Emergency Planning programme with clear milestones and progress visibility.
• Oversee development and maintenance of aerodrome emergency plans and procedures.
• Plan and deliver annual emergency exercise programme including scenario development and post‑exercise reporting.
• Manage emergency planning audits, assurance activities and compliance, with evidence and corrective actions.
• Ensure lessons from exercises, incidents and audits are tracked and integrated into plans.
• Coordinate with internal teams, airport partners, authorities and emergency services for multi‑agency readiness.
• Lead emergency planning training and awareness activities to strengthen readiness.
• Prepare and communicate programme updates and governance reports to Head of Response & Recovery Planning.

Skills

Emergency Planning

Crisis Management

Incident Response

Stakeholder Management

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Emergency Planning or related

Job description

Dubai Airports seeks a Senior Manager – Emergency Planning to lead the development and continual enhancement of the DXB emergency preparedness framework. You will ensure plans, exercises and stakeholder coordination are compliant, effective and ready to support the airport during major incidents.

You should hold a bachelor’s degree in Emergency Planning or related field with 7–10 years total experience (5–7 years in emergency planning) and ideally CBCI or equivalent certification.