Airport Emergency Officer (Specialist) (August 2025 Intake)

Changi Airports International; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Airport Emergency Officer (Specialist) to join their specialized firefighting team. This role is crucial for saving lives and minimizing property losses during emergencies at the airport. Candidates will undergo extensive training, including a Basic Airport Fire Fighter course and an Airport Fire Officer course, to develop essential skills and leadership abilities. The position offers diverse experiences, including rotations to various fire stations and military airbases, making it ideal for those passionate about rescue work and capable of handling physically demanding situations. Join a team where your skills will make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive training in firefighting principles and aircraft incident handling.
• Participation in leadership development for small team tactics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct rescue and firefighting operations during emergencies.
• Ensure operational effectiveness of firefighting units.

Skills

Aviation firefighting skills

Rescue operations

Leadership skills

Physical fitness

Education

Diploma from a local polytechnic

Tools

Firefighting equipment

Advanced fire vehicles

Fire vessels

Job description

Requisition Details

Requisition ID: 6806

Country: SG

Work Schedule: Shift Work Schedule

Employment Type: Permanent

Job Description

Your Mission

As an Airport Emergency Officer (Specialist), your core mission is to save lives and minimize property losses. Equipped with in-depth aviation firefighting skills, you will be a vital member of a specialized team responsible for rescue and firefighting operations during emergencies. Your responsibilities include ensuring the operational effectiveness of your firefighting unit and operating advanced fire vehicles, vessels, and specialized firefighting equipment.

To prepare for this role, you will undergo a comprehensive 3-month Basic Airport Fire Fighter training, covering fundamental firefighting principles and techniques for handling aircraft incidents in accordance with ICAO standards. Following this, you'll participate in a 1-month Airport Fire Officer course to develop leadership skills for small team tactics.

After training, you will be assigned to an airport fire station to apply your skills and gain operational experience. Your job may involve rotations to other airport fire stations or military airbases, offering diverse experiences and challenges.

Candidate Requirements

We welcome individuals who:

• Are passionate about rescue work
• Can handle the physically demanding nature of rescue operations
• Are resilient and determined, persevering in challenging situations
• Possess a diploma from a local polytechnic