Airport Emergency Officer (Specialist) (August 2025 Intake)

Changi Airport Group (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as an Airport Emergency Officer, where your mission is to save lives and minimize property losses. With comprehensive training in aviation firefighting, you will become an essential part of a specialized team, equipped to handle emergencies at one of the world's most awarded airports. This role offers diverse experiences, including rotations at military airbases and other airport fire stations, ensuring you gain valuable operational experience. If you are passionate about rescue work and possess the resilience to face challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• In-depth aviation firefighting skills are essential.
• Must handle physically demanding rescue work.
• Leadership skills for small team tactics are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform rescue and firefighting operations during emergencies.
• Ensure operational effectiveness of the firefighting unit.
• Operate advanced fire vehicles and specialized equipment.

Skills

Aviation Firefighting Skills

Rescue Operations

Leadership Skills

Physical Endurance

Education

Diploma from a Local Polytechnic

Tools

Advanced Fire Vehicles

Specialized Firefighting Equipment

Job description

Company description:

Changi Airport Group (CAG) is the manager of Singapore Changi Airport, a leading air hub in Asia and one of the world's most awarded airports.

As airport manager, CAG performs the key functions of airport operations, air hub development, retail and commercial activities, infrastructure development and airport emergency services. CAG also manages Seletar Airport, and through its subsidiary, Changi Airports International, it takes Changi's presence beyond Singapore's shores through consultancy projects and investments in foreign airports.

Employing about 1,800 staff across its diverse business functions, CAG was named the ‘Most Attractive Employer' by Randstad in 2016.

Job description:

Your Mission

As an Airport Emergency Officer (Specialist), saving lives and minimizing property losses are your core mission. Equipped with in-depth aviation firefighting skills, you are an indispensable member of a specialized team required to perform rescue and firefighting operations during an emergency. Your responsibilities include ensuring the operational effectiveness of the firefighting unit under your supervision and operating advanced fire vehicles/vessels and specialized firefighting equipment.

To prepare you for your role, we will provide you with a comprehensive 3-month Basic Airport Fire Fighter training. This training will cover the fundamental principles of firefighting and equip you with the necessary skills and techniques to handle aircraft incidents or accidents in accordance with the requirements of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Following that, you will participate in a 1-month Airport Fire Officer course, which will enhance leadership skills for small team tactics.

Upon completing your training, you will be assigned to an airport fire station, where you will put your technical expertise to the test and gain valuable operational experience. As part of your job rotation, you may also be posted to other airport fire stations or military airbases, providing you with a diverse range of experiences and challenges.

Got what it takes?

We welcome individuals who:

• Exhibits interest and passion about rescue work.
• Capable of handling the physically demanding nature of rescue work
• Displays a determined and resilient mindset, never giving up in the face of challenges.
• Possess a diploma from a local polytechnic.