Aviation Emergency Training & Exercise Lead

Dallas City Hall; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas City Hall’s Aviation Emergency Management Division seeks an Emergency Training & Exercise Coordinator at Dallas Love Field to lead the aviation emergency program, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational readiness.

You will develop, deliver, and evaluate training, coordinate FAA/HSEEP-aligned exercises, maintain training records, and support AARs/IPs, with active involvement in AEOC activations as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of FAA, TSA, FEMA, NIMS/ICS, Planning, and HSEEP.
• Understanding of airport regulatory environments and stakeholder coordination.
• Strong analytical, writing, and briefing skills for executive audiences.
• Proven ability to lead teams during high-stress, high-visibility incidents.

Responsibilities

• Develops, maintains, and implements the Aviation Emergency Management Training Program.
• Designs, delivers, and evaluates aviation-specific emergency management training.
• Coordinates, schedules, and tracks required and elective emergency management training.
• Plans, coordinates, and executes all-hazards aviation exercises to validate plans and procedures.
• Supports audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews with compliant documentation.

Skills

FAA knowledge

TSA knowledge

FEMA knowledge

NIMS/ICS knowledge

HSEEP knowledge

Planning

Briefing skills

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Emergency/Disaster/Crisis Management

Job description

Dallas City Hall’s Aviation Emergency Management Division seeks an Emergency Training & Exercise Coordinator at Dallas Love Field to lead the aviation emergency program, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational readiness.

You will develop, deliver, and evaluate training, coordinate FAA/HSEEP-aligned exercises, maintain training records, and support AARs/IPs, with active involvement in AEOC activations as needed.