Fire Officer

Role overview

Emergency operations and training

• Provides incident command, makes operational decisions, safeguards personnel and assets, investigates incidents, and prepares reports.
• Acts as Station Officer's deputy when required.
• Supports AES Maintenance of Skills and Structured Learning Program; oversees staff training, audits, competency assessments, and proficiency evaluations.
• Administers training and auditing systems for GCAA and Internal Quality Assurance compliance and supports audit processes and training-related change management.

Planning and personnel leadership

• Assists the Airport Emergency Planning team, attends committee meetings and emergency exercises, and supports airport drill planning and execution.
• Maintains relationships with internal stakeholders, external emergency services, and support agencies.
• Supports staff welfare and sickness management; maintains discipline, behavioural standards, staff development, performance, and competency.
• Ensures AES staff meet required medical and fitness standards.

Projects, administration, and safety

• Leads and supports AES projects, including policies, procedures, plans, and operational improvements; assists organizational and change initiatives.
• Maintains policies, procedures, risk assessments, and operational records; supports AES budgets.
• Promotes the Airport Safety Management System, minimizes environmental impact, supports sustainability, follows airport security and access control procedures, and reports suspicious activity.
• Performs additional duties supporting business continuity and operational effectiveness.

Qualifications and experience

• Requires Certified Aviation Firefighter, Certified Crew Commander, and Accredited Watch Manager qualifications or equivalent.
• Requires a valid UAE driving license, at least 6 years of ARFF experience, and at least 2 years at Lead Firefighter level.

Skills and physical requirements

• Requires leadership, team management, communication, interpersonal, decision-making, incident command, and emergency response capabilities.
• Requires knowledge of aviation firefighting regulations and standards and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Requires ICAO Level 4 English, planning, training, auditing, and project management skills, and stakeholder relationship skills.
• Must meet medical and physical fitness criteria and maintain readiness for emergency response duties.