Station Officer (UAE National)

Role Overview

Station Officer at Abu Dhabi Airports. This is a pivotal leadership position within Airport Emergency Services. The role is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of the Airport Rescue and Firefighting Service, ensuring the safety and security of passengers, staff, and airport infrastructure.

Role Purpose

Provide incident command during emergencies and ensure operational readiness of all firefighting resources and personnel at Abu Dhabi Airports.

Key Responsibilities

Incident Command & Emergency Response

• Provide Incident Command during emergency situations, making critical decisions to effectively manage and mitigate incidents.
• Lead and manage the watch, ensuring preparedness for all emergency situations involving aircraft, airport facilities, and surrounding areas.

Operations & Maintenance

• Ensure the maintenance program for vehicles and fire equipment is followed across Abu Dhabi Airports, ensuring fire trucks and other equipment are functional, compliant with standards, and ready for emergencies.
• Maintain operational readiness of workforce, firefighting vehicles, equipment, and facilities to ensure the required airport category is always maintained.
• Plan and approve annual leave schedules and manage absences to ensure adequate staffing in line with Standard Operating Procedures.

Planning & Preparedness

• Coordinate with key stakeholders to develop emergency response plans and establish protocols for various incident scenarios.
• Conduct regular drills and exercises to maintain high readiness levels and assess effectiveness of emergency procedures.

Personnel Management & Development

• Continually monitor and evaluate individual and team performance through appraisals, feedback, coaching, training needs identification, and managing underperformance.
• Oversee training and professional development of Rescue and Fire Fighting Services (RFFS) personnel, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and maintaining accurate records.

Stakeholder Liaison & Safety

• Liaise with airport management, airlines, and key stakeholders to ensure a coordinated approach to airport safety and security.
• Ensure that risks and hazards are properly reported and corrective actions are implemented.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline (preferred).
• Accredited certification at Watch Manager (or equivalent).
• Extensive experience in aviation rescue and firefighting services, minimum 5+ years, with a minimum of 3 years at supervisory level.
• Certifications relevant to discipline.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Additional Information

• Must be physically and medically fit to meet the demands of the role.
• UAE National position.