Airport Emergency Planning Officer
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About the Role
RAK Airport is seeking an Airport Emergency Planning Officer to support emergency preparedness and business continuity programs in Ras Al Khaimah. The role involves maintaining emergency plans, coordinating drills, assisting with risk assessments, and ensuring regulatory compliance with GCAA and ICAO standards.
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Responsibilities
- Assist in reviewing and updating the Airport Emergency Plan (AEP) and its annexes
- Coordinate with departments to collect input for updates to response procedures
- Maintain up to date emergency contact lists and response roles
- Support the documentation and maintenance of departmental Business Continuity Plans (BCPs)
- Assist in compiling data for Business Impact Analyses (BIA)
- Support the planning and scheduling of emergency exercises (e.g., TTX, partial, full scale)
- Assist in collecting and organizing data for risk assessments and HIRAs
- Ensure documents comply with GCAA CAR Part IX/X, ICAO Annex 14/19, and internal standards
Requirements
- Diploma or bachelor's degree in aviation management, Emergency Management, Risk Management, or a related field
- Certification in document control, BCM (e.g. ISO 22301 Foundation), or Emergency
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Job Purpose
- To support the planning, coordination, documentation, and implementation of the airport's Emergency Preparedness and Business Continuity programs.
- Ensures operational readiness by maintaining up to date plans, assisting in risk assessments, coordinating drills, and complying with GCAA and ICAO regulatory requirements.
- Provides administrative and operational support for incident management, training, and audits.
Functional Accountabilities
- Assist in reviewing and updating the Airport Emergency Plan (AEP) and its annexes.
- Coordinate with departments to collect input for updates to response procedures.
- Maintain up to date emergency contact lists and response roles.
- Track document revisions and version histories in the Document Management System (DMS).
- Prepare and distribute planning materials to internal stakeholders.
- Support the documentation and maintenance of departmental Business Continuity Plans (BCPs).
- Assist in compiling data for Business Impact Analyses (BIA).
- Coordinate with business units to gather inputs for continuity planning updates.
- Help monitor plan review schedules and ensure timely updates.
- Maintain an inventory of critical functions, assets, and continuity resources.
- Assist in maintaining and updating Crisis Management Plans in line with GCAA and ICAO requirements.
- Support setup and documentation flow within the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) during crises.
Qualifications, Experience, & Skills
- Educational Qualifications: Diploma or bachelor's degree in aviation management, Emergency Management, Risk Management, or a related field.
- Professional Qualifications: Certification in document control, BCM (e.g. ISO 22301 Foundation), or Emergency
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