Station Officer (UAE National)
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About the Role
Abu Dhabi Airports Company is seeking a Station Officer to lead and manage Airport Rescue and Firefighting Services. The role involves incident command during emergencies, ensuring operational readiness, and overseeing team performance.
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Responsibilities
- Provide Incident Command during emergency situations
- Ensure maintenance program for vehicles and fire equipment is followed
- Monitor and evaluate individual and team performance through appraisals, feedback, coaching
- Lead and manage the watch, ensuring preparedness for emergencies
- Maintain operational readiness of workforce, vehicles, equipment, and facilities
- Plan and approve annual leave schedules and manage absences
- Coordinate with key stakeholders to develop emergency response plans
- Conduct regular drills and exercises to maintain readiness
- Liaise with airport management, airlines, and stakeholders
- Oversee training and professional development of RFFS personnel
- Ensure risks and hazards are properly reported and corrective actions implemented
Requirements
- Certifications relevant to discipline
- Accredited certification at Watch Manager (or equivalent)
- Bachelor’s degree in any discipline (preferred)
- Extensive experience in aviation rescue and firefighting services (5+ years)
- Minimum of 3 years at supervisory level
- Strong leadership skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Must be physically and medically fit
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Role Overview
- The Station Officer holds a pivotal leadership position within Airport Emergency Services.
- Responsible for leading and managing all aspects of the Airport Rescue and Firefighting Service.
- Provides incident command during emergencies and ensures operational readiness.
Responsibilities
- Provide Incident Command during emergency situations.
- Ensure maintenance program for vehicles and fire equipment is followed.
- Monitor and evaluate individual and team performance.
- Lead and manage the watch, ensuring preparedness for emergencies.
- Maintain operational readiness of workforce, vehicles, equipment, and facilities.
- Plan and approve annual leave schedules and manage absences.
- Coordinate with key stakeholders to develop emergency response plans.
- Conduct regular drills and exercises.
- Liaise with airport management, airlines, and stakeholders.
- Oversee training and professional development of RFFS personnel.
- Ensure risks and hazards are properly reported and corrective actions implemented.
Requirements and Skills
- Certifications relevant to discipline.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Must be physically and medically fit.
- Accredited certification at Watch Manager (or equivalent).
- Bachelor’s degree in any discipline (preferred).
- Extensive experience in aviation rescue and firefighting services (5+ years), with a minimum of 3 years at supervisory level.
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