Location: Confidential – International Opportunity
Relocation: Required | International Applications Welcome
Sector: Aviation | Airport Operations | Emergency Services
The Opportunity
Arnett International is supporting a leading international airport operator in the recruitment of an experienced Airport Emergency Services Manager to lead and develop its airport emergency response capability.
This is an opportunity for an established aviation emergency services professional to take on a senior leadership position within a complex, high-profile international airport environment.
The successful candidate will oversee emergency response operations at a Category 10 aerodrome, ensuring the highest standards of operational readiness, regulatory compliance, safety and emergency preparedness.
We welcome applications from suitably qualified professionals worldwide who bring extensive experience in Airport Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF), airport emergency management and operational leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Airport Emergency Response & Operational Readiness
- Lead and oversee airport emergency services, ensuring operational readiness and compliance within a 24/7 airport environment.
- Maintain Category 10 aerodrome emergency response capabilities in accordance with applicable aviation regulations and international best practices.
- Oversee airport emergency planning, major incident response, recovery operations and business continuity arrangements.
- Coordinate emergency drills, exercises and training programmes to maintain operational preparedness.
- Lead investigations into significant safety and emergency response incidents, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
Leadership & Team Management
- Provide strategic and operational leadership across airport emergency services and specialist response functions.
- Lead, develop and motivate emergency response personnel, maintaining high standards of performance, safety and professionalism.
- Oversee operational training, competency development and emergency response standards.
- Promote a strong safety culture and continuous improvement across all emergency services activities.
Equipment, Infrastructure & Compliance
- Oversee fire station operations, emergency response vehicles, specialist firefighting equipment and associated assets.
- Ensure emergency response resources remain operationally ready and compliant with relevant regulatory requirements.
- Support the development and enhancement of emergency services infrastructure, equipment and future operational capabilities.
- Manage relationships with aviation regulators, emergency service agencies, airlines and other key stakeholders.
- Oversee operational budgets, contracts and specialist service providers.
About You
We are seeking an experienced emergency services leader with a strong operational background and the ability to manage complex emergency response functions within a major airport environment.
- Minimum 10 years' operational experience within airport emergency services, aviation firefighting, emergency response or a closely related discipline.
- Proven leadership experience managing emergency response teams within a 24/7 operational environment.
- Strong understanding of Airport Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) operations, emergency planning and aviation safety requirements.
- Experience maintaining operational readiness, delivering emergency exercises and overseeing training programmes.
- Knowledge of relevant aviation regulatory frameworks and airport emergency response requirements.
- Strong stakeholder management, communication and decision-making capabilities.
- Experience managing operational budgets, specialist equipment, assets and service providers.
- Senior Rescue Fire Officer qualification or equivalent recognised ARFF certification.
- Previous experience operating within a Category 9 or Category 10 aerodrome.
- Experience across aviation, structural, marine or medical emergency response.
- Leadership of emergency services training functions.
- Experience managing major incidents, aircraft recovery operations and emergency response infrastructure.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This position offers the opportunity to:
- Take a senior leadership role within a major international airport environment.
- Oversee and develop critical airport emergency response capabilities.
- Influence emergency services strategy, operational standards and future infrastructure investment.
- Work alongside senior airport leadership, aviation regulators and emergency response stakeholders.
- Contribute to the continued development of a high-performing airport emergency services function.
International Applications Welcome
Arnett International welcomes applications from experienced aviation emergency services professionals worldwide.
This is an airport-based leadership position requiring relocation. Further details regarding the location and opportunity will be shared with suitable candidates during a confidential discussion.
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Airport Emergency Services Manager employer: Arnett International
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