Emergency Training and Exercise Coordinator; Aviation-Civil Service

Position: Emergency Training and Exercise Coordinator (Aviation-Civil Service)
## Emergency Training and Exercise Coordinator (Aviation-Civil Service)
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July 20, 2026 (20 days left to apply) job requisition :
26-27439
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** Job Summary
**** Job Description
**** Overview
* * The Emergency Training & Exercise Coordinator supports the Dallas Love Field Aviation Emergency Management Division by leading and advancing a comprehensive, all-hazards Aviation Emergency Management Training and Exercise Program. Under the direct supervision/leadership of the Sr. Manager - Airport Operations (Emergency Management/Airport Communications Center), this position serves as the primary coordinator for aviation-specific emergency training, exercises, and preparedness testing activities that sustain regulatory compliance, operational readiness, and organizational resilience across DAL and the Department of Aviation.
** Essential Functions
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* * Develops , maintains, and implements the Aviation Emergency Management Training Program in alignment with regulatory requirements, operational risk, and airport stakeholder needs.
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* * Designs, develops, delivers, and evaluates aviation-specific emergency management, preparedness, response, and AEOC position-specific training for internal and external stakeholders.
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* * Coordinates, schedules, and tracks required and elective emergency management training across the Dallas Airport System to ensure readiness, compliance, and sustainment.
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* * Maintains accurate training records, completion tracking, and documentation to support audits, regulatory reviews, and program performance assessment.
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* * Plans, coordinates, and executes all-hazards aviation exercises to validate plans, procedures, training outcomes, and operational capabilities.
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* * Designs and conducts exercises in alignment with FEMA’s Homeland Security Exercise and  Evaluation Program (HSEEP) methodology, as appropriate to exercise scope and objectives.
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* * Facilitates exercise briefings, hotwashes, and participant feedback sessions, and supports the development of After-Action Reports (AARs), Improvement Plans (IPs), and Corrective Action tracking.
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* * Develops, maintains, and executes the Aviation Emergency Management Multi-Year Integrated Preparedness Plan (MYIPP), integrating training and exercise priorities, capability gaps, and improvement actions.
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* * Ensures training and exercise activities are risk-informed, capability-based, and aligned with identified hazards, threats, and operational needs.
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* * Tracks corrective actions and improvement initiatives to support continuous improvement and increased organizational preparedness.
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* * Ensures training and exercise programs align with applicable Federal, State, and local regulations, standards, and guidance, including FAA, DHS/FEMA, and State of Texas requirements.
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* * Supports audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews by maintaining compliant documentation, training records, and exercise artifacts.
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* * Coordinates required NIMS/ICS training and certification maintenance for applicable airport personnel and stakeholders.
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* * Coordinates and collaborates with internal airport divisions, airlines, tenants, mutual aid partners, and Federal, State, and local agencies to plan and deliver integrated training and exercise activities.
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* * Facilitates cross-functional and multi-agency engagement to promote consistent emergency management practices and shared operational understanding.
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* * Represents Aviation Emergency Management in training, exercise, and preparedness forums, meetings, and regional working groups.
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* * Operational Support + Airport EOC Activation Support
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* * Assists with the development, maintenance, and testing of airport emergency plans, continuity plans, and other preparedness documents as assigned.
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* * Serves in an assigned Command or General Staff role within the Airport Emergency Operations Center (AEOC) during activations.
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* * Performs other related duties and projects as assigned.
** Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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* * Strong working knowledge of FAA, TSA, FEMA, NIMS/ICS, Planning, and HSEEP.
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* * Understanding of airport operational complexity, regulatory environments, and stakeholdercoordination.
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* * Strong analytical, writing, and briefing skills for executive and policy-level audiences.
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* * Proven abilities to lead teams during high-stress, high-visibility incidents.
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* MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

**** EDUCATION
* ** Bachelor's Degree in Emergency/Disaster/Crisis Management, Homeland Security, Aviation Management, or an…