Airport Emergency Planning Manager; UAE National

Job Openings Airport Emergency Planning Manager (UAE National)

Position Title

Reports to

Accountable Manager

Division

CEO Office

Grade

N/A

Department

Emergency Planning & Business Continuity

Job Purpose

The Airport Emergency Planning and Business Continuity Planning Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing emergency response business continuity plans, crisis management plan and communicable disease management plan in accordance with GCAA and federal and local regulations to ensure airport preparedness and resilience.

Key duties include coordinating emergency response planning, business continuity planning, crisis management planning, enterprise risk management, conducting risk assessments, organizing training and drills, and ensuring compliance with GCAA regulations.

The role involves close collaboration with stakeholders, ensuring effective response strategies, regulatory compliance, and operational resilience to protect passengers, staff, and airport assets.

The Manager – AEP & BCP reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer / Accountable Manager.

Functional Accountabilities

Area of Contribution

Key Activities

Emergency Preparedness and Planning

• Develop, maintain, and update the Airport Emergency Plan (AEP) for various scenarios, including aircraft incidents, natural disasters, and communicable disease outbreaks.
• Ensure the AEP is aligned with national and international aviation standards and local regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external agencies (fire, medical, police, health authorities) to ensure seamless coordination in emergencies.

Business Continuity Management

• Design and implement a Business Continuity Plan (BCP) for critical airport functions, ensuring that systems and resources are in place to maintain operations during disruptions.
• Identify critical business activities, assess potential risks, and implement mitigation measures to support rapid recovery.
• Ensure alignment of BCP with industry standards, and integrate lessons learned from incidents and exercises into plan updates.

Crisis Management

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Airport Crisis Management Plan in compliance with General Civil Aviation Authority CAR AGA Part ACM requirements.
• Coordinate activation and management of the Airport Crisis Management Team (CMT) during aviation emergencies and major incidents.
• Ensure effective communication and coordination between internal stakeholders, regulators, and external agencies during crisis situations.
• Plan, conduct, and evaluate crisis management exercises (tabletop, partial, and full-scale) in line with regulatory requirements.
• Lead post-crisis reviews, document lessons learned, and implement corrective actions to strengthen crisis preparedness and response.

Training and Drills

• Conduct regular training, tabletop exercises, and full-scale drills with airport staff and emergency responders to test response plans and improve preparedness.
• Ensure all personnel understand their roles within the AEP and BCP and are trained on protocols for a variety of incidents.
• Conduct post-exercise evaluations and use feedback to refine plans and improve readiness.

Risk Assessment and Mitigation

• Conduct thorough risk assessments to identify potential hazards that may impact airport operations.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to reduce the likelihood and impact of emergencies.
• Monitor changing risk factors (e.g., emerging diseases, extreme weather) and adjust plans accordingly.

Regulatory Compliance and Documentation

• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements, maintaining accurate documentation and records for audits and inspections.
• Report to relevant authorities on compliance, plan updates, and incident management outcomes.
• Prepare and submit incident reports, plan revisions, and after-action reports to regulatory bodies as required.

Incident Management and Response

• Ensure emergency facilities (AEOC,SRC,etc) and equipment are maintained as per the standards
• Ensure MIMMS are in place including supporting equipment and strategies
• Oversee response actions during incidents, managing and activating the Airport Emergency Operations Center (AEOC) when needed.
• Coordinate real-time communication with response teams, ensure resource allocation, and support the incident command structure.
• Review incident outcomes, manage post-incident analysis, and implement corrective actions for continuous improvement
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