Manager AES Training and Standards Abu Dhabi Airports Company

Responsibilities

Training Strategy & Delivery

• Implement and maintain AES training programs aligned with regulatory and operational requirements.
• Ensure structured, auditable training (initial and recurrent) aligned with GCAA and ICAO standards.
• Oversee training deployment across all AES staff categories.

Regulatory Compliance & Assurance

• Ensure full compliance with GCAA, ICAO, and other international standards.
• Establish/manage internal audits and self-assessments on training and certification.

Competency Management

• Oversee Revalidation of Competence (ROC) system.
• Monitor operational currency and ensure staff maintain required qualifications.

Policy, Procedure & Documentation

• Maintain standardized training manuals, SOPs, and assessment tools.
• Ensure version control and regular updates of documentation.

People Leadership & Performance

• Line manage the Senior Officer AES Training and team.
• Support departmental capability building, succession planning, and talent development.

Instructor Workforce Management

• Lead and manage Fire Service Instructor cadre.
• Standardize instructional delivery and ensure instructor competency.

Operational Readiness & Exercises

• Plan and execute live/simulated emergency exercises.
• Evaluate outcomes and lead improvement planning.

Quality Assurance & Audit Readiness

• Foster a compliance culture through internal QA and audits.
• Support readiness for external regulatory audits.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise with GCAA, internal audit teams, and stakeholders.
• Represent AES in external and inter-agency meetings.

Technology & Innovation

• Promote modern/blended learning solutions (e-learning, simulation, digital tools).
• Recommend adoption of industry advancements.

Reporting & Budget Support

• Track training KPIs and compliance data; produce reports.
• Support budget preparation and expenditure tracking.

Project & Change Support

• Deliver training during transformation initiatives and new system rollouts.

Medical & Fitness Oversight

• Manage AES firefighter medical and fitness program.
• Coordinate with occupational health, HR, and line managers.
• Inform readiness and wellness strategies using assessment data.

Management Cover

• Act as AES Manager during absence, ensuring leadership and compliance continuity.

Safety & Environmental Responsibilities

• Comply with Safety Management System (SMS).
• Support environmental sustainability and prevent pollution.