Senior Manager Airport Emergency Planning Abu Dhabi Airports Company

Responsibilities

Decision Making

• Develop and implement risk-based emergency response best practices across all ADAC airports, interpreting GCAA and ICAO standards.
• Exercise partial independent judgment in executing responsibilities.
• Recommend actions to ADAC senior management during incidents or emergencies to minimize impact and risk.
• Provide decisions and recommendations to reduce risks and ensure inter-agency coordination during emergencies.

Planning

• Develop annual and quarterly plans for Airport Emergency Plan reviews and simulation exercises.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to update AEP protocols aligned with the Safety Management Systems Risk Register.

Communication

• Report directly to the ES&C General Manager.
• Liaise with ADAC senior management and external entities (Police, Civil Defense, Health Authorities, regional hospitals, airlines).
• Negotiate and gain commitment from stakeholders to adhere to emergency response roles and responsibilities.

People Management

• Recommend and evaluate training needs of subordinates.
• Conduct performance appraisals and recommend appropriate actions.

Operations

• Serve as Department Head for Airport Emergency Planning, managing staffing, budgeting, recruitment, training, and performance.
• Develop, implement, and manage emergency processes compliant with GCAA regulations, Health Authority directives, and SMS requirements.
• Oversee design, development, and maintenance of the Airport Emergency Plan (AEP) and related Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Manage Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), Gold Command, and other emergency facilities.
• Act as EOC Support during actual emergencies, advising executive management on strategy and tactics.
• Design, implement, and manage emergency drills and exercises involving internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop a comprehensive Emergency Response Planning framework for all ADAC airports.
• Chair Aerodrome Emergency Committee meetings to coordinate and manage emergency plans.
• Promote collaboration among ADAC departments and government agencies; formalize agreements and MOUs for coordinated responses.
• Provide ADAC senior management with regular updates, guidance, and tactical direction on emergency response.
• Lead planning, coordination, and conduct of emergency simulation exercises to ensure preparedness.
• Develop protocols for the Incident Command System (ICS) including Mobile Command Post, EOC, and Gold Command.
• Deliver and oversee emergency response training and coaching sessions.
• Produce post-incident evaluation reports with recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Serve as EOC Advisor during real emergencies to support operational decision-making.
• Mentor and empower Airport Emergency Planning staff to achieve departmental goals and enhance performance.
• Conduct annual and bi-annual performance evaluations and manage departmental KPIs.
• Prepare and manage the annual budget for the Airport Emergency Planning department.
• Coordinate emergency-related Business Continuity protocols with the BCM Department.