Station Manager

Job Purpose

Lead the safe, compliant, and high-availability delivery of Helipad ARFF services across assigned sites. Ensure operational readiness, team performance, and compliance with GCAA/ICAO requirements and Jaheziya IMS (ISO 9001/14001/45001), meeting client SLAs/KPIs and budget targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide station-level operational command and incident leadership in line with SOPs.
• Maintain 24/7 readiness of ARFF crews, RIVs, equipment, PPE/BA, and foam/agent stocks.
• Manage staffing, rosters, drills, training, and competency currency.
• Ensure compliance with IMS standards, ICAO Annex 14 Vol II, GCAA heliport regulations, and client procedures.
• Act as the primary client focal point and own station KPI performance, audits, and reporting.

Requirements

• 8+ years in fire services management experience and equivalent certification, including 3+ years in leadership (aviation/industrial preferred).
• Proven experience in incident command, station management, and stakeholder coordination.
• Strong understanding of foam systems, RIV operations, and helipad risk environments.

Qualifications & Certifications (international or equivalent where applicable)

• NFPA 1001 Firefighter II (or international equivalent) - required
• NFPA 1021 Fire Officer I (or international equivalent) - required (Fire Officer II and Fire Officer III - required)
• HAZMAT Awareness/Operations - NFPA 1072/470 (or international equivalent) - required
• First Responder / EMT-B (or international equivalent) - preferred
• Driver/Operator - NFPA 1002 (or international equivalent) - preferred
• NEBOSH/IOSH (or international equivalent HSE qualification) - preferred
• Eligibility for UAE driving licence appropriate to fleet - required

Additional Requirements

• Professional English fluency; Arabic is an advantage.
• Ability to obtain UAE security clearance and meet medical/BA fitness standards.
• Willingness to travel between Abu Dhabi and Al Ain as required.

Interested candidates should apply with an updated CV and relevant certifications.