Essential Functions 

1 Develops , maintains, and implements the Aviation Emergency Management Training Program in alignment with regulatory requirements, operational risk, and airport stakeholder needs.

2 Designs, develops, delivers, and evaluates aviation-specific emergency management, preparedness, response, and AEOC position-specific training for internal and external stakeholders.

3 Coordinates, schedules, and tracks required and elective emergency management training across the Dallas Airport System to ensure readiness, compliance, and sustainment.

4 Maintains accurate training records, completion tracking, and documentation to support audits, regulatory reviews, and program performance assessment.

5 Plans, coordinates, and executes all-hazards aviation exercises to validate plans, procedures, training outcomes, and operational capabilities.

6 Designs and conducts exercises in alignment with FEMA’s Homeland Security Exercise and  Evaluation Program (HSEEP) methodology, as appropriate to exercise scope and objectives.

7 Facilitates exercise briefings, hotwashes, and participant feedback sessions, and supports the development of After-Action Reports (AARs), Improvement Plans (IPs), and Corrective Action tracking.

8 Develops, maintains, and executes the Aviation Emergency Management Multi-Year Integrated Preparedness Plan (MYIPP), integrating training and exercise priorities, capability gaps, and improvement actions.

9 Ensures training and exercise activities are risk-informed, capability-based, and aligned with identified hazards, threats, and operational needs.

10 Tracks corrective actions and improvement initiatives to support continuous improvement and increased organizational preparedness.

11Ensures training and exercise programs align with applicable Federal, State, and local regulations, standards, and guidance, including FAA, DHS/FEMA, and State of Texas requirements.

12 Supports audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews by maintaining compliant documentation, training records, and exercise artifacts.

13 Coordinates required NIMS/ICS training and certification maintenance for applicable airport personnel and stakeholders.

14 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.

15 Facilitates cross-functional and multi-agency engagement to promote consistent emergency management practices and shared operational understanding.

16 Represents Aviation Emergency Management in training, exercise, and preparedness forums, meetings, and regional working groups.

17 Operational Support + Airport EOC Activation Support

18 Assists with the development, maintenance, and testing of airport emergency plans, continuity plans, and other preparedness documents as assigned.

19 Serves in an assigned Command or General Staff role within the Airport Emergency Operations Center (AEOC) during activations.

20 Performs other related duties and projects as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1 Strong working knowledge of FAA, TSA, FEMA, NIMS/ICS, Planning, and HSEEP.

2 Understanding of airport operational complexity, regulatory environments, and stakeholder

coordination.

3 Strong analytical, writing, and briefing skills for executive and policy-level audiences.

4 Proven ability to lead teams during high-stress, high-visibility incidents.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's Degree in Emergency/Disaster/Crisis Management, Homeland Security, Aviation Management, or an Aviation/Security-related field.

EXPERIENCE:

Four (4) years of experience in Emergency/Disaster Management, Aviation, Aviation-related field(s), and/or Training or Curriculum Development.

EQUIVALENCIES:

• High school diploma or GED plus eight (8) years of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements
• Associate degree in any field plus six (6) years of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements
• Bachelor's degree or higher in a non-specified field plus six (6) years of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements

LICENSES:

• Valid driver's license with good driving record

Must possess certificates of completion from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) /FEMA for the following NIMS/ICS courses:

• IS -100, IS -120, IS -130, IS-200, IS -230, IS -236, IS -700, and IS -800, IS -2200
• ICS -300 and ICS -400
• L 146 (Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program – HSEEP)

PREFERENCE:

• E/L-141 (Instructional Presentation and Evaluation Skills) or equivalent
• E/L-449 (Exercise Design Course) or equivalent
• Aviation Emergency Management Experience (strongly preferred)
• AAAE ACE Ops or Certified Member (CM) Preferred
• IAEM Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) or Associate Emergency Manager (AEM) preferred

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• National Disaster & Emergency Management University’s NEMBA or NEMAA
• IAEM Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) or Associate Emergency Manager (AEM)
• Must be eligible to apply and be reasonably considered for National Standard Exercise Curriculum Programs

About Dallas Love Field

The City of Dallas owns and operates Dallas Love Field, one of the finest general-purpose airports in the world. The airfield is located seven miles northwest of the downtown central business district and is managed by the City's Department of Aviation.Dallas Love Field provides the best that can be offered in a convenient, efficient airport, serving both commercial airline and corporate user needs. Located in the heart of Dallas, Herb Kelleher Way (formerly Cedar Springs Road) at Mockingbird, the airfield is 20 minutes from the Downtown Convention Center, West End, Infomart, and the Dallas Market Center.Love Field is self-supported through reasonable user fees and charges, with no cost to the taxpayer. Activities at Love Field generate funds that contribute to the local tax base. The airport serves another important function in the community as an essential employer and service provider to the businesses and citizens of Dallas.Love Field is fully equipped with all of the necessary aeronautical lighting, airport marking and air navigation radio aids to ensure its accessibility to aircraft even under highly adverse weather conditions. Its long parallel runways are enhanced with stat...e of the art visual approach lighting aids and four instrument landing systems. Love Field also has a crosswind runway. Other features include surveillance radar services, a windshear warning system and an FAA air traffic control tower that provides services 24 hours a day.Seven full service fixed base operators (FBOs) at Love Field provide general aviation users with a wide variety of services including fuel, maintenance, hangar rentals, and charters. FBOs at Love Field are well equipped to handle executive needs providing first class amenities such as meeting rooms, car rentals, limousine service and restaurants. Love Field is served by Southwest Airlines, Virgin America Airlines, Delta Airlines, and Alaska Airlines.Love Field serves as the front door to Dallas for seven million passengers a year providing a vital link in the economy of the City of Dallas, the region and the nation.

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