Airport Emergency Management Subject Matter Expert

IEM

12d•$95,000 - $105,000•Remote

About The Position

IEM is seeking a full-time Airport Emergency Management Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support our team in enhancing airport emergency preparedness, response, recovery, mitigation, and regulatory compliance. This role provides specialized expertise to airport clients and contributes to the development of emergency plans, training, exercises, and operational readiness programs.

Requirements

Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management, Emergency Management, Homeland Security, or a related field.
Experience: 8+ years of experience in aviation operations or a related discipline
Experience managing or supporting an Emergency Operations Center (EOC)..
Completion of ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800 (or ability to obtain within 12 months).
Strong knowledge of NIMS, ICS, and airport emergency operations.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in an airport or transportation environment.
Airport Certified Employee (ACE) or similar professional certification.

Responsibilities

Update and refine Airport Emergency Plans (AEPs) and hazard-specific annexes.
Develop and deliver training programs for airport firefighters and emergency responders.
Lead airport-wide preparedness initiatives, including drills, tabletop exercises, and full-scale exercises.
Conduct hazard vulnerability assessments and recommend mitigation strategies.
Develop Airport Emergency Operations Center (EOC) programs, including position manuals and standard operating procedures.
Provide emergency management training to airport staff, tenants, and stakeholders
Participate in airport assessments and creation of disaster response air operations for the possible use of the airport’s infrastructure during local and/or regional disasters.