Emergency Training and Exercise Coordinator - Aviation (Aviation - Civil Service)

**Overview**The Emergency Training & Exercise Coordinator supports the Dallas Love Field Aviation Emergency Management Division by leading and advancing a comprehensive, all-hazards Aviation Emergency Management Training and Exercise Program. Under the direct supervision/leadership of the Sr. Manager - Airport Operations (Emergency Management/Airport Communications Center), this position serves as the primary coordinator for aviation-specific emergency training, exercises, and preparedness testing activities that sustain regulatory compliance, operational readiness, and organizational resilience across DAL and the Department of Aviation. **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.**11**Ensures 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 stakeholdercoordination.**3** Strong analytical, writing, and briefing skills for executive and policy-level audiences.**4** Proven abilities 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 AND CERTIFICATIONS*** Valid driver's license with good driving record **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 (Must be obtained within the first year of employment)* ICS -300 and ICS -400 (Must be obtained within the first year of employment)* L 146 (Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program – HSEEP) (Must be obtained within the first year of employment) **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)* L 146 (Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program – HSEEP) (must be obtained within a 12-month employment)* Must be eligible to apply and be reasonably considered for National Standard Exercise Curriculum Programs**Salary Range**$64,251.20 - 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