Firefighter - RFFS
RAK International AirportRas Al Khaimah, Ras al-Khaimah Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Posted February 25, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Ras Al Khaimah International Airport operates as a fully integrated aviation hub, managing landing, parking, ground handling, and fuel services to support airlines, cargo operators, and maintenance providers. The airport prioritizes commercial viability and market-led strategies, offering flexible, mutually beneficial partnerships that enhance competitiveness for its business partners. Continuous investment in terminal infrastructure and service quality positions the airport as a top choice for inbound, outbound, and transit carriers, as well as MRO, training, and other aviation-related businesses. Its commitment to excellence and adaptability makes it a distinctive and attractive destination within the region.
Job Description
The job purpose of an aviation firefighter is to perform rescue and firefighting techniques and tactics to ensure safety and compliance with international and national standards. This role involves responding to emergencies at an airport, ensuring the operational readiness of firefighting equipment and vehicles, and conducting routine inspections and maintenance.
Requirements
- Diploma or equivalent, minimum of high school education (12th Grade) & Fluent in the English language (both spoken and written)
- Light UAE drivers license is highly advantageous
- First Aid qualified and licensing is advantageous
- Good general muscular development, with no marked obesity and medically fit
- Height of not less than 1.65metres
- Good eyesight
- Clean shaven (for the wearing of breathing apparatus)
- Fit for any manual work, including lifting, climbing and all firefighting related duties
- Cannot be Claustrophobic, Acrophobic nor Hemophobia
- Entry into service should not be older than 25 years of age