Announcement Period: June 26, 2026 – July 02, 2026
Position: Fire & Rescue Officer I
Employment Track: Full-Time, Permanent Position
Duty Stations (Regional Airports): Asossa, Awassa, Dessie, Jigjiga, Semera, Yabello, Humera, Negele Borena, Mizan Aman, Gore Metu, Dembidolo, and Debremarkos Airports.
Ethiopian Airlines Group, Africa’s leading national carrier and a proud member of the Star Alliance network, is expanding its regional operational safety framework under its strategic “Vision 2035” growth plan. Founded in 1945, Ethiopian Airlines is globally recognized for pioneering aviation technology, operating a modern fleet, and establishing a world-class hub network. We invite qualified, target-driven individuals looking to build a stable and noble career in aviation safety and emergency services to apply.
Position Summary & Scope of Work
As a Fire & Rescue Officer I, you will serve as a vital first responder at our regional airfield networks. Core duties include:
- Executing rapid aircraft rescue, structural firefighting tactics, and hazard mitigation protocols during airfield emergencies.
- Operating, driving, and systematically maintaining specialized heavy-duty airfield fire combat vehicles, liquid transport equipment, and emergency rescue apparatus.
- Monitoring, testing, and securing emergency tools, safety garments, and automated communication gear to guarantee 100% operational readiness.
- Conducting standard preventative perimeter safety patrols and executing airport hazard management inspections.
Absolute Eligibility & Vetting Thresholds
Ethiopian Airlines Group enforces a precise vetting framework. Profiles missing any of the following parameters will be screened out immediately:
- Education: Minimum of a College Diploma (10+3) or TVET Level III Certificate from a recognized college or university in any field of study.
- Licensing Requirements: Valid 4th Grade or Liquid I & Above Driving License is mandatory.
- Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of active driving experience.
- Language Proficiency: Absolute fluency in written and spoken English (the official working language of Ethiopian Airlines) is mandatory. Knowledge of additional foreign languages is a strong advantage.
- Age Limit: Strictly between 18 and 35 years of age inclusive at the time of application.
Mandatory Document Checklist
Applicants must submit the following documents. Incomplete packages will result in immediate system disqualification:
- Targeted Application Letter (Cover Letter)
- Updated CV / Resume
- Official 8th Grade Ministry Card & Birth Certificate (issued exclusively by a recognized City Administration).
- Grade 10 / Grade 12 National Secondary Education Certificates.
- College Diploma / 10+3 / TVET Level III Certificates and transcripts.
- Valid 4th Grade / Liquid I Driving License with documented proof of experience.
- Valid Kebele ID Card (scanned clearly on both sides).
⚠️ Critical Compliance Rule: Applying or joining Ethiopian Airlines Group using altered, falsified, or fraudulent documentation will lead to immediate disqualification from the selection pipeline or summary termination of employment upon subsequent discovery.
Step-by-Step Registration & Application Guide
Applications must be processed physically or attached via the verified airline HR pipelines within the official timeframe.
- Step 1: Assemble all original documentation along with clean, non-returnable photocopies as listed in the mandatory document checklist.
- Step 2: Report to the designated registration venue before the closing date:📍 Registration Hub: Ethiopian Airlines Headquarters, Addis Ababa, Ethiopian Airports Building (Recruitment & Placement Office).
- Step 3: Submit your file to the human resource vetting officer, verify your credentials against the physical copies, and complete your candidate profiling.
Selection Notification
Only shortlisted candidates who meet all absolute eligibility and vetting thresholds will be contacted for subsequent physical evaluations, theoretical examinations, and professional panel interviews.