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Our summary
- Salary
- €4,366 - €5,663 a month
- Work mode
- On-site, Netherlands
- Languages
- Dutch



This job advert was originally written in Dutch.
Requirements
Education & certifications
- a completed MBO education at level 3 or 4, where a technical direction is a plus.
- A driving license B. Preferably a driving license C, or the willingness to obtain this.
- preferably field authorization B and a forklift certificate, or the willingness to obtain these.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
- € 4366 to € 5663 gross per month (scale 9).
- A 13th month.
- 14.4 diversity hours. You can use these hours to be (extra) off on a public holiday of your choice.
- Participation in the ABP pension fund.
- 180 vacation hours.
These are just a few of our employment conditions that belong to this position (based on a 36-hour work week). Schiphol has even more to offer you. For the complete overview of all employment conditions, go to Employment Conditions - Working at Schiphol.
The role
- You ensure that the Schiphol fire brigade training site is ready for training, exercises, and proficiency checks.
- Together with the team, you make an integral contribution to the safety of passengers, employees, visitors, and chain partners at Schiphol.
- From traveler to employee: we find it very important that everyone feels safe, valued, and welcome at Schiphol.
As an Operational Support Specialist Fire & Rescue Academy, you ensure that our fire brigade training site, the training building (BlackBox), and the proficiency resources are optimally available for training, exercises, and proficiency checks. How you ensure this? That is up to you. We rely on the way you build connections with other people. You will apply your talents to:
What you'll do
- organizing and facilitating training, exercises, and proficiency checks at the fire brigade training site (Broef), in the BlackBox, and at the fire stations.
- executing and coordinating user maintenance on learning resources, first aid (BHV) equipment, and vehicles.
- administratively managing proficiency resources and monitoring service life and inspection intervals.
- maintaining operational contacts with suppliers, main contractors, and internal and external customers.
- advising on maintenance, replacement, and technical developments of proficiency resources and the Broef.
- identifying and implementing improvements in the work processes of the Fire & Rescue Academy.
- participating in or leading projects based on your knowledge of management, maintenance, and proficiency.
How you'll work
A few times a year, training takes place in the evening or on Saturdays. Fire Brigade, Crisis & Safety Training (FST) contributes 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to a safe, reliable, and resilient airport. The department supports, among other things, the Schiphol airport fire brigade and crisis organization and focuses on the entire safety chain: from risk management and prevention to preparation, incident response, and aftercare.
Hiring process
What are your talents? What are your dreams? What is your story? We are curious about you and would like to invite you to apply. You can apply by sharing your motivation and CV with us via the application button below.
- For more information about applying at Schiphol: Schiphol Careers.
- Do you have questions about the content of the Operational Support Specialist Fire & Rescue Academy position? Contact Maud van Boven via maud.van.boven@schiphol.nl.
- Do you have questions about the application process? Direct these to Milou Kohlmann via Milou.Kohlmann@schiphol.nl or +316 1274 9348.
- An assessment may be part of the process.
- For the safety of our travelers and colleagues, a safety investigation is always part of the process. Before employment, a Certificate of Good Conduct (VGB) must be submitted.
- We would like to receive your application for this position of Operational Support Specialist Fire & Rescue Academy no later than October 30, 2026.
About Royal Schiphol Group
- Industry
- Airports
- Website
- schiphol.nl
In their own words
About the company & team
With more than 4,200 proud colleagues, we take an extra step to connect the Netherlands as well as possible to the rest of the world. Innovation, safety, and collaboration are at the forefront. Together, we give more meaning to travel and contribute to the economy and society. For more than 100 years. In the Netherlands and beyond. Did you know, by the way, that:
... Royal Schiphol Group is the owner and operator of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Rotterdam The Hague Airport, and Lelystad Airport?
... at Schiphol alone, a total of 71,000 people work for more than 1,300 different employers?
... as an Operational Support Specialist Fire & Rescue Academy, you strengthen the Safety & environment business area.
A safe and healthy airport at any time of the day and night. For all passengers, employees, and partners. That is the mission of the Safety & Environment Business Area. By working according to laws and regulations and taking preventive measures, we ensure as safe an airport as possible and a healthy working environment. Is there an incident anyway? Then our crisis management and response people act effectively. We also work actively on sustainability. The energy transition and the associated electrification of the airport bring many challenges. In the areas of both environment and safety. From fire brigade personnel to specialists in the field of safety. Together, we are committed to the protection of people and the environment.
Schiphol connects your world. With the best people, we make travel safe and responsible. You contribute to this with your unique talents, such as the way you show sincere attention to others, take their needs seriously, and work with a positive and energetic attitude. In any case, for this position you have: