Job Title: Landing Officer (LO) / Emergency Response Team Leader
Location: UAE
Department: Operations
Type: Full Time – Shift Work
About Us:
Founded in 2018, Skyports is at the forefront of the Advanced Air Mobility revolution, developing and operating cutting-edge infrastructure for electric air taxis and leveraging drone technology to transform business operations across industries.
Our business is split into two key areas:
- Skyports Infrastructure plays a vital role in the Urban Air Mobility ecosystem, designing, building, owning, and operating vertiports that enable eVTOL operators to take off and land in cities around the world.
- Skyports Drone Services uses drones to streamline logistics, capture data, and enhance operational efficiency, with a focus on rural deliveries, surveying, surveillance, and maritime services.
With our presence in this dynamic, high-growth industry, there has never been a more exciting time to be part of our mission to reshape the future of air mobility.
The Role:
We are seeking qualified and experienced Landing Officers to ensure the safe and efficient operation of our vertiport facilities. This critical dual-role position combines operational oversight with emergency response leadership, requiring a highly skilled professional who can supervise vertiport operations, ground handling, and emergency situations across rotating shift patterns.
Key Responsibilities:
Safety & Operations Management:
- Ensure vertiport operational safety for aircraft operations
- Deny unauthorized access to vertiport landing areas during aircraft operation
- Maintain constant presence during all aircraft operations
- Conduct daily vertiport pre-operations inspections
Ground Operations:
- Oversee ground operations, passenger and baggage handling
- Supervise aircraft turnarounds and charging procedures
- Conduct aircraft pre-departure safety checks
- Maintain readiness of ground operations and aircraft charging equipment
Emergency Response:
- Serve as Emergency Response Team Leader
- Maintain and inspect firefighting and rescue equipment and PPE
- Coordinate emergency response and handover to local emergency services
Administrative Duties:
- Maintain vertiport documentation and records
- Support terminal operations
- Ensure compliance with certification regulatory obligations
About You:
- Helideck, Heliport or Aviation operations experience essential
- Emergency response and firefighting training essential
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Ability to work in high-pressure situations
- Physical fitness for emergency response duties
- Valid security clearance (or ability to obtain)
- Flexibility to work rotating shifts including weekends and holidays
- Commitment to dual-role responsibilities combining operations and emergency response
- Good command of spoken and written English
- Valid technical training certificates
- Valid security clearance (or ability to obtain)
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary
- Medical Coverage
- Employment Visa
- Opportunity to work in an innovative and growing industry
- A collaborative and dynamic work environment with ample opportunities for professional development
How to Apply:
If you’re passionate about Vertiports Operations and keen to be part of a pioneering company that is changing the future of transportation, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and why you’re a great fit for this role.
Skyports is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employee