Ground Controller - Level 1

Shamal Holding; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A diversified investment firm in Dubai is seeking a Ground Controller responsible for managing skydiving operations. The role involves ensuring safety during skydiving, communicating with pilots, and monitoring weather conditions. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree or relevant experience and a minimum of 3 years in a related field. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with pilots and air traffic control.
• Experience in skydiving operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely manage the loading process of the aircraft.
• Monitor and assess weather conditions for skydiving.
• Provide first aid and coordinate emergency services during incidents.

Skills

Communication with pilots

Weather monitoring

First aid skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or relevant experience

Job description

Job Description

Shamal Holding is a diversified investment firm that cultivates the extraordinary. Born in Dubai, we curate a unique portfolio of extraordinary investments, experiences and assets to generate meaningful outcomes. The investments we make are strategically chosen and thoughtfully nurtured, mirroring Dubai’s ambition, spirit and energy. As a global investor, asset owner and developer we utilise our resources, know-how and connections, to deliver long-term value, wherever we operate.

This role comes under our Sky Dive Dubai Umbrella and we are seeking a Ground Controller who will be responsible to safely manage the process of loading the aircraft, communicating with pilots where and when to drop passengers, overseeing all skydivers landing and directly dealing with any incidents that may occur from that.

• Communicate directly with the pilots to update them on weather conditions, air space and when and where to drop the skydivers.
• Monitor the weather and make decisions, with the support of management, on who can safely skydive as the conditions change.
• Observe all openings/landings and communicate any safety advice or discipline to skydivers.
• Communicate with air traffic control to safely run the operation in the air space.
• Set up ground control every working day by checking radios, opening air space, preparing landing area and fueling buggies.
• Responsible for maintaining all equipment and vehicles used in operations, including regular inspections, cleaning, and ensuring proper storage to prolong the lifespan of the equipment and maintain safety standards.
• Oversee the cleanliness and operational condition of vehicles used for transportation, ensuring they are always ready for use.
• Provide immediate assistance to anyone involved in an incident or accident during skydiving operations, including administering basic first aid, stabilizing injuries, and coordinating with emergency services if necessary to ensure the well-being of individuals until further medical assistance arrives.

Preferred Educational Qualifications And Professional Certifications

• Bachelor's degree or relevant experience.
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

For more information about Shamal, please visit our LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/shamalholding/.

Note: Due to a high influx of profiles, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.