Ground Controller - Skydiving Operations (Dubai)

Shamal

Dubai

On-site

AED 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

8 days ago
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Job summary

Shamal Holding, operating under Sky Dive Dubai Umbrella, is seeking a Ground Controller to safely manage aircraft loading, coordinate with pilots on drop points, and oversee skydiver landings. The role requires ensuring weather-aware decisions, direct incident response, and daily readiness of radios, vehicles and equipment.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree or relevant qualification and at least 3 years of related experience, with strong communication and safety-first mindset.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or relevant qualification.
  • Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with manifest to ensure each plane load is boarded safely and efficiently.
  • Directly communicate with pilots about weather, air space, and drop locations.
  • Monitor weather and, with management support, decide who can skydive as conditions change.
  • Observe openings/landings and advise skydivers on safety.
  • Coordinate with air traffic control for safe operations in air space.
  • Set up ground control daily: check radios, open air space, prepare landing area, fuel buggies.
  • Maintain all equipment and vehicles used in operations with regular inspections and proper storage.
  • Ensure vehicles are ready for use and clean; oversee transportation assets.
  • Provide immediate assistance in incidents, stabilize injuries and coordinate with emergency services as needed.

Skills

Ground control
Radio communications

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Radios

Job description

Shamal Holding, operating under Sky Dive Dubai Umbrella, is seeking a Ground Controller to safely manage aircraft loading, coordinate with pilots on drop points, and oversee skydiver landings. The role requires ensuring weather-aware decisions, direct incident response, and daily readiness of radios, vehicles and equipment.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree or relevant qualification and at least 3 years of related experience, with strong communication and safety-first mindset.

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