Landing Assistant / Emergency Response Team Member

Skyports Limited; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading air mobility company in Dubai is seeking a Landing Assistant / Emergency Response Team Member to support daily operations. The role includes assisting passengers, managing ground operations, and providing emergency response services. Candidates should have physical fitness, teamwork ability, and a valid security clearance or the ability to obtain one. Training in emergency procedures will be provided. Competitive medical coverage and employment visa are offered.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Employment Visa

Opportunity for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in emergency response and rescue operations preferred.
• Training in emergency procedures will be provided.
• Must have a valid security clearance or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Assist passengers with embarkation and disembarkation.
• Operate aircraft charging equipment.
• Provide assisted rescue of aircraft occupants in emergencies.

Skills

Helideck, Heliport Rescue and Fire Fighting experience

Physical fitness for emergency response and equipment handling

Ability to work in team environment

Flexibility to work various shifts

Good command of spoken and written English

Valid technical training certificates

Education

Valid security clearance

Job description

Job Title: Landing Assistant / Emergency Response Team Member

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:

Join our vertiport operations team as a Landing Assistant, supporting daily operations while serving as a trained emergency response team member. This hands-on dual-role position involves passenger services, ground handling, and critical safety responsibilities across rotating shift patterns.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist passengers with embarkation and disembarkation
• Escort passengers within vertiport movement areas
• Handle baggage loading and unloading from aircraft
• Support terminal facilities management
• Ground Operations:
• Operate aircraft charging equipment
• Maintain ground handling and aircraft handling equipment
• Assist in vertiport maintenance activities
• Emergency Response:
• Provide assisted rescue of aircraft occupants in emergencies
• Evacuate all persons from movement areas during emergencies
• Maintain and inspect firefighting and rescue equipment

About You:

• Helideck, Heliport Rescue and Fire Fighting experience preferred.
• Physical fitness for emergency response and equipment handling
• Ability to work in team environment
• Flexibility to work various shifts
• Training in emergency procedures (provided)
• Valid security clearance (or ability to obtain)
• Good command of spoken and written English
• Valid technical training certificates
• Valid security clearance (or ability to obtain)

What We Offer:

• 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 employees.