Landing Officer (LO) / Emergency Response Team Leader

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

Job summary

A leading company in advanced air mobility is seeking a Landing Officer in Dubai. The ideal candidate will oversee vertiport operations, manage ground handling, and lead emergency response efforts. This full-time position requires prior aviation experience and strong leadership skills. The company offers a collaborative work environment and various benefits, including medical coverage and an employment visa.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Employment Visa

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in aviation operations is essential.
• Must maintain readiness for emergency response duties.
• Valid security clearance required or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operational safety for vertiport operations.
• Oversee ground operations and passenger handling.
• Serve as Emergency Response Team Leader.

Skills

Helideck or Heliport operations experience

Emergency response training

Strong leadership skills

Physical fitness for emergency duties

Good command of English

Education

Valid technical training certificates

Job description

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
  • Serve as Emergency Response Team Leader
  • Maintain and inspect firefighting and rescue equipment and PPE
  • Coordinate emergency response and handover to local emergency services
  • 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

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.