Landing Officer (LO) Emergency Response Team Leader

Skyports; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Employment visa

Professional development

Job summary

Skyports in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Landing Officer to ensure safe vertiport operations and emergency response leadership. The role covers ground handling, aircraft turnarounds, pre-departure checks, and coordination with emergency services.

Ideal candidates will have aviation operations experience, firefighting training, strong leadership, and the ability to work under pressure. A valid security clearance or ability to obtain one is required, with rotating shift schedules.

Qualifications

• Helideck/heliport or aviation operations experience essential.
• Emergency response and firefighting training essential.
• Strong leadership and communication skills required.
• Ability to work in high-pressure situations.
• Valid security clearance (or ability to obtain) and clear background check.

Responsibilities

• Safety & Operations Management: oversee vertiport safety during aircraft operations and deny unauthorized access.
• Ground Operations: supervise passenger handling and aircraft turnarounds; ensure charging procedures and safety checks.
• Emergency Response: act as Emergency Response Team Leader and coordinate with local services.
• Administrative Duties: maintain vertiport records and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Aviation operations

Emergency response

Leadership

Communication skills

Security clearance

English proficiency

Job description

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 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

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

Skyports is an equal-opportunity employer We celebrate diversity and are are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employee 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)