Landing Officer (LO) Emergency Response Team Leader

Skyports Limited; Dubai; Vor Ort; AED 180.000 - 300.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical Coverage

Employment Visa

Professional development

Zusammenfassung

Skyports seeks a Landing Officer (LO) / Emergency Response Team Leader to supervise vertiport operations in the UAE. The role combines operational oversight with emergency response leadership across rotating shifts, including ground handling and safety checks.

Applicants should have helicopter/heliport experience, firefighting training, and strong leadership. The position offers medical coverage, visa support, and professional development in a dynamic, growing industry.

Qualifikationen

• Helideck/heliport or aviation operations experience essential.
• Emergency response and firefighting training essential.
• Strong leadership, communication, and ability to work under pressure.

Aufgaben

• Ensure vertiport operational safety during aircraft operations.
• Deny unauthorized access to vertiport landing areas when aircraft operate.
• Maintain constant presence throughout aircraft operations and daily pre‑operation checks.
• Oversee ground operations, passenger and baggage handling, and aircraft turnarounds.

Kenntnisse

Aviation operations experience

Emergency response training

Leadership

Communication skills

English proficiency

Ausbildung

Technical training certificates

Tools

Firefighting equipment maintenance

Jobbeschreibung

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

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

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
• 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

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