Skydiving Ground Controller | Safety & Operations Lead

Shamal Holding; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Shamal Holding, via Sky Dive Dubai Umbrella, seeks a Ground Controller to safely manage aircraft loading, pilot communications, and skydiver safety. You will coordinate weather decisions, monitor openings, and oversee ground operations, equipment, and incident response to ensure a secure, efficient skydiving operation in Dubai.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and a minimum of three years of relevant experience in an aviation or safety-critical environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or relevant.
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Work with manifest to board planes safely and efficiently.
• Directly communicate with pilots about weather, air space, and drop points.
• Monitor weather and decide, with management support, who can skydive.
• Observe openings/landings and advise skydivers on safety.
• Coordinate with air traffic control to run operations safely.
• Set up ground control daily: radios, air space, landing area, buggies fueling.
• Maintain equipment and vehicles; perform inspections and storage.
• Ensure vehicles are clean, functional and ready for use.
• Provide first aid and coordinate with emergency services when needed.

Education

Bachelor's degree or relevant

Job description

Shamal Holding, via Sky Dive Dubai Umbrella, seeks a Ground Controller to safely manage aircraft loading, pilot communications, and skydiver safety. You will coordinate weather decisions, monitor openings, and oversee ground operations, equipment, and incident response to ensure a secure, efficient skydiving operation in Dubai.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and a minimum of three years of relevant experience in an aviation or safety-critical environment.