Landing Officer (LO) / Emergency Response Team Leader

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:

o Ensure vertiport operational safety for aircraft operations

o Deny unauthorized access to vertiport landing areas during aircraft operation

o Maintain constant presence during all aircraft operations

o Conduct daily vertiport pre-operations inspections

• Ground Operations:

o Oversee ground operations, passenger and baggage handling

o Supervise aircraft turnarounds and charging procedures

o Conduct aircraft pre-departure safety checks

o Maintain readiness of ground operations and aircraft charging equipment

• Emergency Response:

o Serve as Emergency Response Team Leader

o Maintain and inspect firefighting and rescue equipment and PPE

o Coordinate emergency response and handover to local emergency services

• Administrative Duties:

o Maintain vertiport documentation and records

o Support terminal operations

o 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:

• 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

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.