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:

• 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:

• 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 employee