Job Title: Country Manager, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Location: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Department: Infrastructure
Type: Permanent, Full time
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 Drone Services uses drones to streamline logistics, capture data, and enhance operational efficiency, with a focus on rural deliveries, surveying, surveillance, and maritime services.
- 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.
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 have an exciting new opportunity for a Country Manager – KSA to lead our expansion within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Country Manager will lead market entry strategy, develop partnerships with private and public stakeholders, manage existing projects and build a pipeline of new vertiport opportunities. Based in KSA (preferably Riyadh), the role will involve travel within KSA as well as international travel, especially to regional headquarters in Dubai and global headquarters in London, UK.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute on our infrastructure and vertiport rollout strategy in KSA.
- Establish strong partnerships with private sector partners and key government entities.
- Identify and secure sites using existing landlord contacts and establishing new ones.
- Build a pipeline of revenue generating projects, building on existing reference projects in KSA.
- Contribute to and manage vertiport development projects.
- Work with aviation and regulatory authorities, such as GACA, to secure permissions and consents.
- Liaise with eVTOL OEMs and operators to jointly launch AAM services across KSA.
- Manage and grow the Skyports team in KSA.
- Represent Skyports at meetings and events, including delivering presentations.
- Report to our General Manager (Middle East) based in Dubai and work closely with our international teams, based in London UK
About You:
- A strong background in aviation, real estate and / or infrastructure business development and project management with a strong ability to take an overarching strategic view and not lose sight of the ultimate goal.
- Proven ability to plan, lead and manage complex projects and concurrent work-streams across multiple business functions, many with tight deadlines and competing priorities.
- Excellent ability to identify growth opportunities, build strategic relationships, and drive revenue through new markets, partnerships, or clients. Requires a combination of strategic thinking, networking, and negotiation to achieve tangible results.
- A highly motivated, proactive, self-starter and team-player who likes a challenge and has the ingenuity and resilience to find the solutions to overcome them.
- Ability to problem solves on the fly; someone who can ask the questions that have not been asked and can find the answers too.
- Being comfortable navigating through ambiguity as this is new industry and no one yet has all the answers.
- Flexibility to travel.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English language to execute on our infrastructure projects, and to build strong networks and relationships.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to work in an innovative and growing industry.
- A collaborative and dynamic work environment with ample opportunities for professional development.
- Flexible working arrangements and a supportive team culture.
How to Apply:
If you’re passionate about the future of Air Mobility 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.
Skills Required
- Strong background in aviation, real estate or infrastructure business development
- Proven ability to plan, lead and manage complex projects
- Excellent networking and negotiation skills
- Self-starter and team-player attitude
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
What We Do
Skyports Infrastructure is the leading enabler of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), providing the critical link between the ground and the sky. The company designs, builds and operates take-off and landing infrastructure for air taxis, and partners with world-class electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicle manufacturers to enable safe, sustainable and efficient cargo and passenger flight operations within urban and suburban environments.
