Job Title: Vertiport Charging Operations Engineer
Location: Dubai, UAE
Department: Technology, Infrastructure
Type: Full-time, Permanent, Hybrid
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.
Role Brief:
A hands-on engineer responsible for keeping our eVTOL ground-support charging systems (DC cabinets, charging dispensers, coolant/chiller systems, PCA units, power distribution system and grid/microgrid system) operational, safe, and reliable, while building internal capability to reduce OEM and contractor dependence.
Key Duties:
- Inspect GSE installations and oversee commissioning activities to ensure correct setup and safe operation.
- Support design validation reviews and installation inspections for vertiport MEP systems from an operability, safety, and maintainability perspective, ensuring installations are fit for live operations.
- Execute GSE operational training, safety practices, and emergency readiness for the ops team.
- Implement and oversee routine GSE inspections, upkeep, and preventative maintenance.
- Diagnose downtime issues, perform quick fixes, and escalate to OEMs.
- nternalise servicing and repair tasks to minimise reliance on OEM support and reduce operational downtime caused by long OEM SLA lead times.
- Build internal repair capability with the long-term aim of becoming an OEM-recognised regional GSE service partner.
- Maintain clear documentation of faults, fixes, and recurring issues to improve reliability and inform OEM discussions.
- Extend workstream into general MEP systems to reduce scope and cost of external MEP contractors.
- Prepare weekly reports of GSE utilisation and downtime summary, time-to-repair and SLA performance tracking, inspection and maintenance reports, and forward plan for upcoming inspections, servicing, and parts needs.
Candidate Background:
- Strong MEP engineering background with hands-on experience in electrical, HVAC, and mechanical systems.
- Proven experience in servicing, troubleshooting, and repairing heavy-duty MEP equipment.
- Comfortable working in operational environments with live equipment.
- Able to build processes, documentation, and internal capability from the ground up.
- Dubai site-based role with requirement to travel to regional and international vertiport locations.
Why This Role Matters:
- Reduces operational downtime by enabling rapid on-site GSE troubleshooting and repair.
- Cuts long-term OEM support costs and mitigates delays from remote OEM response teams.
- Strengthens safety, compliance, and operational readiness across differing OEM charging systems.
- Builds internal technical capability that scales with our vertiport network and supports future regional GSE servicing partnerships.
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.
If you’re passionate about being at the forefront of the advance 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 MEP engineering background
- Hands-on experience in electrical, HVAC, and mechanical systems
- Experience servicing, troubleshooting, and repairing heavy-duty MEP equipment
- Ability to work in operational environments with live equipment
- Capability to build processes and documentation
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.
