Welcome page Returning candidate? Log back in! Manager Flight and Ground Operations (Dubai, UAE) Job Locations AE-Dubai ID 2025-3825 Category Air Operations Type Regular Full-Time Joby Overview Located in Northern California, the team at Joby Aviation is driven by our goal of creating an affordable, all-electric air transportation system. Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. Since 2009, our team has worked steadily to make this dream a reality. We’ve designed and tested many generations of prototype aircraft capable of serving in a network of electric air taxis. We’re looking for talented, committed individuals to join our team as we push onwards toward certifying the Joby aircraft with the Federal Aviation Administration, scaling our manufacturing, and launching our initial commercial service. Overview

Joby Aviation is seeking a passionate and experienced aviation professional to join our global Operations team and local Dubai team in launching Joby’s first urban air mobility (UAM) air taxi service. This service, launched in cooperation with Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority, will feature Joby’s all electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL) and is expected to be among the first eVTOL UAM services in the world. You will report to Joby’s US-based Commercial Operations Lead and will work closely alongside Joby’s UAE General Manager.

As the Dubai-based Manager Flight and Ground Operations, you will drive the establishment of Joby’s UAM operations within the UAE. You will serve a critical role in leading the development, planning, and execution of Joby’s vision for UAM while focusing specifically on regulatory compliance and operational safety. As the local operations relationship manager, you will build and maintain relationships with Joby’s Dubai and UAE regulators and stakeholders.

You must be a creative and strategic thinker, one who can represent Joby’s vision while still being capable of driving tactical execution tasks such as coordinating, tracking, and driving numerous cross-functional work streams with US-based counterparts.

This full time role is located in Dubai, UAE and remote work will not be permitted. 30% travel is expected, primarily to the United States.

Responsibilities Collaborate with Joby’s UAE General Manager in planning and execution of Joby’s growth strategy for UAM operations in the UAEServe as the local operations point of contact, establishing Dubai UAM operations in accordance with Civil Aviation Regulations (CAR)-UAM and other applicable regulationsHire and manage ground operations and operations control center personnel while also supporting the hiring of pilots and engineersServe as subject matter expert to help build eVTOL flight and ground procedures, while ensuring safety and compliance are core to all operational conceptsLead the authoring and revision process of Joby’s operations manuals, procedures, and other required documentation aligned with GCAA and ICAO guidanceDrive logistic planning and coordination for shipping, import, set-up, and sustainment of Joby’s eVTOL aircraft, parts, tools, and ground support equipmentServe as a flight operations subject matter expert on commercial aviation in the UAEServe as a key liaison between Joby and UAE regulatory authoritiesDrive the identification, progress tracking, and completion of operational objectives that enable the launch of air taxi operations; identifying blockers, dependencies, and sources of execution riskTackle difficult, ambiguous questions with rigor and independence, owning projects from problem definition to implementationOther duties as assigned Required 5+ years operational experience, with increasing levels of responsibility, in the aeronautical industryMeet requirements of a Nominated Person for Flight Operations per Part ORO.AOC.135, additionally including:Practical experience and expertise in the application of aviation safety standards and safety operating practicesFamiliarity with management systems preferably in the area of aviationComprehensive knowledge of GCAA Civil Aviation RegulationsHold a current and valid ICAO CPL or ATPL (helicopter, airplane, and powered lift accepted)Must be able to maintain a Class 1 UAE medical certificateIf holding a pilot license from an ICAO contracting state, meet the requirements and successfully convert to a UAE license per CAR-FCL, once employedDemonstrated experience leading multiple interrelated projects that support a program’s objectivesFluent in English (ICAO level 4 minimum)Able to travel up to 30% of the time, including to the United StatesLegally able to work  in Dubai, UAE, or have the ability to be sponsored for a work visa Desired Masters degree in business administration or aviation managementPrior experience as an Accountable Manager in a Part CAT/NCC/NCO operationPrior experience as a Nominated Person under Part ORO.AOC.135Hold a flight instructor certificate (airplane, helicopter, or powered lift)Hold an instrument ratingPrior experience working with various governmental and aviation transportation authorities in UAEFluent in Arabic