Manager Aviation Safety and Security (Dubai)

Job Title: Manager Aviation Safety and Security

Location: Dubai, UAE

Company: Joby Aviation

Joby Aviation is seeking a passionate and experienced aviation safety and security professional to join our UAE 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 (RTA), will feature Joby's all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL) and is expected to be amongst the first eVTOL UAM services in the world. You will report to Joby's UAE General Manager and will work closely alongside Joby's US-based Head of Safety and US-based Head of Security.

As the Dubai-based Manager of Safety & Security, you will be responsible for implementing the Joby Safety Management System (SMS) and Security Management System (SeMS) for all UAE-based operations (flight, maintenance, training, vertiport). You will serve a critical role in ensuring operational safety and execution of Joby's vision for UAM, focusing specifically on all aspects of safety, security and regulatory compliance. You will also be required to manage, implement, and monitor the organization's aviation security program to safeguard passengers, staff, aircraft, and facilities.

This full-time role is located in Dubai, UAE, and remote work will not be permitted. Over 15% of travel is expected to the United States, or other locations as requested.

Responsibilities

• Act as Joby's Safety and Security Champion in UAE to lead and promote a safety-first culture across all operations.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of the UAE Emergency Response Plan.
• Oversee safety and security processes, manage safety and security reporting, lead incident investigations, and implement corrective actions.
• Enhance and reinforce the safety culture through training and education.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the Aviation Security Program.
• Oversee security risk assessments and implement mitigation measures for identified threats.
• Manage all aviation security incidents, breaches, or emergencies.
• Ensure company compliance with all safety and security directives.
• Responsible for the Safety (SMS) and Security Management System (SeMS) implementation and maintenance.
• Provide independent advice on safety and security matters.
• Monitor safety and security concerns in the aviation industry.
• Be the principal communicator with regulators on audits and service provision issues.
• Partner with local vertiport operator(s) to ensure safe and secure operations.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with external safety and security services.

Required Qualifications

• 5 years of aviation safety and security experience.
• Meet the requirements to be the appointed Safety Post Holder and Security Post Holder per UAE regulations.
• Have appropriate security management system and safety management system knowledge and experience.
• Data analysis skills.
• Working exposure to the FAA, GCAA, EASA, NTSB, or military.
• Fluent in English (ICAO level 4 minimum).
• Good organizational skills including project management.
• Confident in the delivery of written reports and risk assessments.
• Ability to pass AVSEC security clearance.
• Ability to travel internationally, especially to the United States.

Desired Qualifications

• 10+ years of aviation safety and security experience.
• Advanced degree with Aviation Safety specialty or equivalent experience.
• Formal Safety Training.
• Law enforcement or military security experience.
• Prior experience as the appointed Post Holder SMS and/or Security position.
• Prior experience working with various governmental and aviation transportation authorities in the UAE.
• Fluent in Arabic.
• Commercial Pilot.
• Emirati National.

EEO

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.