Riyadh Air Jobs: Explore Exciting Career Opportunities With Saudi’s New Carrier

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Updated August 2023

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz recently announced the establishment of a second national airline, Riyadh Air. Aimed at capitalizing on the country’s strategic location between three continents, the new flag carrier is expected to generate over 200,000 job opportunities, both directly and indirectly.

If you’re interested in working for Riyadh Air, you may wonder what kinds of jobs are available, what the requirements are, and what perks come with the job. Read on to find out more.

Riyadh Air current vacancies and requirements

The interview process for Riyadh Air vacancies will start in September 2023, with the formal induction of new hires slated for January 2024. You can check the complete list of current vacancies on Riyadh Air’s job portal. You can also log in and register for job alerts here.

Here are the positions the airline is currently hiring for and their general requirements.

Cabin crew

Riyadh Air is recruiting both male and female flight attendants.

The applicants will ideally have:

• more than a year’s experience in a retail, hospitality or customer service role
• a minimum qualification of a high school degree (Grade 12)
• fluency in written and spoken English (the ability to speak another language is an advantage)
• height of at least 150cm and arm reach of at least 200 cm on tiptoes
• relentless positivity and an ability to excellent service in a team environment.

Riyadh Air seeks self-starting team members who will always seek a calm solution while operating in a demanding work schedule. They should be understanding of a myriad of cultures while being professional and positive.

The Riyadh Air cabin crew will be based in Riyadh and should be able to comply with the KSA visa requirements.

Pilots

Riyadh Air is currently recruiting for the following positions:

• First Officer
• Captain.

The applicants will ideally have:

• Minimum of 2,000 hours (for captain) /1,500 hours (for first officers) on a modern Airbus or Boeing aircraft.
• Flown at least 150 hours in command within the last 12 months at time of joining
• A valid ICAO ATPL with an unrestricted class one medical
• Fluency in English, equivalent to ICAO English level 5 or above
• No Frozen ATPL unless held by a Saudi citizen.

The contract is open-ended.

A roster pattern is issued monthly with weekly updates and a minimum of 8 days off in the month. The target hours will be 800-900, with a mixture of international and domestic duties from the airline’s Riyadh base.

Trips will be a mix of single, domestic double with some multi-sector and be 1 to 4 days in duration. Layovers are generally 24-48 hours. Your days off will be in the Riyadh hub.

Engineering (Operations)

Riyadh Air is currently recruiting for the following positions:

• Senior Manager – Fleet Technical Services
• Senior Manager – Maintenance Control Center

The qualifications and requirements vary from role to role. You can check them out here.

Commercial & Guest Experience

Riyadh Air is currently recruiting for the following positions:

• Director – Digital Experience
• Director – Loyalty Strategy
• Senior Manager – Ground Experience
• Senior Manager – Inflight Experience
• Senior Manager – Loyalty Business Planning
• Manager – Interior Design

The qualifications and requirements vary from role to role. You can check them out here.

Digital & Innovation

Riyadh Air is currently recruiting for the following positions:

• Cyber Security Architecture & Strategy Manager
• Product Manager – Enterprise System

The qualifications and requirements vary from role to role. You can check them out here.

Corporate

Riyadh Air is currently recruiting for the following positions:

• Audit Manager
• Director – Enterprise Risk Management
• Director – ESG
• Director – HR Business Partnering
• Director of Learning & Development
• Manager – Onboarding
• Manager – Culture & Engagement
• Manager – Rewards & Performance
• Manager – Corporate Treasury
• Organizational Design Manager
• Senior Manager PMO – Operations
• Senior Manager PMO – Commercial & Guest Experience
• Senior Manager PMO – Corporate

The qualifications and requirements vary from role to role. You can check them out here.

 

Riyadh Air job perks and benefits

Riyadh Air proudly claims to be driven by its people, its greatest asset.Here are four compelling reasons you should consider working with the young airline.

 

Digital native and innovative

Riyadh Air is more than just an airline. It is a tech-driven disruptor that is changing the way travellers fly. You’d get to work with a team that innovates and implements creative solutions to air travel.

Career growth and development

You can make the most out of your career with Riyadh Air’s training and development programs. You’ll be exposed to a wealth of knowledge and everyday learning opportunities.

Compensation and benefits

Riyadh Air provides generous compensation and benefits packages. The airline is committed to recognizing and rewarding people for their efforts.

Culture and environment

Riyadh Air’s people-centric approach fosters a culture that promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace and advocates a healthy work-life balance. The company has built its foundation on the values of respect, cooperation, and Saudi hospitality.