Director Aircraft Programs & EIS

Job Locations SA-Riyadh
ID 2025-2368
Category
Corporate

About the Company

Riyadh Air (RX), headquartered in the Saudi Capital, is the new national airline that’s shaping the future of flying. It seeks to lead the aviation industry by transforming Saudi Arabia into a global aviation and trade hub – a digitally native airline that will connect the kingdom to more than 100 destinations.

About the Role

Are you a well-versed aviation leader with a proven track record of managing complex aircraft delivery programmes and operational readiness?

 

Yours is a role that will see you lead the end-to-end delivery, integration, and entry into service of our new fleet including Boeing 787s and Airbus A321neos. In this high-impact leadership role, you will serve as the airline’s primary interface with OEMs and BFE suppliers, ensuring aircraft are delivered to exact specifications, on time, and ready for immediate operational deployment.

 

You will oversee cross-functional planning across technical, operational, and commercial teams to ensure seamless aircraft integration and certification. From pre-delivery oversight at final assembly lines to managing aircraft transition at title transfer, your leadership will be instrumental in bringing Riyadh Air’s next-generation fleet to life.

 

This is an opportunity to drive the efficiency and effectiveness of Riyadh Air’s fleet management.

About You

Degree qualified, you will demonstrate at least 10 years of senior-level experience in airline fleet management, aircraft programme delivery, and entry into service operations. 

You’ll bring a strong mix of technical, commercial, and regulatory know-how, with the confidence to lead teams, manage complex negotiations, and deliver results across global stakeholders.

 

Experience in airline technical operations, fleet programmes, or OEM/lessor delivery teams, with direct experience in managing Boeing 787 and/or Airbus A321 aircraft is preferred.

 

We’d love to hear from you even more if you a strong understanding of certification processes and regulatory coordination, including with GACA, FAA, and EASA. 

 

This is your opportunity to shape the future of air travel. Bring your best and show us why you can own this position within Riyadh Air.

 

Please submit your application by clicking on the Apply button. Our Talent Acquisition team will be reviewing applications shortly.

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