Chief Pilot – A320 Fleet (Saudi Arabia)

Pilot Assessments; As Sudiyah; On-site; OMR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilot Assessments is seeking an experienced aviation leader to own the technical and operational leadership of an A320 fleet. You will build robust controls, monitor safety, and ensure compliance with GACA regulations and Ops Specs.

You will supervise flight crews, translate policies into actionable plans, oversee Ops Specs sections A, B and C, and drive continuous improvement in safety, efficiency and service delivery.

Qualifications

• ATPL license valid under GACA/ICAO.
• 3+ years PIC on Airbus A320.
• Knowledge of AOC, OPS Specs and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Hold technical responsibility for the assigned A320 fleet within authority delegated by the Director of Flight Operations.
• Control, manage and supervise flight crew, including their welfare and matters affecting daily operational and commercial activities.
• Establish and maintain operational controls and monitoring systems to ensure safe, efficient operations compliant with GACA regulations, GACAR, Operations Specifications and company procedures.
• Guide and monitor fleet performance and services; implement Flight Operations policies; directly supervise flight operations to uphold high standards of safety, security, regulatory compliance, efficiency and service quality.
• Translate policies, strategies and objectives into long-, medium- and short-term operational plans.
• Oversee Operations Specifications Sections A, B and C and maintain continuous compliance with their requirements.
• Ensure flight crew meet all applicable requirements (GACAR Part 121, GACA, Operations Manual, OpSpecs), keeping qualifications, licences, ratings, medical certificates, training, checking, recency and competency current.
• Monitor adherence to operational procedures, policies and safety standards; take timely corrective action when required.
• Participate in investigations of incidents, accidents, occurrences and other flight-related events as assigned or required; ensure timely, accurate reporting to internal departments and regulatory authorities.
• Review investigation findings and implement or recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Promote a proactive safety culture; identify, elevate and address operational risks; monitor fleet and crew performance to improve safety, reliability and efficiency.
• Coordinate with the Director of Flight Operations and cross-functional teams to resolve operational issues, maintain continuity of operations and drive initiatives that strengthen operational standards, crew performance and flight safety.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Supervisory skills

Regulatory compliance

Education

ATPL (ICAO) license

Job description

Mission

Own the technical and operational leadership of the A320 fleet: build robust operational controls and monitoring systems, elevate flight safety and crew performance, and ensure unwavering compliance with GACA regulations, applicable GACAR requirements, Operations Specifications and company procedures.

Key responsibilities

• Hold technical responsibility for the assigned A320 fleet within authority delegated by the Director of Flight Operations.
• Control, manage and supervise flight crew, including their welfare and matters affecting daily operational and commercial activities.
• Establish and maintain operational controls and monitoring systems to ensure safe, efficient operations compliant with GACA regulations, GACAR, Operations Specifications and company procedures.
• Guide and monitor fleet performance and services; implement Flight Operations policies; directly supervise flight operations to uphold high standards of safety, security, regulatory compliance, efficiency and service quality.
• Translate policies, strategies and objectives into long-, medium- and short-term operational plans.
• Oversee Operations Specifications Sections A, B and C and maintain continuous compliance with their requirements.
• Ensure flight crew meet all applicable requirements (GACAR Part 121, GACA, Operations Manual, OpSpecs), keeping qualifications, licences, ratings, medical certificates, training, checking, recency and competency current.
• Monitor adherence to operational procedures, policies and safety standards; take timely corrective action when required.
• Participate in investigations of incidents, accidents, occurrences and other flight-related events as assigned or required; ensure timely, accurate reporting to internal departments and regulatory authorities.
• Review investigation findings and implement or recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Promote a proactive safety culture; identify, elevate and address operational risks; monitor fleet and crew performance to improve safety, reliability and efficiency.
• Coordinate with the Director of Flight Operations and cross-functional teams to resolve operational issues, maintain continuity of operations and drive initiatives that strengthen operational standards, crew performance and flight safety.

What you’ll bring

• Valid GACA Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL). (License type: ATPL_ICAO)
• At least 3 years’ experience as Pilot-in-Command on Airbus A320 aircraft.
• Comprehensive knowledge of applicable regulations and requirements, the company Air Operator Certificate (AOC), Operations Specifications and standards necessary to ensure safety, security and efficiency.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, communication and supervisory skills.
• Basic knowledge of incident and accident investigation concepts.
• Advanced Safety Management System (SMS) and Human Factors (HF) training.