A320 Captain: Safety-First Flight Leader

Air Arabia; Dammam; On-site; SAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Arabia in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced pilot to operate the assigned Airbus A320 flights in compliance with the Airline Operations Manual and civil aviation authority regulations. You will lead cabin crew, manage in-flight safety, and ensure efficient and comfortable travel for passengers.

The role requires 4000 hours of flight time with 800 hours as PIC, strong English, CRM, and emergency response training. Excellent situational awareness and decision-making are essential.

Qualifications

• ATPL license required and valid.
• Must pass technical/psychometric assessment for Pilots.
• Medical fitness check-up required.
• Safety and emergency response training is essential; formal qualification is an advantage.
• Basic airport security procedures training is an advantage.
• Crew Resources Management training is an advantage.
• IATA security standards knowledge is an advantage.
• Proficient in aircraft systems and Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent English proficiency; other local languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Fly the assigned aircraft according to schedules and flight plans, acting as the ultimate responsible for the aircraft.
• Ensure safety, security, fuel efficiency, and passenger comfort during flights.
• Conduct pre-flight briefings and ensure crew readiness with required information.
• Coordinate with co-pilots and Dispatch Team for information and planning.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with Operations Manual and civil aviation authority standards.
• Coordinate with Maintenance Engineers to confirm aircraft status and address defects.
• Maintain necessary flight documentation and logs in accordance with regulations.
• Stay updated on regulatory requirements and airline procedures; undertake additional safety or security duties as directed.

Skills

English Proficiency

Crew Resource Management

Emergency Handling

Safety Awareness

Communication Skills

Education

ATPL License

Medical Fitness Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Aircraft Systems Knowledge

Job description

Air Arabia in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced pilot to operate the assigned Airbus A320 flights in compliance with the Airline Operations Manual and civil aviation authority regulations. You will lead cabin crew, manage in-flight safety, and ensure efficient and comfortable travel for passengers.

The role requires 4000 hours of flight time with 800 hours as PIC, strong English, CRM, and emergency response training. Excellent situational awareness and decision-making are essential.