Airbus A321 Captain (Direct Entry) – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Pilot Assessments; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship

Lifestyle rostering

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Riyadh Air is seeking an experienced Captain to lead as Pilot-in-Command on the Airbus A321, commanding flights across Riyadh's international and domestic network. You will operate in a professional multi-crew environment, upholding safety, regulatory compliance, and high airmanship standards.

This full-time role includes lifestyle rostering options subject to criteria, opportunities for growth within an expanding airline, and visa sponsorship to support your mobility.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5,000 hours total flying time on multi-crew, multi-engine aircraft.
• At least 1,500 hours of recent command experience on Airbus aircraft.
• Logged at least 150 hours as PIC within the 12 months prior to joining Riyadh Air.
• 5,000 hours multi-engine time.
• Valid ICAO ATPL.
• Unrestricted Class 1 medical certificate.
• ICAO English Level 5 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Pilot-in-Command on A321 flights across international and domestic routes from Riyadh.
• Uphold the highest standards of safety, airmanship, and regulatory compliance.
• Foster effective crew resource management and a collaborative cockpit culture.
• Support Riyadh Air’s expanding operation through disciplined, on-time, and professional performance.

Skills

Pilot-in-Command

A321 experience

Crew resource management

Safety and regulatory compliance

Multi-crew operation

Education

ICAO ATPL

Job description

The role

As a Captain on the A321, you will lead safe, efficient operations across Riyadh Air’s network, working closely within a professional multi-crew environment while supporting the airline’s ongoing growth and operational excellence.

What you'll do

• Serve as Pilot-in-Command on A321 flights across international and domestic routes from Riyadh.
• Uphold the highest standards of safety, airmanship, and regulatory compliance.
• Foster effective crew resource management and a collaborative cockpit culture.
• Support Riyadh Air’s expanding operation through disciplined, on-time, and professional performance.

Minimum requirements

• Minimum 5,000 hours total flying time on multi-crew, multi-engine aircraft.
• At least 1,500 hours of recent command experience on Airbus aircraft.
• Logged at least 150 hours as PIC within the 12 months prior to joining Riyadh Air.
• 5,000 hours multi-engine time.
• Valid ICAO ATPL.
• Unrestricted Class 1 medical certificate.
• ICAO English Level 5 or higher.

What’s on offer

• Full-time position.
• Lifestyle rostering option, subject to defined criteria and availability.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within an expanding airline.
• Visa sponsorship provided.

Availability of roster options is subject to eligibility criteria and operational requirements.