Airbus A321 Captain — Lead Cockpit Safety & Excellence

Pilot Assessments; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lifestyle rostering

Visa sponsorship

Onboarding support

Modern A321 fleet

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Riyadh Air seeks a Direct Entry Captain to lead Airbus A321 operations from the Riyadh hub, flying a mix of domestic and international sectors. You will set the tone for safety, professionalism, and service on every flight.

As PIC, you will mentor the flight deck and cabin crew, manage preflight planning and post-flight reviews, and ensure regulatory compliance and on-time performance. A strong safety record and decisive leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6,000 hours total flying time on multi-crew, multi-engine aircraft.
• At least 2,000 hours of recent command time on Airbus aircraft.
• Logged a minimum of 150 PIC hours within the last 12 months.
• Valid ICAO ATPL and an unrestricted Class 1 medical.
• ICAO English proficiency Level 5 or higher.
• Strong safety record and leadership qualities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Pilot-in-Command on A321 operations across international and domestic sectors.
• Lead and mentor the flight deck and cabin crew, fostering CRM and a just culture.
• Own operational decision-making from preflight planning and briefings through post-flight review.
• Uphold the highest standards of safety, regulatory compliance, and on-time performance.
• Represent Riyadh Air with professionalism and a customer-first mindset on every sector.

Skills

Leadership

CRM

Decision making

Aviation safety

Mentoring

Education

ICAO ATPL

Class 1 medical

Job description

Riyadh Air seeks a Direct Entry Captain to lead Airbus A321 operations from the Riyadh hub, flying a mix of domestic and international sectors. You will set the tone for safety, professionalism, and service on every flight.

As PIC, you will mentor the flight deck and cabin crew, manage preflight planning and post-flight reviews, and ensure regulatory compliance and on-time performance. A strong safety record and decisive leadership are essential.