Airframe / Powerplant Engineer B1

Riyadh Air; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 224,971 - 299,962; Full time

Job summary

Riyadh Air is seeking a skilled professional for their Engineering and Maintenance team in Saudi Arabia. The role involves performing maintenance, repairs, and inspections on Boeing 787 aircraft, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Candidates must have a minimum of 8 years in line maintenance, including 2 years certifying Boeing 787, along with valid GACA/EASA certification. The position demands strong leadership skills to oversee maintenance operations and a commitment to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years in line maintenance with Boeing 787 certification.
• Valid GACA/EASA or other CAA B1 A/P Aircraft Maintenance License required.
• Experience certifying Boeing 787 in the last 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repairs, and inspections on Boeing 787 aircraft.
• Supervise line maintenance teams to ensure compliance.
• Conduct scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and inspections.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

Supervision

Compliance with regulations

Certification of maintenance tasks

Boeing 787 experience

Education

Diploma/Certificate qualification

Boeing 787 Type Rating Level 3

Tools

Boeing 787 aircraft

Job description

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 wired for success and passionate about advanced aircrafts? Are you ready to take your career to a new altitude? We're seeking an experienced hands‑on professional to join our Engineering and Maintenance team.

Yours is a key role responsible for performing maintenance, repairs, and inspections on Boeing 787 aircraft and other fleet types as required, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards. Additionally, typical duties include carrying out scheduled and unscheduled aircraft, engine, component maintenance, and structural repairs compliant to the approved manufacturers' documentation.

Central to this role is the inspection and certification of scheduled maintenance tasks, defect rectification, modifications, structural repairs and functional tests on airframe, engine and electrical systems.

With a natural ability to lead and supervise in a time‑critical environment, you will supervise and coach teams undertaking line maintenance to optimise aircraft downtime. Naturally, you will promote a just culture and report all incidents and occurrences in the Safety Management System.

About You

A minimum Diploma/Certificate qualification and at least 8 years in line maintenance. Importantly, your maintenance experience includes the last 2 years certifying Boeing 787.

Boeing 787 Type Rating Level 3. You are also required to possess a valid GACA / EASA or other CAA B1 A/P Aircraft Maintenance License.

The following mandatory documents are required and must be uploaded as part of your application:

• Valid GACA / EASA or other CAA B1 A/P Aircraft Maintenance License
• Boeing 787 Aircraft Type training Level III original (practical and theoretical)
• Last five (5) years aircraft maintenance experience records (logbook) stamped and signed by MRO/Operator Quality Assurance department.
• Recency Letter from current (and previous employers if applicable) outlining scope of work and work duration, stamped and signed by Maintenance Repair Organisations (MRO) Quality Assurance Department
• Current and previous Operator / MRO Certification Authorisation copy

You are also required to hold the appropriate police security clearance required for the role.