Cargo Compliance & Quality Leader, Global Operations

Riyadh Air; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Riyadh Air in Riyadh seeks a senior cargo compliance leader to drive the regulatory framework for our growing global network. You will oversee safety, quality, and standards across cargo operations, ensuring alignment with IATA, ICAO, GACA, customs, and Dangerous Goods requirements.

You will build and maintain policies, train teams, and monitor KPIs, leading audits and corrective actions with vendors and ground handlers to raise performance and trust.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in air cargo operations, compliance, auditing, or quality assurance.
• Dangerous Goods Regulations certification required.
• Deep familiarity with cargo regulatory frameworks and KPI-driven performance management.

Responsibilities

• Lead cargo compliance, quality, and standards across the global network.
• Oversee regulatory adherence to IATA, ICAO, GACA, customs, and DG requirements.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, manuals, and policies for cargo handling.
• Manage audits, root cause analysis, and CAPA programs with vendors and ground handlers.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Auditing

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Riyadh Air in Riyadh seeks a senior cargo compliance leader to drive the regulatory framework for our growing global network. You will oversee safety, quality, and standards across cargo operations, ensuring alignment with IATA, ICAO, GACA, customs, and Dangerous Goods requirements.

You will build and maintain policies, train teams, and monitor KPIs, leading audits and corrective actions with vendors and ground handlers to raise performance and trust.