Chief Pilot - Saudi Arabia AOC (GACA)

flybeond.com; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Job summary

Beond, the world's first premium leisure airline, seeks a Chief Pilot for its Saudi Arabia AOC based in Riyadh. The role reports to the Director of Operations and leads flight-crew standards, SOPs and standardisation across line operations.

Mandatory requirements include an ATP certificate with ratings for at least one aircraft type, at least 3 years as PIC on a Part 121 aircraft, and strong knowledge of GACAR 121.45. Fluency in English is preferred; Arabic is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Hold an ATP certificate with appropriate ratings for at least one aircraft type used in the operation.
• At least 3 years' experience within the past 6 years as PIC of a Part 121 aircraft.
• Full understanding of the GACAR, the operations specifications, applicable airworthiness requirements and the operations manual; must be acceptable to GACA.

Responsibilities

• Own flight-crew professional standards, SOPs and crew standardisation.
• Oversee line operations, the check-airman programme and crew currency and competence.
• Manage flight-crew discipline, mentoring and continuous improvement of operating practices.
• Support the Director of Operations and deputise on operational matters as required.
• Interface with GACA on flight-crew standards.

Skills

ATP certificate

PIC experience

GACAR knowledge

SOP development

Job description

Beond is the world's first premium leisure airline, flying an all-lie-flat Airbus fleet, and is standing up new Air Operator Certificates in Bahrain (BCAA) and Saudi Arabia (GACA). We are seeking a Chief Pilot for our Saudi Arabia AOC (General Authority of Civil Aviation), based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The Chief Pilot is appointed by, and reports to, the Director of Operations, and is responsible for:

• Own flight-crew professional standards, SOPs and crew standardisation.
• Oversee line operations, the check-airman programme and crew currency and competence.
• Manage flight-crew discipline, mentoring and continuous improvement of operating practices.
• Support the Director of Operations and deputise on operational matters as required.
• Interface with GACA on flight-crew standards.

This is a required management position under GACAR Part 121.45. The post is full-time and the successful candidate must be acceptable to GACA (the President) based on experience, competence and knowledge, with a full understanding of the GACAR, the operations specifications, applicable airworthiness requirements and the operations manual (GACAR 121.45(e), (g)).

Mandatory

• Hold an ATP certificate with appropriate ratings for at least one aircraft type used in the operation (GACAR 121.49(b)).
• At least 3 years' experience within the past 6 years as PIC of a Part 121 aircraft — for a first-time Chief Pilot (GACAR 121.49(b)(1)).
• Full understanding of the GACAR, the operations specifications, applicable airworthiness requirements and the operations manual; must be acceptable to GACA (GACAR 121.45(e), (g)).

Desirable

• Airbus A320/A321 family experience.
• Strong SOP-development and crew-standardisation track record.
• Fluent English; Arabic advantageous.

A competitive package with relocation support where applicable, and the opportunity to build a premium airline certificate from the ground up as part of a fast-growing multi-AOC group.