Duty Manager - London Heathrow (Arabic Speaker)

SupportFinity™; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national airline in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Duty Manager fluent in Arabic and English. This full-time position is centered at Riyadh and requires at least 5 years of experience in aviation ground operations. The Duty Manager will oversee ground handling, ensure compliance with regulations, and lead the operational team to provide exceptional service. Candidates with professional certifications in Aviation are preferred. Join us in shaping the future of air travel at Riyadh Air.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in Aviation Ground Operations.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance, safety standards, and industry regulations.
• Professional certification in Aviation preferred (IATA, ICAO, ACI).

Responsibilities

• Oversee ground handling activities to ensure safe and efficient flight turnarounds.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders for operational coordination.
• Provide solutions to operational challenges and ensure service recovery.

Skills

Aviation ground operations

Bilingual (Arabic/English)

DCS

Weight and balance

Ramp handling

Dangerous goods regulations

Education

Degree in Aviation or related field

Job description

Duty Manager - London Heathrow (Arabic Speaker)

Riyadh Air | طيران الرياض | Posted Jan 11, 2026

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Full-time

Riyadh

Negotiable

Advanced (5-10 yrs)

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 passionate about aviation and thrive in a dynamic and robust setting? We're looking for a dynamic professional to be the heartbeat of our airport operations.

This dynamic role will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating all aspects of ground handling activities during their shift to ensure safe, on-time, and efficient turnaround of flights.

Acting as the senior operational representative on duty, the role ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, airline standards, and customer service expectations.

You will lead the operational team, liaise with internal and external stakeholders, and provide real-time solutions to operational challenges, disruptions, and service recovery situations.

As the primary liaison between airport service providers and airport users, your mandate will be to ensure all passenger and aircraft handling activities comply with established safety and security standards, whilst also providing insights and recommendations for enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of daily operations.

If you love a fast-paced environment, thrive on making real-time decisions, and enjoy leading teams with purpose and positivity, this role is your runway.

About You

Degree qualified, you will demonstrate at least 5 years of experience in Aviation Ground Operations.

Naturally, you will demonstrate knowledge and an understanding of DCS, weight and balance, ramp handling, dangerous goods regulations, industry regulations, safety standards, and ground operations best practices.

We’d love to hear from you even more if you have bilingual (Arabic/English) skills and professional certification in Aviation, Airport Operations, or Management (IATA, ICAO, or ACI).

This is your opportunity to shape the future of air travel. Bring your best and show us why you can own this position within Riyadh Air.

Please submit your application by clicking on the Apply button. Our Talent Acquisition team will be reviewing applications shortly.