Duty Manager

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

Job summary

A leading national airline in Riyadh seeks a dynamic professional to oversee airport operations. You will manage ground handling activities ensuring safe and efficient turnaround of flights. With at least 5 years in Aviation Ground Operations, you'll lead a team, ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards, and enhance operational efficiency. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about aviation to shape the future of air travel in Saudi Arabia.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in Aviation Ground Operations.
• Understanding of ground operations best practices.
• Knowledge of industry regulations and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate all aspects of ground handling activities.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and airline standards.
• Lead the operational team and manage real-time solutions.

Skills

Aviation Ground Operations

DCS knowledge

Weight and balance management

Ramp handling

Dangerous goods regulations

Industry regulations

Safety standards

Leadership

Education

Degree in related field

Professional certification in Aviation

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 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 are a Saudi national and have 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.