Fleet Management Specialist

flyadeal; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional airline in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Fleet Management Specialist to provide data-driven analysis and insights to optimize fleet utilization, lease management, and route profitability. The role involves analyzing lease terms, building cost models for operations, and monitoring aircraft performance metrics. Candidates should possess a relevant bachelor's degree and have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in fleet planning. Proficiency in Advanced Excel and Business Intelligence tools will be essential for success in this dynamic role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in fleet planning or a related role.
• Strong understanding of aircraft leasing regulations and fleet management processes.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze lease terms and model impact on fleet decisions.
• Build cost models for ACMI and Hajj/Umrah operations.
• Monitor aircraft downtime and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate on fleet deployment scenarios and optimize routes.
• Develop dashboards on fleet performance and sustainability metrics.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Business Intelligence tools

Critical thinking

Decision-making

Flexibility

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management, Finance, Data Science, or Engineering

Tools

Python

Job description

The Fleet Management Specialist provides data-driven analysis and strategic insights to optimize fleet utilization, lease management, operational costs, and route profitability. The role supports decisions related to aircraft leasing, acquisitions, retirements, and special operations (e.g., ACMI, Hajj/Umrah) through rigorous operational and competitor market analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze lease terms, benchmark against the market, and model the impact of lease extensions or terminations.
• Build cost models to evaluate ACMI and Hajj/Umrah operations, supporting decisions on aircraft induction, retirements, and sustainability initiatives.
• Monitor aircraft downtime, block hours, fuel burns, and maintenance delays to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with Network Planning to simulate fleet deployment scenarios and optimize route profitability.
• Develop dashboards and executive reports on fleet performance, sustainability metrics, fleet economics, risks, and opportunities.
• Support the development of departmental SOPs and manuals.
• Contribute to cost savings, risk mitigation, and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management, Finance, Data Science, or Engineering.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in fleet planning or a related role.
• Proficiency in Advanced Excel and Business Intelligence tools; knowledge of Python is a plus.
• Strong understanding of aircraft leasing regulations and fleet management processes.
• Excellent communication skills, with strong critical thinking, creativity, and decision‑making abilities.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast‑paced environment.