Lead Engineer Reliability

Riyadh Air; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airline in Riyadh is seeking a Technical Reliability Leader to enhance fleet reliability and operational excellence. The role involves supervising engineering support while ensuring compliance with aviation regulations. Candidates should have a degree in Aviation or Engineering and 7–10 years of experience in technical aviation roles. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential. This position offers an opportunity to engage with OEMs and lead reliability programs, contributing to the strategic future of the airline.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of progressive experience in aviation technical departments.
• Strong knowledge of aircraft systems and maintenance standards.
• Experience developing and managing Aircraft Reliability Programs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise engineering support to maintain airframe systems reliably.
• Ensure compliance with RCP and GACA requirements.
• Leverage data to detect trends and deliver reliability intelligence.

Skills

Analytical capabilities

Problem-solving

Technical writing

Project management

Education

Degree in Aviation, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Maintenance planning systems

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Overview

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.

Are you passionate about driving fleet reliability and optimizing maintenance programs through data-driven insights and strategic analytics? You will supervise and maintain engineering support to keep airframe systems and components on the fleet in a highly technically reliable condition, delivering operational excellence and meeting commercial expectations. As the technical reliability leader, you\'ll ensure uncompromising safety, airworthiness, and dispatch reliability aligned with Riyadh Air\'s strategic objectives.

You will ensure full regulatory compliance with the Reliability Control Program (RCP), Continuous Analysis and Surveillance System (CASS) Manual, and GACA requirements through proactive oversight and systematic execution. You will apply expert MSG-3 methodology to optimize maintenance programs through comprehensive evaluation of failure modes, task intervals, and decision logic for maximum effectiveness and efficiency.

You can expect to leverage comprehensive data sources from flight operations, maintenance records, and MEL defect logs to detect trends and identify recurring issues, while delivering actionable reliability intelligence through regular reporting to internal stakeholders and regulatory authorities. You\'ll facilitate strategic Reliability Review Board meetings across engineering, planning, quality, maintenance, and flight operations, employ advanced reliability analysis techniques including MTBF, MTBUR, and age-to-failure analysis, and investigate complex reliability challenges to identify root causes and implement sustainable corrective measures. You\'ll also engage strategically with OEMs and component vendors to assess technical issues, validate innovative solutions, and establish ambitious team goals and KPIs while providing mentorship to drive continuous professional development.

This is a critical role where your analytical expertise and strategic leadership will directly enhance fleet reliability, dispatch performance, and Riyadh Air\'s commitment to operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and maintain engineering support to keep airframe systems and components in a highly technically reliable condition, delivering operational excellence and meeting commercial expectations.
• Ensure full regulatory compliance with the Reliability Control Program (RCP), Continuous Analysis and Surveillance System (CASS) Manual, and GACA requirements through proactive oversight and systematic execution.
• Apply expert MSG-3 methodology to optimize maintenance programs by evaluating failure modes, task intervals, and decision logic for maximum effectiveness and efficiency.
• Leverage data from flight operations, maintenance records, and MEL defect logs to detect trends and recurring issues; deliver actionable reliability intelligence through regular reporting to internal stakeholders and regulatory authorities.
• Facilitate Reliability Review Board meetings across engineering, planning, quality, maintenance, and flight operations; use advanced reliability analysis techniques (MTBF, MTBUR, age-to-failure) and investigate complex reliability challenges to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Engage with OEMs and component vendors to assess technical issues, validate solutions, and establish team goals and KPIs; provide mentorship to drive professional development.
• Maintain a focus on safety, airworthiness, and dispatch reliability aligned with Riyadh Air\'s strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Aviation, Engineering, or related field (or AME License with demonstrated engineering/airworthiness experience).
• 7–10 years of progressive experience in aviation technical departments, including developing and managing Aircraft Reliability Programs, with proven experience preparing Technical Reliability Reports and leading Technical Reliability Review meetings.
• Strong knowledge of aircraft systems; good understanding of aviation regulations (GACA, EASA, FAA) and maintenance standards.
• Proficiency in maintenance planning systems and diagnostic tools; strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities; excellent technical writing and documentation skills; ability to manage multiple priorities through effective project management.
• Experience with B787, A320, or A350 Reliability Programs; familiarity with AMOS; prior supervisory or management experience; Arabic language proficiency is a plus.

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