Manager Electronic Flight Bag

Riyadh Air; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Riyadh Air seeks a senior EFB program lead to manage the Electronic Flight Bag environment across portable and installed platforms. You will oversee the full lifecycle of EFB applications, testing, deployment planning, release readiness, and user communications, partnering with internal teams and external vendors.

With 5+ years in airline flight operations and strong EFB expertise, you will also drive training materials, ensure data integrity, and oversee hardware/software standards to mitigate

Qualifications

• Master’s qualified or equivalent in a related field.
• Minimum 5 years in flight operations within an airline environment.
• Strong expertise with ground and aircraft EFB systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the EFB program end-to-end lifecycle including testing, deployment planning, and release readiness.
• Manage hardware/software standards and prevent unauthorized installations.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to support performance and issue resolution.
• Develop training materials and user communications; provide end-user support.
• Monitor system integrity, data packages, and mitigation strategies for senior leadership.
• Oversee budget for hardware ordering and system integration.

Skills

EFB systems

Airline operations

Stakeholder communication

Project management

Testing and version control

Data integrity

Training material creation

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Apple Business Manager

Mobile Device Management

iOS

Windows

NavBlue FlySmart+

Jeppesen CDAD

Boeing EFB Doc Browser

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 ready to lead the Electronic Flight Bag environment that keeps flight operations connected, controlled, and ready to perform? This role is central to managing our Electronic Flight Bag system across both portable and installed platforms. It ensures the right hardware, software, and data are in place to support safe, reliable, and efficient flight operations. A core part of the role is leading the EFB administration team and overseeing the full lifecycle of EFB applications. That includes testing, version control, deployment planning, release readiness, and user communications. Working closely with internal stakeholders and external vendors, the position supports application performance, feature development, issue resolution, and new hardware or software launches. The role also provides end-user support and prepares training materials and briefings that help teams use EFB tools effectively. With responsibility for configuration control, this position ensures approved software standards are maintained and unauthorized installations are prevented. It also monitors system integrity, manages technical issues, and protects the quality of data packages used across installed applications. In addition, the role assesses the overall EFB program, identifies operational risks, and shapes mitigation strategies for senior leadership. Budget oversight and cost control for hardware ordering and system integration are also an important part of the remit. This is a high-impact leadership role where your technical judgment and operational focus will shape the future of digital flight operations.

About You

Master’s qualified or equivalent, you will demonstrate a minimum of 5 years of experience in an airline flight operations environment in a similar role. Your background includes strong expertise in ground and aircraft Electronic Flight Bag systems, along with hands-on experience with Apple Business Manager and Mobile Device Management for iOS and Windows devices. You will bring strong knowledge of Jeppesen CDAD, CAT, and DDM, Boeing EFB Doc Browser, NavBlue FlySmart+ suite, Airbus LPCNG, LSBM, GAS, and ROE, supported by analytical thinking, project management capability, attention to detail, and confident stakeholder communication.

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.