Officer II Strategic/Slot Planner

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

Job summary

A leading airline in Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced aviation maintenance planner. In this pivotal role, you will own fleet maintenance scheduling, ensuring optimal utilisation and compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of strategic maintenance planning experience, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with AMOS software. This position offers the chance to shape the future of air travel and contribute to operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in aviation strategic maintenance planning.
• Hands-on experience in aircraft maintenance planning and project management.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Own the scheduling of fleet maintenance for optimal utilisation.
• Develop long-term maintenance plans aligned with fleet strategy.
• Coordinate with MRO providers to secure capacity for scheduled maintenance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving capabilities

Project management

Experience with AMOS software

Education

Degree in Aviation or relevant field

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 architecting long‑term maintenance strategies that keep a world‑class fleet flying safely and efficiently?

You will own the scheduling of fleet maintenance to maximise fleet utilisation and availability, ensuring Riyadh Air operates as a safe, compliant, sustainable, and operationally world‑class airline.

In this role, you will develop and maintain long‑term maintenance plans aligned with our strategic fleet plan, managing everything from aircraft induction and phase‑out to heavy maintenance checks and major component replacements. You will coordinate with Maintenance Planning teams and MRO providers to secure capacity for scheduled base maintenance events, ensuring precise aircraft downtime allocation and optimised availability.

You can expect to analyse fleet utilisation trends, conduct "what-if" scenarios for operational disruptions, identify life‑limited parts and major component requirements, and collaborate with Finance to forecast long‑term capital expenditure. You'll monitor key fleet maintenance KPIs, provide senior management with strategic recommendations, and work closely with stakeholders across the business to ensure maintenance activities are fully resourced and operationally feasible.

This is a critical role where your strategic planning will directly enhance operational excellence, fleet reliability, and Riyadh Air's journey to becoming a world‑class airline.

About You

Degree qualified or equivalent, you will demonstrate 5+ years of progressive experience in aviation strategic maintenance planning, ideally with hands‑on experience in aircraft maintenance planning, modifications, upgrade programs, and project management.

You are expected to possess strong analytical thinking and problem‑solving capabilities, with proven experience working alongside maintenance teams, MRO providers, and regulatory bodies. You will also bring proficiency in project management methodologies and attention to detail that ensures compliance with the highest industry standards.

We'd love to hear from you even more if you possess demonstrated experience with AMOS software, as well as an AME/A&P License or engineering qualifications in Aviation or another relevant field.

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.