Senior Aviation Standardization & Training Lead

Team GDC ME; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 540,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

S3 Arabia in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, seeks a senior aviation training leader reporting to the Aviation Director. You will oversee the MNG Aviation training programs across brigades, mentor senior staff, and conduct qualification, refresher, and readiness training to ensure pilot proficiency and standardization.

The role requires extensive military aviation experience, FAA/GACA certification, and substantial flight hours, including instructor time and NVG/NVS exposure.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant military aviation experience.
• Instructor Pilot time with substantial flight hours.
• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate or equivalent GACA certificate.
• NVG or NVS time 250 hours minimum.
• Experience at BN/BDE level or equivalent.
• US Army Instructor Pilot Course graduate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide program and training oversight for MNG Aviation training programs across Brigades.
• Mentor S-5 Standardization Directors; conduct qualification, refresher, and readiness training and evaluations.
• Maintain Contractor Training Records (CTR) and Individual Aircrew Training Folders (IATF).
• Conduct aircraft ground school, instrument instruction, and flight training in various environments.
• Oversee Flight Operations and personnel to ensure standardization; perform other duties as assigned by Aviation Director.

Skills

Senior aviation instructor

Flight hours 3000+

Instructor Pilot time 1500+

NVG/NVS time 250+ hours

FAA/GA CA certificate

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

S3 Arabia in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, seeks a senior aviation training leader reporting to the Aviation Director. You will oversee the MNG Aviation training programs across brigades, mentor senior staff, and conduct qualification, refresher, and readiness training to ensure pilot proficiency and standardization.

The role requires extensive military aviation experience, FAA/GACA certification, and substantial flight hours, including instructor time and NVG/NVS exposure.