Senior Avionics Operations Lead for MRO & Aircraft

VHR Global Technical Recruitment; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing

Transportation

Medical coverage

Visa support

Job summary

VHR Global Technical Recruitment is seeking an experienced Avionics Manager to lead avionics maintenance operations in a large aircraft MRO environment in Riyadh. You will manage avionics teams, oversee base and heavy maintenance, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive operational excellence across Boeing and/or Airbus programmes.

The role offers a tax-free package with housing, transportation, medical coverage, visa support, annual leave, and strong professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Avionics, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 8–12 years of avionics maintenance experience in an airline or MRO environment.
• 3–5 years of leadership or management experience.
• Proven experience managing base maintenance and heavy maintenance operations.
• Hands-on experience with Boeing and/or Airbus aircraft platforms.
• Thorough knowledge of EASA, FAA, GCAA, or equivalent aviation regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop avionics supervisors, certifying staff, and technicians.
• Manage manpower planning and resource allocation for base and heavy maintenance inputs.
• Oversee troubleshooting, repair, modification, and installation of avionics systems.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with approved data, company procedures, and aviation regulations.
• Coordinate with Planning, Engineering, Quality, Production, and Supply Chain teams.
• Support audits, corrective actions, SMS requirements, and release-to-service processes.
• Monitor KPIs, productivity, and maintenance performance while driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support AOG recovery activities as required.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Maintenance planning

Regulatory compliance

Problem solving

Education

Degree or Diploma in Avionics/Aerospace/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Boeing platforms

Airbus platforms

Job description

VHR Global Technical Recruitment is seeking an experienced Avionics Manager to lead avionics maintenance operations in a large aircraft MRO environment in Riyadh. You will manage avionics teams, oversee base and heavy maintenance, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive operational excellence across Boeing and/or Airbus programmes.

The role offers a tax-free package with housing, transportation, medical coverage, visa support, annual leave, and strong professional development opportunities.