Senior Flight Operations Officer

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

Job summary

A national airline based in Riyadh is seeking a Licensed Aircraft Dispatcher with a minimum of 7 years of experience in operational control, preferably in Trans-Atlantic flight operations. The role involves planning, monitoring, and controlling flights, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and managing disruptions efficiently. Ideal candidates should hold a GACA flight dispatch license or recognized equivalent, and knowledge of Lido flight planning will be advantageous. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to a key airline operation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years operational control experience as a licensed dispatcher.
• Expertise in Trans-Atlantic flight operations preferred.
• Experience under PART 121 regulations beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Plan, monitor, and control flights for safety and efficiency.
• Create optimised flight plans and analyse weather constraints.
• Manage disruptions and lead recovery efforts effectively.

Skills

Operational control

Flight planning

Weather analysis

Coordination with flight crew

Crisis management

Education

Degree in relevant field

GACA flight dispatch license or equivalent

Tools

Lido flight planning system

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.

About The Role

Are you an experienced Licensed Aircraft Dispatcher ready to take control at the heart of an airline operation?

You will essentially be mandated for planning, monitoring and controlling flights to ensure the highest standards of safety, efficiency and operational performance.

In this role, you will be responsible for creating optimised flight plans, analysing weather and operational constraints, and coordinating closely with flight crew, air traffic control and internal stakeholders to maximise safety, payload capability and commercial opportunity.

You will exercise shared operational control with the commander, actively flight watch each service, and take informed operational decisions including delays, diversions and cancellations as required.

When disruption occurs, you will manage, mitigate, and recover the situation, as well as lead recovery efforts to achieve the safest and most effective outcome, while maintaining strong collaboration within the IOCC and deputising for dispatch or network management when needed.

Throughout, you will ensure full compliance with safety, health and environmental requirements and actively contribute to a strong safety culture.

If you thrive under pressure, think strategically, and never compromise on safety, this is your chance to help keep an airline moving.

About You

Degree qualified, you will demonstrate a minimum of 7 years exercising full operational control as a licensed dispatcher, preferably with demonstrated expertise in Trans‑Atlantic flight operations.

You are expected to have a GACA flight dispatch license or a recognised equivalent.

We’d love to hear from you even more if you have experience working under PART 121 regulations, and Lido flight planning system knowledge.

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.