Vice President Technical

Zenon Aviation; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 299,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned aviation services provider in Riyadh is looking for a Maintenance Manager to oversee compliance with maintenance regulations and ensure fleet reliability. With a minimum of 15 years in the airline industry and at least 5 years in a managerial role, the ideal candidate will have experience in VIP operations and operational excellence. The successful applicant will lead staff development, maintain high internal standards, and manage departmental objectives aligning with business goals. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years experience in a CAMO and/or Part-145 environment.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a management position.
• Experience in operational environments, ideally VIP operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement maintenance processes compliant with regulations.
• Enhance processes for fleet reliability and aircraft availability.
• Manage performance to maintain aircraft appearance standards.
• Supervise and develop staff for high service delivery standards.

Skills

Operational excellence

Quality assurance

Health and safety standards

Technical standards

Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

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Responsibilities

• Develop and implement processes and procedures to ensure that all maintenance activities (Part-145) for the clients fleet are fully compliant with all regulations.
• Develop and implement processes and procedures to ensure Part-M / Part-CAMO activities for the clients fleet comply with all regulations.
• Establish and enhance processes to increase and maintain fleet reliability and aircraft availability.
• Create the most effective and efficient organisational structure within the clients Technical department to achieve quality, safety and cost-effectiveness objectives.
• Develop processes to log and action all cabin defects to maintain VIP / VVIP cabin standards across the fleet.
• Ensure all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance is completed on time, within budget and in accordance with regulations, standards, and principal requirements.
• Coordinate efficiently with the clients departments regarding fleet plan changes, maintenance programmes and budget preparation.
• Act as the primary interface with the clients Departments and Technical (for subcontracted tasks) to ensure legal compliance, operational continuity and cost optimisation.
• Manage overall performance to maintain the required aircraft internal and external appearance standards.
• Ensure effective workload management aligned with manpower capacity and capability.
• Oversee the development of human resources to improve competency, productivity and succession planning.
• Establish departmental and team objectives in alignment with overall business goals.
• Supervise and lead employees, directing daily activities, recruiting, training, developing and disciplining staff as required to ensure a high standard of service delivery.
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and root‑cause analysis within the department.

Minimum Skills and Experience

• Relevant College or१३ University qualification to a minimum of Bachelor’s level
• Minimum 15 years airline experience in a CAMO and/or Part‑145 environment
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a management position
• Experience in operational environments, ideally VIP operations
• Proven track record in leading, managing and developing a large maintenance organisation, including responsibility for planning and financial performance
• Strong understanding of operational excellence, quality, health and safety, and technical standards

Why Choose Zenon Aviation?

In the ever changing and dynamic marketplace, Zenon Aviation knows that the support and care we provide to candidates is vital in assisting you in achieving your career aspirations.

Our team of dedicated consultants will deal with your application efficiently and more importantly confidentially, providing a professional and reliable service.

If the above opportunity is of interest to you, please forward your CV to our Recruitment Director Kevin Small [e-mail] in confidence.

All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence and unless you hear from us within 10 days of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Zenon Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employmentҳӣ Business in relation to this vacancy.