JOB DETAILS

• Work type: Full-Time

• Location: Riyadh

OVERVIEW

Join us to lead the strategic planning and day-to-day execution of pilot scheduling and resource allocation.

In this pivotal role, you'll design the intricate frameworks that ensure every flight has qualified, legal, and well-rested pilots by balancing GACA regulatory compliance, operational efficiency and international aviation standards.

You’ll design optimised pairings, develop compliant rosters, and plan training schedules in coordination with Flight Operations, Training, and OCC teams.

As a subject matter expert, you’ll also contribute to long-term manpower forecasting, system enhancements, and process improvement initiatives across the airline’s planning function.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the strategic planning and execution of pilot scheduling and resource allocation.

• Design the intricate frameworks ensuring qualified, legal, and well-rested pilots are available for every flight.

• Balance GACA regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and international aviation standards.

• Design optimised pairings and develop compliant rosters.

• Plan training schedules in coordination with Flight Operations, Training, and OCC teams.

• Collaborate with Network Planning and Scheduling teams to assess crew resource allocation and develop mitigation strategies.

• Contribute to long-term manpower forecasting and process improvement initiatives.

• Develop and manage both long-term and short-term Flight Crew recurrent training programs in collaboration with the Training Department.

• Forecast pilot coverage needs in line with seasonal demand, network growth, and fleet expansion.

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree qualified with a minimum of 4 years in Crew Planning, Crew Scheduling, or Manpower Resource Planning within a commercial airline.

• Deep knowledge in building pairings, crew rosters, and managing large-scale training programs.

• Experience in NetLine Crew and knowledge of crew management, operations, and training systems is a plus.