Riyadh Air, 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 new, digitally native airline, connecting the kingdom to more than 100 destinations.

JOB PURPOSE:

As a Fleet Contracts Manager reporting to the Director, Fleet you will play a crucial role in managing the Organization's fleet documentation. Your primary purpose is to execute contracts for fleet transactions, govern fleet documentation and ensure compliance with the obligations herein.

The Fleet Contracts Manager will also be responsible for supporting contractual negotiations, reporting fleet data, assisting audits and other relevant asset management tasks.

By leveraging your skills and expertise, you will contribute to achieving the organization's fleet objectives, complying with contractual obligations, and supporting the overall success of the company.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Execute new documentation and amendments for aircraft/engine purchase, sale and lease transactions.
• Liaise with lawyers and other internal areas throughout fleet transactions to achieve a successful, costly efficient, coordinated execution and on-time closing.
• Review, discuss, draft legal-commercial and structure aspects of the documentation to support negotiations with the other parties.
• Ensure compliance with legal and financial obligations under the agreements (e.g., procedures, payments, registration) and claim of benefits such as credits and warranties.
• Be the main point for contractual communications from/to lessors-financiers, manufacturers, lawyers and other internal areas.
• Suggest, evaluate and recommend new standards to improve RX’s position within the industry and minimize risks.
• Support internal and external audits covering fleet related contractual queries.
• Report fleet data for the different financial planning exercises, audits and accounting purposes.
• Prepare, organize, summarize and administer official documentation for aircraft and engines to consult and access easily and quickly being as digital as possible.
• Leverage the industry contacts through effective networking.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Contracts Management, Fleet Financing, Fleet Management or relevant experience within Aviation industry.
• Proven experience in Airline, Leasing company or OEM related role.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in law/business/economics.

Aeronautical/aerospace education is a plus.

SKILLS:

• Aviation documentation and legal
• Administration and management
• Execution and governance
• Efficiency and problem-solving
• Attention to details
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Verbal and written communication
• Professionalism and work ethics
• Adaptability and desire to work in an evolving/start-up environment where policies and processes are being created

COMPETENCIES

• Results Orientation
• Demonstrates a strong drive to achieve meaningful results.
• Drives tasks to successful completion and closure.
• Shows determination in the face of obstacles and setbacks.
• Sets high standards for own performance."                                                           
• Effective Communication
• Demonstrates good judgment in routine, day-to-day decision making.
• Makes sound independent decisions in urgent and non-routine situations.
• Considers various inputs, criteria, and trade-offs to arrive at effective decisions and recommendations.
• Uses good judgment about whether to act independently or to escalate an issue."                              
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Monitors progress of performance and changes approach accordingly.
• Takes ownership of own work.
• Takes responsibility for successes and failures in own work.
• Follows through on commitments."                         
• Agility and Efficiency
• Searches for ways to improve customer service.
• Follows up with customers to ensure problems are solved.
• Independently anticipates and meets customer needs.
• Internalizes customer feedback and provides innovative ideas to meet their future needs."                               
• Reliability and responsibility
• Considers organizational needs and considers policies when making decisions.
• Identifies which efforts will have the greatest strategic impact on the organization.
• Balances strategic concerns with day-to-day activities.
• Considers future possibilities and scenarios that may affect the team/organization."