JOB DETAILS

• Work type: Full-Time

• Location: Riyadh

OVERVIEW

As a Manager Technical Safety, you will provide safety oversight across Engineering and Maintenance, Ground Operations, and Cargo, ensuring robust safety management and effective risk control across these critical operational domains as Riyadh Air continues to build and scale a world-class airline.

You will lead hazard identification, safety risk assessment, occurrence reporting and investigation, and safety performance monitoring across technical, ground, and cargo operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead hazard identification, safety risk assessment, occurrence reporting and investigation, and safety performance monitoring across technical, ground, and cargo operations.

• Ensure safety risks are effectively identified, assessed, mitigated, and monitored in accordance with applicable GACA, ICAO, and company requirements.

• Provide safety oversight of third-party ground handling and cargo service providers across the Riyadh Air network.

• Monitor provider safety performance, lead risk-based station safety oversight and audits, manage findings through to closure, and maintain strong safety interfaces with contracted partners.

• Act as the designated Lead Investigator for technical and airworthiness-related occurrences, leading investigations, identifying causal and contributing factors, and developing meaningful safety recommendations.

• Work closely with GACA, relevant investigation authorities, aircraft and equipment manufacturers, maintenance organisations, and internal stakeholders to ensure investigations are conducted to the highest professional standards.

• Represent the Safety Department across Engineering and Maintenance, Ground Operations, Cargo, and wider operational forums, working collaboratively to strengthen safety performance, support effective Management of Change, and ensure safety remains embedded in business decision-making.

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree qualified, with at least five years of experience in aviation safety, including proven experience conducting technical and airworthiness-related safety investigations.

• Ideally, hold a B1 or B2 aircraft maintenance licence, or an A&P licence, supported by strong technical knowledge and operational credibility.

• Successfully completed an aircraft accident or incident investigation course, with lead investigator qualification or a clear development plan to attain it.

• A recognised Aviation Safety Management System qualification is required, alongside an auditor qualification to ISO 19011 or equivalent and familiarity with ISAGO standards, or a development plan to achieve these qualifications.

• Proven experience in safety risk assessment methodologies, strong analytical and technical report-writing skills, and a thorough understanding of aviation safety regulations, including GACARs and relevant EASA or FAA regulatory frameworks.

• Fluent written and spoken English and the ability to work confidently across technical, operational, regulatory, and third-party environments.