Chief Pilot - Saudi Arabia AOC (GACA)

About the role

Beond, a premium leisure airline with an all-lie-flat Airbus fleet, is setting up new Air Operator Certificates in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. It is looking for a Chief Pilot for its Saudi Arabia AOC (GACA), based in Riyadh. The post is a full-time management role under GACAR Part 121.45, reporting to the Director of Operations.

Key responsibilities

• Own the flight-crew professional standards, SOPs and crew standardisation.
• Oversee line operations, the check-airman programme and crew currency and competence.
• Manage flight-crew discipline, mentoring and continuous improvement of operating practices.
• Support the Director of Operations and deputise on operational matters as required.
• Interface with GACA on flight-crew standards.

Required profile

• ATP certificate with appropriate ratings for at least one aircraft type used in the operation.
• At least 3 years' experience as PIC of a Part 121 aircraft within the past 6 years (for a first-time Chief Pilot).
• Full understanding of the GACAR, operations specifications, airworthiness requirements and the operations manual, and acceptance by GACA.
• Fluent English; Arabic is an advantage.

What we offer

• A competitive package with relocation support where applicable.
• The chance to build a premium airline certificate from the ground up as part of a fast-growing multi-AOC group.