Manager - Engineering & Maintenance Safety

Overview

Riyadh Air (RX), 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 digitally native airline that will connect the kingdom to more than 100 destinations.

About The Role

Are you passionate about embedding a safety-first culture across engineering and maintenance operations? As Manager - Engineering & Maintenance Safety, you will be responsible for the effective implementation of safety investigations, hazard identification, and monitoring programs across Riyadh Air’s Engineering & Maintenance functions. Reporting to the Director of Safety, you will ensure that all maintenance activities meet the highest safety standards and comply with GACAR regulations and international best practices.

In this role, you will lead the investigation of serious safety events, oversee the administration of the occurrence reporting system, and manage safety inspections and audits. You will facilitate risk assessments and management of change processes within the Safety Management System (SMS), while working closely with internal teams to ensure safety events are fully documented and addressed. Your role will also include collaborating with regulators, guiding the Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) program, and advising on safety promotion initiatives to strengthen awareness and accountability across the organization.

This is a pivotal role where your leadership, technical expertise, and ability to influence change will have a direct impact on the safety performance and operational reliability of Riyadh Air.

About You

Degree qualified in engineering, safety, or aviation, you will bring at least five years of experience in an airline safety function, including hands-on involvement in safety investigations and demonstrated strength in report writing within Engineering & Maintenance environments. You will hold a B1 or B2 Aircraft Maintenance License and will have completed formal training in accident investigation or a recognized safety investigation qualification.

You are expected to have a strong grasp of GACAR regulations and international safety frameworks, combined with experience in hazard identification, change management, and risk assessment. Proficiency in safety management systems, together with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and regulatory stakeholders, will be essential to your success. Fluency in English is required, while Arabic or additional languages will be an advantage.

We would love to hear from you even more if you bring experience managing Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) programs, advanced skills in performance and project management, and the ability to promote safety culture in multicultural environments. A proven record of collaboration, trust-building, and the ability to communicate complex findings with clarity will make you an ideal fit for this critical role.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety investigations of serious events and manage the occurrence reporting system.
• Oversee safety inspections and audits; facilitate risk assessments and change management within the SMS.
• Ensure documentation of safety events and follow-up actions; collaborate with regulators.
• Guide the Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) program and promote safety awareness across the organization.
• Engage with internal teams to uphold safety standards in Engineering & Maintenance functions.

Qualifications

Employment details

This is your chance to be at the forefront of engineering and maintenance safety in one of the world’s most ambitious new airlines. If you are driven by a commitment to safety, precision, and continuous improvement, we invite you to bring your expertise and help shape Riyadh Air’s future.

#J-18808-Ljbffr