B787 Dreamliner Captain – Direct Entry (Type Rating Provided)

🧭 Join an airline rewriting the future of flight

Riyadh Air is the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s new, digitally-driven national airline, created to connect Riyadh with 100+ destinations worldwide and position the Kingdom as a global aviation and trade hub. From our state-of-the-art base in the capital, we’re building an ambitious operation without limits—and we’re inviting experienced widebody leaders to captain our Boeing 787 Dreamliners.

This full-time role is based in Riyadh and features a blend of international and domestic operations from our hub. A lifestyle rostering option is available upon meeting defined criteria and subject to operational availability, giving you space to grow your career while enjoying life in one of the world’s fastest-evolving cities.

🧰 What you will do

• Command the Boeing 787 on international and domestic sectors from Riyadh, delivering safe, smooth and on-time operations.
• Lead a high-performing flight deck, fostering teamwork, professionalism, and a just culture.
• Exercise exemplary PIC decision-making and threat and error management in all phases of flight.
• Uphold Riyadh Air’s service ethos and represent our brand with confidence and care.
• Support continuous improvement, mentoring, and training initiatives as we scale a world-class operation.

🌟 Why Riyadh Air

• Shape aviation history with a next-generation carrier built for innovation and growth.
• Fly a modern, fuel-efficient fleet on diverse route networks spanning multiple continents.
• Structured progression and development in a dynamic, digitally-enabled environment.
• Lifestyle rostering option upon meeting defined criteria and subject to availability.
• Visa sponsorship and relocation support through the onboarding journey.

🧭 The essentials

• License: Valid ATPL (Accepted: ICAO)
• Medical: Class 1
• English Proficiency: ELP Level 5 (minimum)
• Type Rating: Not required — Boeing 787 type training provided for eligible candidates

🧰 Minimum flying experience

• Total time: Minimum 6,000 hours on multi-crew, multi-engine aircraft (turbojet operating seat time only considered)
• Command time: At least 2,000 hours of recent widebody command, preferably on Boeing 787 or 777
• Multi-engine: 6,000 hours
• Turbine: 6,000 hours
• Multi-pilot: 6,000 hours
• Currency: Minimum 150 hours in command within the last 12 months prior to joining

Note: Only time accrued in the operating seat of turbojet aircraft will be considered.

📨 Ready to apply?

If you meet the requirements and are excited to lead on the Boeing 787 at Riyadh Air, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your application with a current resume, license and medical details, and a logbook summary highlighting widebody command time and recent currency.