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Founding Chief Pilot (GACA Part 121) – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

✈️ Founding Chief Pilot for Saudi AOC

Beond is recruiting a Chief Pilot to establish and lead flight-crew standards and operational oversight for its new Saudi Arabia AOC under GACA, based in Riyadh. Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will shape a premium leisure airline certificate from the ground up—owning professional standards, steering line operations, mentoring crews, and interfacing with the regulator.

  • Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
  • Employment: Full-time
  • Regulatory framework: GACAR Part 121.45 (incl. 121.45(e) and 121.45(g))
  • Reports to: Director of Operations
  • License required: ATPL (ICAO)

🧭 What you’ll lead

  • Own flight-crew professional standards, SOPs, and crew standardisation across the operation.
  • Oversee line operations, the check-airman programme, and flight-crew currency and competence.
  • Manage 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, ensuring full regulatory compliance.

🧰 What you’ll bring

  • Full-time management appointment under GACAR Part 121.45, acceptable to the GACA President based on experience, competence, and knowledge.
  • Comprehensive understanding of GACAR, operations specifications, applicable airworthiness requirements, and the operations manual (GACAR 121.45(e) & (g)).
  • ATP/ATPL (ICAO) with appropriate ratings for at least one aircraft type used in the operation.
  • For a first-time Chief Pilot appointment: at least 3 years’ experience within the past 6 years as Pilot in Command of a Part 121 aircraft.
  • Desirable: Airbus A320/A321 family experience; strong record in SOP development and crew standardisation; fluent English (Arabic an advantage).

🌟 Why Beond

  • Competitive compensation package with relocation support where applicable.
  • Rare opportunity to build a premium airline certificate from inception within a fast-growing multi-AOC group.
  • High-impact leadership role shaping culture, standards, and operational excellence.

📨 How to apply

Ready to lead from the front? Submit your CV detailing your Part 121 command time, regulatory experience, and aircraft type ratings. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted confidentially.

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