Manager – Technical Safety

About Riyadh Air

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Lead hazard identification, risk assessment, occurrence reporting and investigation, and safety performance monitoring.
• Ensure safety risks are identified, assessed, mitigated, and monitored under applicable GACA, ICAO, and company requirements.
• Oversee third-party ground handling and cargo providers, including risk-based station audits, performance monitoring, and closure of findings.
• Lead investigations of technical and airworthiness-related events, determine causal and contributing factors, and recommend safety improvements.
• Coordinate investigations with GACA, investigation authorities, manufacturers, maintenance organizations, and internal stakeholders.
• Represent the Safety Department across operational forums, support Management of Change, and promote safety in business decisions.

Qualifications and experience

• Degree qualified with at least five years of aviation safety experience and proven technical and airworthiness investigation experience.
• Completed an aircraft accident or incident investigation course; lead investigator qualification or a clear plan to attain it.
• A recognised Aviation Safety Management System qualification is required.
• Auditor qualification to ISO 19011 or equivalent; familiarity with ISAGO standards, or a development plan to achieve them.
• Experience with safety risk assessment methodologies, analytical skills, and technical report writing.
• Thorough knowledge of aviation safety regulations, including GACARs and relevant EASA or FAA frameworks.
• Fluent written and spoken English and confidence working across technical, operational, regulatory, and third-party settings.
• B1 or B2 aircraft maintenance licence, or an A&P licence, is preferred.

Operational coverage

• Safety oversight includes the airline network and third-party ground handling and cargo stations.