First Officer A320- Saudi Arabia Recruitment📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Air Arabia is seeking an experienced First Officer for its A320 fleet, based in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position requires a professional dedicated to ensuring the utmost safety, security, and efficiency of all flights, in strict adherence to airline operational manuals and civil aviation authority regulations. The First Officer will support and guide flight and cabin crew, manage emergencies effectively, and uphold the company's corporate image through exemplary performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct assigned flights from origin to destination in accordance with approved flight plans and schedules, prioritizing safety, efficiency, and passenger comfort.
• Ensure all flights are operated in strict compliance with the Airline's Operations Manual and relevant civil aviation authority regulations, maintaining safe and smooth aircraft operations.
• Maintain personal fitness, proper grooming, and legal compliance for all assigned flights, conducting thorough pre-flight briefings for flight crew.
• Liaise with co-pilots and the dispatch team to ensure flight and cabin crew are well-prepared, receiving necessary information regarding aircraft status, route details, weather, fuel, and role distribution.
• Optimize fuel efficiency during flights within established safety parameters as outlined in the Airline's Operations Manual.
• Oversee and direct flight and cabin crew in conducting required safety, security, fuel, and transit checks, taking appropriate action and escalating irregularities as needed.
• Collaborate with Maintenance Engineers to confirm aircraft technical status and suitability for flight, engaging with the Maintenance Control Center (MCC) and Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) providers for defect resolution.
• Ensure all necessary flight documents and technical logs, including the technical logbook, journey book, and boarding sheets, are accurately completed and maintained as per regulations.
• Manage the distribution, upkeep, and understanding of the Airline Operations Manual among Flight Crew.
• Stay current with legal requirements and regulations from civil aviation authorities, Airbus, and other relevant bodies pertaining to flights and flight crew.
• Undertake additional ground-based tasks, such as Safety Officer or Security Officer duties, as directed by management and in accordance with operational manuals.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Possession of an appropriate ATPL License is mandatory.
• Successful completion of technical/psychometric assessments for Pilots according to Airline and civil aviation authority standards.
• Successful completion of a Medical Fitness check-up for Pilots as per Airline and civil aviation authority standards.
• Formal training in safety and emergency response is essential; a qualification in this area is advantageous.
• Basic training in airport and security procedures and regulations is considered an advantage.
• Crew Resource Management (CRM) training is considered an advantage.
• Familiarity with IATA principles and standards relating to security is an advantage.
• Proficiency in aircraft systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical report writing and presentation abilities.
• High proficiency in English language; knowledge of other local languages in the country of employment is an advantage.
• A minimum of 4000 hours of flying experience is required, with Airbus A320 experience being preferred.
• Experience with low-cost airlines is highly desirable.
• Possession of acceptable industry knowledge in aircraft systems and operating procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge and exposure to handle delegated roles such as security or safety as required by the Airline and civil aviation authority regulations.
• Exposure to Quality Assurance (QA)/Safety/Security/Audit procedures and practices related to Flight Operations.
• Capability to implement policies, procedures, and manuals according to approved standards and regulations.
• Ability to perform effectively in a changing environment with heavy workload schedules and ad-hoc scenarios.
• Composed, self-confident, and focused demeanor, capable of handling emergencies and threats efficiently.
• Proven skills in data analysis, identifying potential issues, and recommending cost-effective solutions.
• Cost-oriented with effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• High accuracy and attention to both results and details.
• Ability to utilize technical expertise and interpersonal relations to support company objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to and successfully deliver against business strategy and set Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Required Skills

• Aircraft Systems
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Communication Skills (Written and Verbal)
• Technical Report Writing
• Presentation Skills
• Safety Officer duties
• Security Officer duties
• QA/Safety/Security/Audit Procedures
• Problem Solving
• Decision Making

Work Environment

This is a full-time position for a First Officer A320 based in Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia.