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About the Role

Riyadh Air (RX), the new national airline headquartered in the Saudi Capital, is establishing itself as a key player in shaping the future of aviation. With a vision to transform Saudi Arabia into a global aviation and trade hub, Riyadh Air is a digitally native airline set to connect the Kingdom to over 100 destinations. We are seeking an experienced AOG Desk Senior Officer to join our dynamic team and play a crucial role in supporting our Aircraft On Ground (AOG) operations.

Role Overview

In this critical role, you will be instrumental in coordinating time-critical aircraft material support operations within a fast-paced aviation environment. Your primary focus will be to ensure rapid response and recovery activities that minimize operational disruption and maintain fleet reliability. You will manage AOG material movements, monitor operational timelines, and collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers, logistics providers, and maintenance teams to ensure the efficient delivery of critical aircraft components, adhering strictly to operational and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate urgent aircraft material requirements to support Riyadh Air's AOG operations.
• Ensure rapid response and recovery activities to minimize operational disruption and maintain fleet reliability.
• Manage AOG material movements and monitor operational timelines.
• Coordinate closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers, logistics providers, and maintenance teams for the efficient delivery of critical aircraft components.
• Ensure all material deliveries comply with operational and regulatory standards.
• Monitor AOG material consumption and track recovery timelines and associated costs.
• Maintain accurate operational records and support reporting activities for data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Logistics, Supply Chain, Procurement, Warranty, and Maintenance to ensure seamless coordination of AOG recovery activities.
• Align AOG recovery activities with overall operational priorities.
• Support audit activities and ensure accurate documentation and traceability of material transactions.
• Contribute to maintaining high standards of safety, compliance, and operational reliability across all AOG support activities.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Degree qualified.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in materials management, logistics, supply chain, or AOG spare parts operations within the aviation industry.
• Hands-on experience working within an airline operational centre or AOG desk environment.
• Strong knowledge of aircraft material movements, shipping coordination, inventory management, and operational reporting processes.
• Experience working with aviation systems.
• Familiarity with operational compliance requirements.
• Experience working with cross-functional operational teams.
• Demonstrated detail-oriented and operationally focused approach.

Required Skills

• Aircraft Material Support Operations
• AOG Operations
• Urgent Aircraft Material Requirements Management
• Rapid Response and Recovery Activities
• Fleet Reliability Maintenance
• AOG Material Movements Coordination
• Operational Timelines Monitoring
• Stakeholder, Supplier, and Logistics Provider Coordination
• Maintenance Team Coordination
• Critical Aircraft Components Delivery
• Operational and Regulatory Standards Compliance
• AOG Material Consumption Monitoring
• Recovery Timelines and Costs Tracking
• Operational Records Maintenance
• Reporting Activities Support
• Data-Driven Decision-Making
• Continuous Improvement
• Cross-functional Team Collaboration (Logistics, Supply Chain, Procurement, Warranty, Maintenance)
• Audit Activities Support
• Accurate Documentation and Traceability of Material Transactions
• Adherence to Safety and Compliance Standards
• Ensuring Operational Reliability
• Materials Management
• Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• AOG Spare Parts Operations
• Airline Operational Centre Environment Experience
• AOG Desk Environment Experience
• Aircraft Material Movements Expertise
• Shipping Coordination
• Inventory Management
• Operational Reporting Processes
• Aviation Systems Proficiency
• Operational Compliance Requirements Knowledge
• Cross-functional Operational Teamwork

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role operates within the Riyadh Region.