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About the Role

Riyadh Air (RX), headquartered in Saudi Arabia's capital, is a new national airline focused on transforming the future of aviation and establishing Saudi Arabia as a global aviation and trade hub. As a digitally native airline connecting the Kingdom to over 100 destinations, Riyadh Air is seeking a Senior Officer Logistics to support its maintenance and operational activities. This role is crucial for ensuring the timely, compliant, and efficient movement of aircraft parts and materials across domestic and international networks, directly supporting aircraft availability.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end logistics operations, encompassing transportation planning, shipment tracking, customs clearance, and vendor coordination.
• Serve as a senior operational focal point, overseeing the movement of time-sensitive and critical aircraft parts.
• Proactively manage logistical disruptions and resolve issues to minimize aircraft downtime.
• Ensure all operations comply with GACA, IATA, ICAO, FAA, and EASA regulations, including the compliant handling and shipment of Dangerous Goods.
• Maintain accurate and audit-ready shipping documentation, customs records, and bonded stock.
• Perform routine control checks and support regulatory and audit requirements.
• Collaborate closely with Maintenance, Engineering, Procurement, Warehouse departments, and external logistics partners.
• Monitor logistics performance through Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support the adoption of digital tools to enhance tracking, reporting, and operational resilience.
• Ensure the reliable and compliant movement of aircraft parts and materials to support maintenance and operational activities, safeguarding aircraft availability for scheduled maintenance, AOG events, fleet induction, and base expansion.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Degree qualified.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in aviation or aerospace logistics.
• Experience with international shipping and customs operations.
• Hands-on experience with freight forwarding.
• Hands-on experience with bonded logistics.
• Hands-on experience with aircraft parts movement, including AOG events.
• Strong working knowledge of IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR).
• Strong working knowledge of aviation customs compliance.
• Proficiency in logistics tracking systems.
• Proficiency in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platforms such as AMOS.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated strong operational judgment.
• Demonstrated incident handling skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage priorities in a shift-based, time-critical environment.

Required Skills

• Logistics Management
• Aviation Logistics
• Aerospace Logistics
• International Shipping
• Customs Operations
• Freight Forwarding
• Bonded Logistics
• Aircraft Parts Movement
• AOG Event Management
• IATA DGR Expertise
• Aviation Customs Compliance
• Logistics Tracking Systems Proficiency
• ERP Platforms (*, AMOS)
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Operational Judgment
• Incident Handling
• Problem-Solving
• Time Management
• Compliance Management
• Transportation Planning
• Shipment Tracking
• Customs Clearance
• Vendor Coordination
• Dangerous Goods Handling

Work Environment and Details

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Riyadh Region. The role requires 2-5 years of relevant experience. Riyadh Air is committed to shaping the future of flying and requires individuals who can manage priorities effectively in a time-critical environment.