If you are a pilot with experience flying Boeing 787-9s or 777s, you may want to consider applying for a job at Riyadh Air, the Gulf’s newest airline backed by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF). Riyadh Air is aiming to hire as many as 700 pilots in the next three years, as part of its plan to launch operations in early 2025 with a fleet of 72 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners.
Riyadh Air is not just another airline in the region. It is a global player in a global marketplace, according to its Chief Operating Officer Peter Bellew, who joined the airline in March 2023 after working for Ryanair. Bellew said that Riyadh Air will focus on point-to-point traffic, offering high-quality service to destinations where there is proven demand.
Riyadh Air has already started the recruitment process for the first batch of pilots, around 20, who are expected to join the airline from January to April of next year. Some pilots may start as early as October or November this year. The recruitment for the core group will continue until December this year, Bellew said.
So, how can you apply for Riyadh Air? According to the airline’s website, you need to meet the following requirements:
– Have a valid ICAO ATPL license with a current B787 or B777 type rating
– Have a minimum of 5,000 hours total flying time, including 1,000 hours on B787 or B777
– Have a valid Class 1 medical certificate
– Have an ICAO English level 4 or above
– Have no history of accidents or incidents
– Be willing to relocate to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
If you meet these criteria, you can submit your application online through the Riyadh Air website. You will need to provide your personal details, resume, license, medical certificate, passport copy, and a recent photo. You will also need to complete an online assessment test and a video interview.
If you pass the initial screening, you will be invited for a face-to-face interview and a simulator check in Riyadh. You will also undergo a medical examination and a background check. If you are successful, you will receive an offer letter and a contract from Riyadh Air.
Riyadh Air offers competitive salaries and benefits for its pilots, including housing allowance, transportation allowance, education allowance, health insurance, travel benefits, and annual leave. You will also have the opportunity to work with a diverse and professional team of colleagues and fly some of the most advanced aircraft in the world.
Riyadh Air is looking for pilots from all over the world, especially from the UAE and the rest of the Arab world, where there is tremendous talent for aviation professionals. Working for Riyadh Air will give you a chance to be part of a brand new startup that aims to make a difference in the industry and in the region.
If you are interested in joining Riyadh Air, don’t miss this opportunity and apply today. You may be one of the lucky ones who will fly a Dreamliner for the Gulf’s newest and most ambitious airline.
