Chief Inspector - Saudi Arabia AOC (GACA)

Beond is the world's first premium leisure airline, flying an all-lie-flat Airbus fleet, and is standing up new Air Operator Certificates in Bahrain (BCAA) and Saudi Arabia (GACA). We are seeking a Chief Inspector for our Saudi Arabia AOC (General Authority of Civil Aviation), based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.The Chief Inspector is appointed by, and reports to, the Accountable Executive (independent of the Director of Maintenance), and is responsible for:• Administer the required inspection programme and maintain the Required Inspection Items (RII) list.• Set inspection standards and oversee the inspector cadre and maintenance quality assurance.• Ensure inspection independence and integrity of airworthiness determinations.• Audit maintenance activities and records and drive corrective action.• Interface with GACA on inspection and quality matters.RequirementsThis is a required management position under GACAR Part 121.45. The post is full-time and the successful candidate must be acceptable to GACA (the President) based on experience, competence and knowledge, with a full understanding of the GACAR, the operations specifications, applicable airworthiness requirements and the operations manual (GACAR 121.45(e), (g)).Mandatory• Hold a mechanic certificate with both airframe and powerplant (A&P) ratings, held for at least 3 years (GACAR 121.49(d)(1)).• At least 3 years' maintenance experience on different types of large aircraft (10+ seats), including 1 year as a maintenance inspector (GACAR 121.49(d)(2)).• At least 1 year of supervisory experience maintaining the same category and class of aircraft (GACAR 121.49(d)(3)).• Full understanding of the GACAR, the operations specifications, applicable airworthiness requirements and the operations manual; must be acceptable to GACA (GACAR 121.45(e), (g)).Desirable• Airbus type experience.• Strong quality-systems and required-inspection background.• Fluent English; Arabic advantageous.BenefitsA competitive package with relocation support where applicable, and the opportunity to build a premium airline certificate from the ground up as part of a fast-growing multi-AOC group.If you do not receive a response from us within 4 weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application to be unsuccessful due to the high volume of applications we receive.

Beond is the world's first premium leisure airline, flying an all-lie-flat Airbus fleet, and is standing up new Air Operator Certificates in Bahrain (BCAA) and Saudi Arabia (GACA). We are seeking a Chief Inspector for our Saudi Arabia AOC (General Authority of Civil Aviation), based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The Chief Inspector is appointed by, and reports to, the Accountable Executive (independent of the Director of Maintenance), and is responsible for:

• Administer the required inspection programme and maintain the Required Inspection Items (RII) list.

• Set inspection standards and oversee the inspector cadre and maintenance quality assurance.

• Ensure inspection independence and integrity of airworthiness determinations.

• Audit maintenance activities and records and drive corrective action.

• Interface with GACA on inspection and quality matters.

Requirements

This is a required management position under GACAR Part 121.45. The post is full-time and the successful candidate must be acceptable to GACA (the President) based on experience, competence and knowledge, with a full understanding of the GACAR, the operations specifications, applicable airworthiness requirements and the operations manual (GACAR 121.45(e), (g)).

Mandatory

• Hold a mechanic certificate with both airframe and powerplant (A&P) ratings, held for at least 3 years (GACAR 121.49(d)(1)).

• At least 3 years' maintenance experience on different types of large aircraft (10+ seats), including 1 year as a maintenance inspector (GACAR 121.49(d)(2)).

• At least 1 year of supervisory experience maintaining the same category and class of aircraft (GACAR 121.49(d)(3)).

• Full understanding of the GACAR, the operations specifications, applicable airworthiness requirements and the operations manual; must be acceptable to GACA (GACAR 121.45(e), (g)).

Desirable

• Airbus type experience.

• Strong quality-systems and required-inspection background.

• Fluent English; Arabic advantageous.

Benefits

A competitive package with relocation support where applicable, and the opportunity to build a premium airline certificate from the ground up as part of a fast-growing multi-AOC group.

If you do not receive a response from us within 4 weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application to be unsuccessful due to the high volume of applications we receive.

Beond is the world's first premium leisure airline. Our home base is Maldives, one of the world’s most sought-after premium travel destinations. Launching in 2023, Beond will fly an all-lay flat single-aisle Airbus aircraft.Our goal is to create exceptional and hassle-free travel experiences for our guests. With a focus on luxury, we strive to make every journey with us a memorable one, leaving our guests with cherished memories that will last a lifetime.

Beond is the world's first premium leisure airline. Our home base is Maldives, one of the world’s most sought-after premium travel destinations. Launching in 2023, Beond will fly an all-lay flat single-aisle Airbus aircraft.

Our goal is to create exceptional and hassle-free travel experiences for our guests. With a focus on luxury, we strive to make every journey with us a memorable one, leaving our guests with cherished memories that will last a lifetime.