Manager Resource Planning and Analysis

Riyadh Air (RX), headquartered in the Saudi Capital, is the new national airline that’s shaping the future of flying. It seeks to lead the aviation industry by transforming Saudi Arabia into a global aviation and trade hub – a digitally native airline that will connect the kingdom to more than 100 destinations.

Do you thrive on turning complex operational data into clear, strategic workforce decisions?

We are looking for a professional to lead forecasting and resource optimisation across our Flight Operations function.

This role is central to ensuring the organisation has the right people, capability and cost structure to support fleet growth, network expansion and regulatory compliance.

Working closely with the Director of Operations Business Support and senior stakeholders, you will develop short-term, medium-term and long-term workforce plans, translate them into robust headcount and cost models, and provide insights guided by data that support budgeting, financial workforce modelling and executive decision making.

You will lead demand forecasting and scenario modelling, build workforce dashboards and KPIs, identify risks and optimisation opportunities, and ensure manpower plans are operationally feasible across crew, engineering and ground operations.

In addition, you will enhance planning tools and analytics, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and develop a high-performing resource planning capability within your team.

If you enjoy shaping strategy through analytics and want to influence how a rapidly growing airline scales sustainably, this is a role where your insights will truly matter.

Degree qualified, you will demonstrate a minimum of 7 years in manpower planning, workforce analytics, or operational planning.

You are expected to have a strong background in aviation data analysis, forecasting, and resource modelling, as well as a proven ability to manage large datasets and produce actionable insights.

We’d love to hear from you even more if you have certifications in data analytics, workforce planning, or aviation operations.

This is your opportunity to shape the future of air travel. Bring your best and show us why you can own this position within Riyadh Air.

Please submit your application by clicking on the Apply button. Our Talent Acquisition team will be reviewing applications shortly.