Head of operations
ag
| Company | ag |
| Category | Operations & Admin |
| Location | Riyadh |
| Remote | — |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Director |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Last verified | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (workday) |
Description
Tätigkeitsbeschreibung:
Job summary:
The Head of Operations (HO Operations) is responsible for the end-to-end operational performance of the subsidiary, covering spares distribution, technical support, training, Part 145 maintenance/repair activities, equipment repair, and contract management. The role ensures operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and a strong safety culture while supporting the development of multi-service support offers to customers across the region.
Job Responsibilities:
Operations Leadership
• Lead and coordinate all operational functions: spares distribution, technical support, Part 145 workshop, equipment repair, and training delivery
• Ensure operational plans are aligned with the subsidiary's business objectives and customer commitments
• Drive performance through clear KPIs, structured governance, and regular operational reviews
Part 145 & Technical Support
• Ensure the Part 145 maintenance organization operates in full compliance with applicable civil/military airworthiness regulations
• Oversee technical support activities, ensuring timely and quality resolution of customer technical requests
• Maintain strong relationships with airworthiness authorities and Airbus Helicopters engineering support
Spares & Equipment Repair
• Ensure efficient spares distribution processes, inventory accuracy, and on-time delivery performance
• Oversee equipment repair operations, ensuring turnaround times and quality standards are met
Training
• Ensure training programs (technical, operational) are delivered to required standards and support customer capability development
• Coordinate with training partners/academies as relevant
Contract Management & Support Offers
• Oversee contract execution, ensuring deliverables, SLAs, and commercial terms are met
• Support the development and structuring of multi-service support offers (bundled MRO, training, spares, technical support packages) in collaboration with Sales/Business Development
Safety Culture & Structure
• Champion a strong, visible safety culture across all operational activities — technical, workshop, and training environments
• Ensure robust risk management, incident reporting, and continuous improvement processes are in place
• Build and maintain structured, documented processes and procedures across all operational domains, ensuring consistency, auditability, and scalability as the organization grows
• Lead by example on compliance, discipline, and rigor in day-to-day operations
People Management
• Manage, coach, and develop operational team leads and their teams
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Requirements:
• Strong experience in Support & Services ideally in Aeronautics.
• Significant experience in MRO/aviation operations management, ideally in a helicopter or complex technical environment
• Strong knowledge of Part 145 requirements and airworthiness regulatory frameworks
• Proven track record leading multi-disciplinary operational teams (technical, logistics, training)
• Experience in contract management and support of commercial/service offer development
• Demonstrated commitment to safety culture and structured operational management
• Strong leadership, organizational, and stakeholder management skills
• Good Communication skills
• Strong network internal and external
Diese Tätigkeit erfordert ein Bewusstsein für mögliche Compliance-Risiken und integres Verhalten. Beide Punkte sind Grundvoraussetzungen für den Erfolg, den guten Ruf und das nachhaltige Wachstum des Unternehmens.
Unternehmen:
Airbus Helicopters Arabia for Aircraft Maintenance
Vertragsart:
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Erfahrungsniveau:
Professionell
Tätigkeitsfamilie:
Führung <JF-FA-EM>
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