Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new airline set to launch operations in mid-2025, plans a substantial recruitment drive in Dubai for various positions including cabin crew, pilots, engineers, and corporate roles.
The Chief Operating Officer, Peter Bellew, aims to hire 300 cabin crew by the end of 2024, with recruitment events scheduled in Dubai, Paris, and Saudi Arabia. Backed by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, Public Investment Fund (PIF), Riyadh Air aligns with Vision 2030, intending to generate 200,000 jobs by 2030.
The airline, participating in the Dubai Airshow, expects to serve over 100 destinations by 2030 and emphasizes diversity in its global team. Riyadh Air is set to make a significant impact in the aviation industry, with its first commercial flight scheduled for 2025.
