What are the requirements to fly for Riyadh Air?

first officer 2,000 hours minimum; captain 6,000 hours minimum; ICAO ATPL, Class 1, ICAO English L5

Riyadh Air: pilot jobs, pay and conditions

Q: How much does a first officer at Riyadh Air earn?

SAR 550,000–780,000 a year, gross (Not from an official source: figures collected from pilot forums, salary sites and other public sources. Indicative only).

Q: How much does a captain at Riyadh Air earn?

SAR 900,000–1,450,000 a year, gross (Not from an official source: figures collected from pilot forums, salary sites and other public sources. Indicative only).

Saudi Arabia · Legacy · RX / RXI

Hiring now

Launched ops June 2026; recruiting non-rated and rated 787 FOs and Captains via international roadshows; A321neo and A350-1000 to follow.

Pay

Unofficial figures. Not from an agreement or the airline: collected from pilot forums, salary sites and other public sources. Treat them as indicative.

First officer

SAR 550,000–780,000 a year

about $147–208k a year

Captain

SAR 900,000–1,450,000 a year

about $240–387k a year

2026 press estimates, not official.

Open vacancies (4)

A321 Cadre Check Pilot

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A321 · RUH · apply on icims.com

Launch-cadre checking role for the new A321 fleet. Advert live on Riyadh Air's iCIMS portal; full requirements not readable in this session.

Captain B787 (non-rated welcome)

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B787 · RUH · minimum 6,000 hours · permanent · apply on icims.com

2,000 hrs recent widebody command (787/777 preferred), 150 hrs command last 12 months.

First Officer A321

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A321 · RUH · apply on icims.com

Live iCIMS listing (job 5434), Riyadh HQ. Full description did not render, so hours/rating requirements and contract type not captured; check advert.

First Officer B787 (non-rated welcome)

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B787 · RUH · minimum 2,000 hours · permanent · apply on icims.com

2,000 hrs multi-crew jet (operating seat), ICAO ATPL, English L5. Listing undated but shows active apply links.

Conditions

Roster: Standard approx 103 days off/yr; lifestyle 14-on/14-off commuting option after probation (lower pay, no housing). 42 days leave.
Bases: RUH
Fleet: B787-9
Benefits: No personal income tax. Medical with loss-of-licence, end-of-service gratuity, relocation.
Careers site: icims.com ↗

Requirements

First officer: 2,000 hours minimum
Captain: 6,000 hours minimum
Type rating: company-paid
Licence: ICAO ATPL, Class 1, ICAO English L5
Other: CPT: 2,000 hrs recent widebody command, 150 hrs command last 12 months. Non-rated welcome.

Sources

Not from an official source: figures collected from pilot forums, salary sites and other public sources. Indicative only · figures from 2026-09 · checked 30 Oct 2026

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