Fly Cham فلاي شام — الرياض - منطقة الرياض — دوام كامل
Job description
The Area Manager at Fly Cham Airlines is responsible for developing and growing the airline’s commercial business across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, while acting as the company’s main representative and building strong institutional and governmental relationships.
The role leads revenue generation, sales distribution network development, strategic partnerships, and market positioning, in close coordination with headquarters. It also provides strategic supervision and performance monitoring of Airport Managers, who remain responsible for daily airport activities.
Main Duties
• Lead and oversee day-to-day operations across assigned outstations, ensuring safe, efficient, customer-focused, and on-time airport operations.
• Monitor operational performance, service quality, staffing, equipment, and operational readiness while implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide leadership during operational disruptions, irregular operations (IROPs), emergencies, and crisis situations to ensure business continuity.
• Ensure full compliance with GACA, ICAO, IATA, Company Safety Management System (SMS), airport security requirements, and all applicable regulatory and company standards.
• Lead operational incident investigations, manage operational risks, implement corrective actions, and maintain emergency preparedness across all assigned stations.
• Manage operational budgets, resource utilization, station productivity, and support commercial initiatives, business development opportunities, and the implementation of profitable commercial offers.
• Ensure compliance with contractual Service Level Agreements (SLAs) while driving operational excellence and financial performance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with airport authorities, GACA, airline customers, government agencies, security authorities, and service providers, while representing the company in operational meetings and airport committees.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), conduct operational audits, and prepare management reports to support data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.
Qualifications & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Aviation Management, International Business, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in airline commercial management, business development, sales, or the aviation industry.
• Minimum 3 years in a senior managerial position.
• Strong background in airline sales, distribution, and business development.
• Proven experience in government relations, public relations, and institutional networking.
• Proven experience negotiating commercial agreements and partnerships.
Other Specific Requirements
• Strong understanding of the Saudi Arabian aviation market.
• Fluent English; Arabic is highly desirable.
• Ability to travel frequently between Saudi cities.
Work Authorization
We welcome applications from candidates of all nationalities.
Please note that for non-Saudi applicants, a valid transferable Saudi Iqama is mandatory. Visa sponsorship for new
Salary & Benefits
• Competitive salary package according to company policy.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual Leave
• Free flight ticket.
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Collaborative and Diverse Work Environment
Why Join Fly Cham
At Fly Cham, we are committed to delivering safe, reliable, and high-quality air travel services across our network. Joining our team means becoming part of a dynamic and growing airline that values commercial excellence, professional development, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We empower our people to make an impact while contributing to the growth and success of our operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Application deadline: 03 December 2026