MASSIVE Riyadh Air Pilot Salary

MASSIVE Riyadh Air Pilot Salary

If you’ve been waiting for the next big opportunity in aviation, this is it. The MASSIVE Riyadh Air Pilot Salary for 2025 is making global headlines — and for good reason. As Saudi Arabia’s second national airline prepares for takeoff, it’s offering a career package that includes sky-high salaries, world-class benefits, and rapid career progression. Whether you’re a seasoned captain or an aspiring first officer, the MASSIVE Riyadh Air Pilot Salary package could redefine your future in the cockpit.

Riyadh Air Pilot Salaries: What to Expect

Riyadh Air is offering industry-leading pay to attract world-class talent. Here’s a look at expected monthly salaries:

First Officers

• Narrow-body (A321neo): SAR 60,000 (~$16,000 USD)
• Wide-body (B787-9): SAR 65,000 (~$17,300 USD)

Captains

• Narrow-body: SAR 85,000–115,000 (~$22,500–$31,000 USD)
• Wide-body: SAR 90,000–120,000 (~$24,000–$32,000 USD)

Overtime Pay

• 75–85 hours/month: SAR 400–500/hr
• 85+ hours/month: SAR 500–600/hr

All pilots are expected to fly a minimum of 75 hours per month.

Pilot Benefits That Go Beyond the Paycheck

Riyadh Air isn’t just offering a big paycheck—they’re building a premium pilot lifestyle.

Housing

• Expats will receive high-end accommodation in Riyadh, featuring swimming pools, gyms, and full community amenities.

Education

• Tuition for up to three children, including schools outside Saudi Arabia—a regional first.

Travel Perks

• 1 annual business-class return ticket to home country
• 20 confirmed round-trip tickets for family/friends

Bonuses and Raises

• 1-month Ramadan bonus
• 5% annual salary increase
• Entry into the profit-sharing pool

 Insurance

• Global health and life insurance for pilots and their families

Fleet and Aircraft

Riyadh Air pilots will operate:

• 60 Airbus A321neos (with long-range options)
• 39 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners

The airline is already using a leased 787 from Oman Air to train initial flight crew.

Who Can Apply?

First Officer Requirements

• 2,000+ total flying hours (multi-crew, multi-engine jet)
• Valid ICAO ATPL, Class 1 medical
• ICAO English Level 5+

Captain Requirements

• 6,000+ total hours with 2,000+ command hours
• 150+ command hours in the last 12 months
• ICAO ATPL, Class 1 medical
• Age under 59

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By Aviation Insider | May 31, 2025 | Pilot Jobs | Featured on Google News