RIA Saudi Airlines?

[ba77w]

Originally Posted by Rug

How do Jeddah and Dammam compare to Riyadh for standard of expat life, cost of living, quality of international schools etc.?

Could a viable option (both financially and practically) be to set the family up in either of these cities and commute to Riyadh for blocks of work?

I know several captains and FOs flying for Saudia who commute between Dammam, Jeddah, and Riyadh, and I can tell you; it’s really not worth it. Not at all. The constant travel, fatigue, and lack of stability take a serious toll. I even know a few who went through divorces or have unstable family lives because of it.If you’re coming in as an expat and bringing your family, the best thing you can do is to live in base. Commuting might sound doable at first, but it’s exhausting both mentally and practically. Trust me, it’s just not worth the hassle.

[mutt]

Its also worth mentioning that these days flights are packed and can get expensive, Saudia guys would have the advantage of free tickets but even then its a tough slog.

[330320]

Originally Posted by mutt

Its also worth mentioning that these days flights are packed and can get expensive, Saudia guys would have the advantage of free tickets but even then its a tough slog.

how expensive is Riyadh to dubai? Or the Uk canada usa? Any insight?

[reverserunlocked]

First flight touched down at LHR this morning, using the 787 leased from WY. First flights are staff only, tickets not on sale yet.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQRF70PCAjY/

[Red_giant]

Any current new hires already living in RUH? What is the roster like at the moment with no flying schedule?

lots of days off and hanging around, or they have you attending ground training etc?

have they established a Cheif Pilot and flight ops team yet?

what about the training department has that been fully recruited with a CFI, TRE/TRI’s & LTC’s

is there a head quarters yet?

what will the commute to RUH be like? Parking/shuttle etc?

[axialflow]

Greetings All,

Has anyone received RIA's 15 minute assessment email yet? Any insight will be greatly appreciate.

Thank you.

[Flocks]

Hi all.
I heard from a friend currently in TR 787 that after line training, you can have two weeks on / two weeks off roster, any insight to confirm ?

Thanks

[787kilogram]

Any body fail or rejected on dashboard?

Hi i finished first video assessment on Sep. but so far no reply no result .
on dashboard still showing under review.

is there anyone who got failure or rejected email? Or status changed to rejected?

[a350n00b]

The lady that worked at EK (M K) and now is at RX in Pilot recuritment .... heard she has a list of candidates she quite conveniently rejected at EK and now is using the same list in RX.

I guess that certain former cabin maid loves the power she has over Pilot recruitment. Maybe she just hates Pilots because of a certain past ?

[vennnz]

Originally Posted by a350n00b

The lady that worked at EK (M K) and now is at RX in Pilot recuritment .... heard she has a list of candidates she quite conveniently rejected at EK and now is using the same list in RX.

I guess that certain former cabin maid loves the power she has over Pilot recruitment. Maybe she just hates Pilots because of a certain past ?

Any particular reasons.she would reject someone at EK?

[Python27]

Originally Posted by vennnz

Any particular reasons.she would reject someone at EK?

Fatty M?

[Giuff]

Any inside info on Airbus fleet recruitment?

thanks

[TinFoilhat2]

RIA Assessment

Originally Posted by 787kilogram

Hi i finished first video assessment on Sep. but so far no reply no result .
on dashboard still showing under review.

is there anyone who got failure or rejected email? Or status changed to rejected?

I did my video interview on 31/8 and still don’t have a response. My online application also still says under review. I’m also hoping for the Airbus even though I’m rated on both Boeing and Airbus.

[Red_giant]

Unlikely they will proceed with online interview applicants for now, they have a group of pilots already on staff and don’t even have a single aircraft yet.

expect them to continue with the process once aircraft start arriving and the operation actually gets off the ground

[SOPS]

Originally Posted by TinFoilhat2

I did my video interview on 31/8 and still don’t have a response. My online application also still says under review. I’m also hoping for the Airbus even though I’m rated on both Boeing and Airbus.

You are aware that they actually don’t have any aircraft or anything that can be considered an airline yet? We are not talking Emirates here.

[high_flyer747]

Update

Been told by HR that A321 recruitment will start end of 2026.

[TBL Warrior]

Al humdola

https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article...thy-foreigners

[yunebug]

I had an invitation stating I had 20 days to complete on the 9th of February, today (the 11th) it says I only have 8 days to complete the assessment. Anyone had something similar?
Is anyone also applying? Curious for feedback about the asessment.

[yunebug]

ATPL

Originally Posted by Wingman82

I confirm the above mentioned. Personality quaestions with camera on and 5 ATPL questions. Nice and straightforward. However, I dont know if my performance was enough. I was very natural and honest. Had a nice shirt on, my hairs not made, but it was not an interview. Your english will also be assessed through voice.
All in all 15-20 minutes

nice and straight forward? Any possibility to be more specific? Perhaps if someone comes straight out of the ATPL its a bit different then when done many years ago ;-)

[bafanguy]

Originally Posted by Wingman82;11947273 Had a nice shirt on, my hairs not made, but it [b

was not an interview[/b].

Just a bit of unsolicited advice/opinion: any time you, as an applicant, get within sight, sound or written communication with any airline HR people you are being judged/evaluated, it's an interview.