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Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) announced today, March 15, the implementation of the first phase of the decision to localize licensed aviation professions across the Kingdom, in collaboration with supervisory entities, after the expiry of the grace period.
The first phase includes the 100% Saudization of the copilot, air controller and dispatcher professions. Meanwhile, the aviation transport pilot and air hostess professions will be 60% and 50% Saudized, respectively. The decision will apply to all private sector institutions operating in the local market and having a minimum of five employees in the aviation profession.
The ministry issued a guide detailing the decision and its implementation mechanism.
The second phase will start on March 4, 2024, and includes the Saudization of airline transport pilot and air hostess professions by 70% and 60%, respectively.
The decision applies to all private establishments, with five or more employees in the specified professions. All workers in the target professions should obtain professional accreditation from the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA).
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