Future Airport Leaders Program (GDP)
Date: Aug 16, 2026
Location: SA, SA
Company: Riyadh Airports
Program Objectives:
The Future Airport Leaders program is designed for fresh graduates, empowering them to build successful careers in airport management through an integrated work environment that combines practical application with hands-on experience and professional skill development, helping prepare a new generation of Saudi talent to lead the future of the aviation sector.
Program Details:
Duration:
12 months leading to full-time employment upon successful completion.
Program Pathways:
Year One: Airside Operations
Following an assignment to one of two tracks:
Track 1: Operations & Safety
Track 2: Planning & Analytics
Eligibility Criteria:
- Saudi national.
- Under 27 years old.
- Recent graduate.
- Bachelor with minimum GPA of 3.75 out of 5.0, or equivalent.
- Graduate of a Saudi or internationally accredited university recognized by the Ministry of Education (certificate equivalency required for international degrees).
- Meets one of the following English language requirements: IELTS: 5.0/ TOEFL: 500/ STEP: 83
- Meets the medical requirements for the nominated position.
- Successfully passes all required assessments, interviews, and job-related requirements.
- Available to commit full-time to the program.
Bachelor with the below majors:
- Aviation
- Engineering
- Management
Program Benefits:
- Monthly salary.
- Paid annual leave.
- Medical insurance for the trainee, including parents, spouse, and children.
- On-the-job training at King Khalid International Airport.
- Technical and leadership training programs in airport management.
- Professional certifications.
- An international airport visit to gain exposure to global best practices and industry experience.
- Employment upon successful completion of the program.
Applications for the program will open through the official website 16 August 2026 and close on 27 August 2026.