Mohammad Alotaibi

Aviation Safety Technician and Aviation Safety Officer with 18+ years of progressive military aviation safety experience within the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF). Expert in developing, implementing, and sustaining functional Aviation Safety Programs and Safety Management Systems (SMS) aligned with ICAO, GACA, and US military aviation safety standards. Proven record conducting aviation safety inspections, safety audits, and safety oversight across flight operations, maintenance operations, training operations, and support operations.

Extensive background in rotary wing and fixed-wing environments, hazard identification, mishap investigation, risk assessment, and corrective action planning. Officially certified RSAF 7-Skill Level Advanced Craftsman and Supervisor. FEMA-certified in Emergency Planning and Hazardous Materials Management.

Experienced OJT Trainer with a documented record of mentoring counterpart personnel in aviation and ground safety programs.

Aviation Safety Officer — Senior Ground Safety and Aviation Safety Specialist at Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) (Present)

Aviation Safety and Ground Operations Sector

• Served as Aviation Safety Officer responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving Aviation Safety Programs and Safety Management Systems (SMS) across major RSAF airbases — aligned with ICAO, GACA, and military aviation safety regulations.
• Conducted comprehensive aviation safety inspections, safety audits, and safety surveillance across flight operations, maintenance operations, training operations, and support operations — enforcing a zero-accident and zero-defect safety culture.
• Led detailed mishap and incident investigations; performed structured root-cause analyses and produced formal corrective and preventive action plans for executive leadership review and implementation.
• Performed hazard identification, risk assessment, and risk mitigation across high-risk aviation operational environments including rotary wing operations and maintenance hangars.
• Monitored Safety Performance Indicators (SPIs) and Safety Performance Targets (SPTs); produced structured safety trend analyses and safety performance reports for operational leadership.
• Supervised all aircraft ground movement operations including pushback, engine start sequences, marshalling, taxiing, towing, and ramp coordination — ensuring zero ground incidents across all airside operations.
• Directed FOD Prevention Programs at Riyadh and Taif airbases; supervised GSE safety compliance and enforced safe operating standards across all airside and maintenance operations.
• Formulated and updated aviation safety procedures and SOPs aligned with ICAO, GACA, and RSAF military aviation safety requirements.
• Organized Air Safety Exhibitions, safety awareness campaigns, toolbox talks, safety briefings, and safety bulletins distributed across all operational departments.
• Mentored and trained RSAF and counterpart personnel in developing and sustaining functional aviation and ground safety programs; certified OJT Trainer — trained 50+ military and technical personnel.

Technical Inspection Supervisor and Quality Assurance Specialist at Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF)

Aviation Maintenance and Technical Division

• Conducted regular and ad-hoc technical surveillance and safety oversight of Maintenance and Engineering activities across RSAF airbases — ensuring full compliance with aviation safety standards and military regulatory requirements.
• Performed aviation safety inspections of maintenance operations, flight support operations, and training activities to ensure a safe operating environment for employees and customers.
• Audited technical records including work orders, defect logs, maintenance logs, and material certifications — validating accuracy, completeness, and airworthiness regulatory compliance.
• Identified, documented, and resolved safety non-conformities; performed trend analysis and recommended systemic safety improvements to senior leadership.
• Supervised tool control, equipment calibration, and FOD elimination protocols across maintenance hangars and operational areas.
• Verified adherence to environmental and hazardous materials safety standards across all maintenance activities.
• Served as authorized signatory for maintenance forms, work orders, and airworthiness documentation in full compliance with RSAF standards.
• Attained elite RSAF 7-Skill Level (Advanced Craftsman and Supervisor) certification — the highest technical authority in the RSAF grading system.
• Mentored and certified junior technicians through structured OJT programs; enforced strict adherence to aviation safety, quality, and documentation standards.

Diploma in Technical Aeronautics and Aircraft Maintenance – Technical Studies Institute (TSI)