Head of Aeronautical Charges

Employment Type: Permanent

Contract Duration
Why you will love working here
At IATA, we represent over 350 airlines worldwide, striving to make aviation safer, smarter, more sustainable, and inclusive.

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• We promote work-life balance with flexible work options, including remote and hybrid work, a generous 'work from abroad' policy, and you get your birthday off

About The Team You Are Joining
IATA's Aeronautical Charges team within the Operations, Safety and Security division, is made up of dedicated subject matter experts, based in strategic locations globally, and collaboratively engage in campaigns and activities aimed at supporting IATA's priorities. The team values collaboration, consistency and high quality standards, as it works alongside internal and external stakeholders to drive efficiency, transparency and cost-effectiveness for IATA member airlines.

You will assume responsibility for providing strategic leadership and support for IATA's global advocacy initiatives in relation to aeronautical charges; including those associated to airports and air navigation service providers (ANSP's). As a subject matter expert on aeronautical charging schemes and regulatory frameworks, you will help shape and support IATA's advocacy positions, contribute their expertise towards high-impact initiatives and strengthen collaboration between key stakeholders up to and including, airlines, regulators, and relevant institutions and associations.

What Your Day Would Be Like
Strategic Leadership and Team Development:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team tasked to engage and deliver on IATA's aeronautical charges advocacy strategy, with a focus on accountability management, collaboration, productivity and consistency in terms of quality standards, communication and transparency.
• Assume responsibility for the team's strategic approach, performance, and capacity to deliver on its advocacy plans.
• Develop, communicate and support the adoption of industry positions and recommended practices.

Advocacy And Industry Engagement

• Define and execute advocacy strategies related to aeronautical charges, with a focus on economic regulation, cost efficiency, privatization, concession models, sustainability-linked charging mechanisms (e.g., CO₂ and noise) etc.
• Partner with IATA's Corporate Communications team to develop and execute communication strategies that articulate IATA's positions, objectives, initiatives and achievements.
• Deliver high-quality briefings, reports, and presentations for senior management, IATA governance bodies, and external stakeholders.
• Represent IATA and its members in consultations with Airports, ANSPs, Governments and Regulatory Authorities on charging schemes, terms and policies to safeguard IATA's members interests.
• As IATA Secretary for the Airport and ANSP Charges Working Group (AAWG), contribute to IATA governance bodies and industry working groups to ensure alignment between global and regional priorities.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), regional regulators, and industry associations to shape the future of Airport and ANSP Economic oversight.

Budgetary Responsibility And Commercial Value

• Support the ongoing enhancements of commercial products and initiatives such as IATA's Aviation Charges Intelligence Center (ACIC), the development of IATA publications, guidance material and training programs.
• Identify and develop opportunities for revenue generation, including supporting commercial products such as training, publications, consulting, events, etc.
• Ensure the value of initiatives, consultations and partnerships through rigorous oversight and quality assurance.

Data, Insights And Innovation

• Drive innovation through the design and application of airport performance data and business intelligence tools, enabling evidence-based advocacy and benchmarking.
• Collaborate with IATA's commercial, data analytics and economics teams to monitor financial, legal, regulatory, geopolitical and operational trends, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce airline costs.

We would love to hear from you if you have
University degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related discipline; postgraduate qualification preferred.

Experience leading a global team preferably with exposure to Aeronautical Charges, Airline, Airport and ANSP Operations and Economics.

Strong understanding of global regulatory frameworks and economic principles governing aeronautical charges, including forecasting and weighted average cost of capital (WACC).

Demonstrated ability to negotiate and influence at the highest levels with governments, regulators, and industry executives. With excellent capacity to manage stakeholders, engage in conflict resolution and articulate with confidence IATA's industry positions.

Strong strategic, analytical and adaptive skills, with the ability to manage several projects simultaneously and with agility.

Excellent conflict resolution skills, with an ability to motivate others and drive accountability amongst team members.

Experience in managing technology-driven data or performance projects is an asset.

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English; additional languages are an advantage.

Travel Required: 25%

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