.Employment Type: PermanentContract Duration:At IATA, we speak for the airlines of the world, serving and supporting over 300 of them across all continents. We are passionate and knowledgeable about the aviation industry, and we strive to make it safer, smarter, more sustainable and more inclusive. We celebrate diversity and inclusion in our workforce, and we respect and value the different backgrounds, perspectives and skills of our employees. We also care about our employees' wellbeing, and we provide flexible work arrangements, travel benefits, family-friendly policies, equal pay and a day off on your birthday. We believe in giving back to the community and encourage our staff to participate in volunteering activities that support causes they care about.About the Team You Are Joining:Reporting to the Regional Director of Operations Safety and Security (Airport Operations & Security Europe), the candidate will manage airport charges campaigns across the European Region.What Your Day Would Be Like:Work closely with the airport development and charges experts in both the Region and Central to identify and develop agreed strategies for specific airport charges and infrastructure development following global standards and guidelines.Represent the airline community interest at airport charges consultation, regulatory developments and industrial litigation procedures.Provide expert support to airlines and engage constructively with airport owners/operators and authorities to ensure airport capital expenditure is demand driven, cost effective, prioritized and addresses airline's needs.Work with Airports and Governments in the Region towards endorsement of crucial industry positions (Airport charges Directive, Single till, privatization, concessions, etc), in coordination with IATA internal teams fostering the implementation of effective economic regulation at key airports across Europe.Work with Supervisory Authorities and States to address airline requirements at major airports, particularly hub airports served by IATA member airlines.Conduct fact finding missions with and on behalf of IATA Subject Matter Experts to determine underlying rationale, scale, and cost of proposed airport development / capacity enhancement programs in the Region.In addition to airports, support or lead the broader OSS agenda as determined by Regional Director.We Would Love to Hear from You If You Have:A University degree in Engineering or Economics; suitable experience maybe considered in lieu of professional qualification.Minimum of 5 years experience with airport/ANSP charges.High motivation with proven teamwork ability.A self-starter approach with ability to proactively engage with stakeholders and progress work goals.Excellent communication skills with ability to influence senior stakeholders.Experience in making clear presentations and preparing reports based on technical merits and facts
