Employment Type: Permanent
Contract 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. We
encourage you to join our global community of aviation enthusiasts, and we will
do our best to make you feel comfortable during the interview process. IATA is
more than a trade association; it is a vision of a better future for air
travel.
About the team you are joining
IATA aims to be
a center of expertise in fuel efficiency, supporting airlines and the industry
in adopting best practices for fuel efficiency to optimize fuel consumption and
achieve savings. IATA’s initiatives related to flight operations fuel
efficiency are grouped under the IATA Fuel Efficiency Program.
We are looking
for a dynamic individual to lead all flight operations initiatives related to fuel
efficiency. Reporting to the Head of Flight Operations, the Senior Manager, Flight
Operations Fuel Efficiency will be responsible for supporting and further developing
IATA’s Fuel Efficiency Program. This includes, but not limited to, contributing
to consulting activities as a subject matter expert in fuel efficiency audits
and best practices, updating IATA fuel-related publications and developing training
material.
We will be offering a
permanent contract for this role, though this is a project position currently
approved until end of 2025.
There is a high likelihood for this position to become operational, so we
invite all interested and suitable candidates to apply.
What your day would be like
The Senior Manager is expected to:
- Provide expertise,
leadership and recommendations in all areas related to flight operations
fuel efficiency programs and initiatives.
- Develop, enhance,
and support IATA’s Fuel Efficiency program such as consulting, training, and
the update of publications (e.g. IATA’s Fuel Book and guidance materials).
- Participate
in research and development activities related to fuel efficiency that
will benefit IATA’s member airlines and the aviation industry.
- Monitor and
remain informed on flight operations fuel related regulations, activities,
or new operational procedures. Participate in
issues concerning flight operations standards and recommended practices at
the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), European Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA), and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
- Liaise
with key industry stakeholders on flight operations fuel efficiency best
practices and technical developments, including the IATA Flight Operations
Group (FOG), IATA Task Forces, ICAO, Regulators, member airlines and the
Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).
- Support
IATA’s commercial strategy in flight operations fuel efficiency, achieving
operational and commercial deliverables on schedule. Identify new commercial
opportunities related to fuel efficiency.
- Support the
delivery of consulting projects, such as FEGA – Fuel Efficiency Gap
Analysis, in close collaboration with IATA Consulting, IATA data analysts,
sustainability experts, and IATA member airline specialists such as aircraft
engineers, flight dispatchers and pilots.
- When
required, represent IATA at industry meetings, conferences, expert
sessions, and workshops presenting or promoting IATA’s Fuel Efficiency
Program.
We would love to hear from you if
- Educational Background: Degree in Engineering or an equivalent professional qualification related to the aviation industry. (e.g. ATPL- Airline Transport Pilot License).
- Professional Experience: At least 10 years of relevant experience in flight operations with extensive international / airline exposure as either a pilot, flight dispatcher or fuel efficiency expert.
- Technical Skills: Expert knowledge of airline flight operations procedures and regulations related to aircraft flight plan fuel, inflight fuel burn and post flight fuel consumption data analytics.
- Communication Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
- Project Management: Demonstrated experience in project management.
- Team Collaboration: Effective team player with strong collaborative skills.
Travel Required: Y
Learn more about IATA’s role in the industry, our benefits, and the team at iata/careers/. We are looking forward to hearing from you!