Employment Type: Permanent
Contract Duration:
About the team you are joining
IATA Sustainability and Economics’ core
objectives are to contribute to airlines’ financial sustainability and advance
the industry towards the goal of net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050. In
this capacity, we provide our airline members with sustainability and economic
analyses, tools, and support that allows them to meet present and future
obligations, measure themselves against the overall industry’s performance, and
that supports their advocacy. Our division aims to be the leading research body
in terms of air transportation, and we have a central role in helping to shape
the thinking of the industry.
You will report to the Head of Industry Analysis,
and you will conduct research of the global air transport industry, including
quantitative analysis, writing reports and publications, and delivering oral
presentations with a focus on market developments in the sector. You will
contribute notably to the passenger and cargo market analysis and forecasting,
as well as to our work on airline performance and to our geographic coverage of
air transport markets.
What your day would be like
-Your work will center on producing research on passenger and cargo market developments and sharing your findings in publications and presentations.
-You will produce and contribute to monthly passenger, cargo, and airline financial analyses, and to the related forecasts.
-You will also provide economic research onon micro or macro-economic developments affecting air transport globally, regionally, and at country level.
-You will apply your skills and develop expertise in other areas of the department’s work, including traffic forecasting, macro- and micro-economic analyses of the sector’s market and structural developments.
-Your work will furthermore respond to the needs of internal stakeholders and provide analytical support for those teams, including the Corporate Communications department.
-In support of the division’s commercial objectives, you will assist with consulting projects, and contribute to training programs and workshops.
We would love to hear from you if
•A degree in Economics or other relevant area; a postgraduate degree or PhD would be an advantage.
•At least 5 years of experience in an analytical role as an Economist.
•Advanced research and analytical skills.
•Report or paper publication experience is an asset.
•Teamwork skills in the international environment are crucial.
•Excellent statistical and quantitative analysis skills and the ability to work with large data sets, including coding with R, Python, or STATA.
•Effective time management and ability to meet tight deadlines.
•Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and other languages would be an advantage.
Travel Required: Y, 10%
Diversity and Inclusion are one of our key priorities and we want to role model it. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills in which you can contribute at your best and be who you are. The more inclusive we are, the better we will be able to thrive to represent, lead and service the airline industry. If there is anything we can do to create a more comfortable interview experience for you, please let us know.
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!
