Senior Manager EU Affairs

About the team

you are joining Reporting to the Director of European Affairs and working at IATA Brussels office, the incumbent candidate will contribute to reinforcing IATA's visibility and influence among EU Institutions, enhancing its ability to represent the interests of the airline industry, and influencing the relevant EU policy decisions.

We strive to do that in a respectful, credible and trustworthy manner. A non-exhaustive list of areas that the Senior Manager for EU Affairs will cover include sustainability and customs and trade as well as drones and digital policy. What your day would be like Develop a close working relationship with key decision makers in the EU institutions (Parliament, Council and Commission) at appropriate levels.

Establish a two-way channel of communication with key policy makers at the appropriate level in order to convey IATA views, provide industry facts and figures, and constructively support the development of well calibrated policy positions. Support the development of IATA positions and proactively position IATA policy asks among key decision makers.

Analyze EU policy proposals and trends and collate information related to their regulatory processes affecting our industry. Liaise and coordinate with the Brussels, Geneva, and Madrid teams, under the supervision of the Director.