At Emirates we believe in connecting the world to and through our global hub in Dubai and in constantly innovating to ensure our customers Fly Better. At Emirates Airlines our Aeropolitical Affairs team activities are essential to our success as a global airline. By securing spanet access building relationships with governments and advocating for the interests of the industry Emirates Airlines is able to expand our network grow our business and provide our customers with more travel options.

The Aeropolitical Affairs Manager will carry out comprehensive analytical research and present recommendations to senior management in support of Emirates aeropolitical objectives. Assist in obtaining traffic rights and enhancing spanet access for Emirates by preparation of targeted submissions and participation in meetings with the UAE and international stakeholders regarding aeropolitical matters.

In this role you will:

• Monitor and research developments in domestic, regional and global aviation policies and regulations to assess their impact on the airlines operations, spanet access and strategic objectives.
• Utilize statistical software and tools to collect, organise, and analyse data related to air traffic, passenger and cargo demand, spanet shares, route performance and other relevant metrics to support Emirates spanet access requirements.
• Provide senior management with a clear and concise interpretation of the research findings and complex analyses, both in writing and verbally, to enable informed decisions.
• Develop meeting files, proposed aeropolitical requirements, advocacy submissions, presentations, reports and briefing notes for senior managements use at intergovernmental meetings and stakeholder engagements.
• Collaborate with internal teams, such as Planning and Commercial Operations, ahead of bilateral air services negotiations and stakeholder engagements to develop Emirates positions.
• When required, participate in intergovernmental bilateral air services negotiations, assisting senior management with pursuing Emirates traffic rights goals and other aeropolitical interests.
• Assist in developing and maintaining relationships on aeropolitical matters with aeronautical authorities, other regulatory bodies and industry stakeholders in the UAE and globally.
• Participate in stakeholder meetings and industry/governmental related to aeropolitics, aviation policy and regulation.
• Assist in government authorisations and schedule approvals for Emirates operations to new destinations or, when so required, for additional flights to existing points.
• Provide guidance on any relevant aeropolitical issues to Emirates code share team and help obtain approvals for code share flights as required.
• Support the ongoing development of the team?s Analysts to keep enhancing their statistical and analytical skills as well as understanding and knowledge in the field of aeropolitics and the aviation industry overall.

In order to be successful in this role, you must meet the below requirements:

• Degree or Honours (12+3 or equivalent) business analytics and modelling, law, international relations or a related area.
• Experience in airline experience in the field of aeropolitical / international / government / public affairs with a strong background in commercial analysis and research.
• 8+ years experience in Commercial/Sales. Research/Analysis.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated competence in statistics, modelling and accurate data analysis.
• Robust ability to analyse and interpret complex data sets relating to air transport.
• Thorough expertise in quantitative and qualitative research.
• Excellent writing skills and ability to produce correspondence, reports, presentations and advocacy documents of superb contents and language quality.
• Full attention to detail in preparing both data analyses and written documents.
• Solid knowledge of aeropolitics, including bilateral air services agreements and negotiations.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.

At Emirates Group, we’re committed to providing our employees with opportunities to grow and develop their careers. If you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, apply today and join our team!

tax free

Join us in a management role and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary. On top of our generous travel benefits, including discounted flights and hotel stays around the world, this managerial role also has an excellent leave and healthcare package. That’s on top of transport benefits, life insurance and more. Find out what it’s like to live and work in our fast-paced, cosmopolitan home city in the Dubai Lifestyle section of our website www.emirates.com/careers