Airport Development Manager EU

Location: Milan, Italy
Salary: 52,500 - 62,500
Bonus: Up to 20 maximum annual performance bonus
Contract Type: full time

We are easyJet – a FTSE listed, multi-billion low-cost airline that serves tens of millions of customers every single year. If you’re reading this, you have probably already been an easyJet customer, and you’ll know that there is no more iconic (or Orange!) travel brand in Europe.

We fly more than 1,207 routes, connecting 38 countries across Europe, and employ more than 18,000 colleagues. We’re on a mission to make low-cost travel easy – and whatever your role here, you’ll connect millions of people to what they love using Europe’s best airline network, great value fares, and friendly service.

What makes us easyJet? Our Promise Behaviours - we are Safe, Bold, Welcoming and Challenging. Four Behaviours. One Spirit. One easyJet.

READ ON IF YOU
> Have experience within aviation, airlines, airports or a related travel industry environment.
> Understand how airport operations, charges, and commercial agreements shape airline performance.
> Enjoy working with airports, regulators, tourism boards and network planning teams.
> Thrive in a fast paced, operationally focused environment where no two days are the same.
> Are commercially driven and motivated by delivering tangible cost savings and network growth.

THE TEAM
The Airport Development Team sits at the heart of easyJet’s network, working closely with airport partners and internal operational teams to deliver value across our flying programme. The team manages a significant proportion of the airline’s external spend on airport charges and plays a critical role in shaping where and how we fly across Europe.

THE ROLE
As an Airport Development Manager, you will take ownership of a portfolio of airports, managing relationships that directly impact our operation and customer experience. This is a highly visible role where your work will influence network decisions, cost efficiency, and our competitive position across Europe. You will;

> Develop and deliver short, medium and long-term strategies to optimise airport cost bases across your portfolio.
> Lead commercial negotiations with airports to secure competitive charges and incentives.
> Partner with network planning, operations and finance teams to support route performance and growth.
> Build strong relationships with airport operators, tourism boards and government bodies.
> Support new route development by unlocking funding, marketing support and strategic partnerships.
> Represent easyJet in airport consultations, working with regulatory and policy teams.
> Monitor financial performance against plan and take ownership of delivering savings targets.
> Drive continuous improvement and innovation across airport partnerships and supplier performance.
> Ensure robust contract management, including diversion agreements and service specifications.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
We’re looking for someone who understands the commercial and operational heartbeat of aviation and can influence across a complex stakeholder landscape;

> Proven experience within aviation, airport commercial teams, airline network or related sectors.
> Strong track record negotiating high value, complex commercial agreements.
> Solid financial and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret operational and commercial data.
> Excellent communication skills, with confidence engaging senior stakeholders across the aviation ecosystem.
> Ability to build trusted relationships externally with airport leadership and internally across functions.
> A proactive, resilient mindset with the drive to deliver results in a dynamic environment.
> Creative thinking with the confidence to challenge and improve existing ways of working.
> Fluency in English and at least one additional European language.
>  Willingness to travel across Europe as required.

WHAT YOU’LL GET IN RETURN
> Up to 20% maximum annual performance bonus
> Benefits: Pension, Private Healthcare, Life assurance
> Excellent staff travel benefits
> 25 days of annual leave

PRACTICALITIES
This full-time role will be based in Italy and will be 40 hours per week. We support hybrid working and we spend 60% of our time per month in the office

REASONABLE ADJUSTMENTS
At easyJet, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse customers we serve across Europe. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you require specific adjustments or support during the application or recruitment process, such as extra time for assessments or accessible interview locations, please contact us at ma.recruitment@easyjet.com. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure accessibility and accommodation.

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