Manager Aeropolitical Affairs; UAE Nationals

Synopsis

In this role, you will ensure availability of traffic rights, as and when required, to support Etihad’s short and long-term operating plans; and support enhancement of the UAE’s pool of traffic rights through coordination with national and international authorities, and other concerned stakeholders.

• Prepare comprehensive analysis and briefs, for lobby visits and consultations, to support EAG’s case for traffic rights.
• Analyse draft Air Services Agreements and other aeropolitical documents, to protect and/or enhance the UAE’s and EAG’s interests.
• Source, and distribute, critical information related to other countries’ regulatory policies, developments or events, which have a potential bearing on EY’s aeropolitical interests
• Represent EAG at air services consultations, relevant regional and global aviation seminars and conferences, as and when required by Line Manager, to project and protect EAG’s interests.
• Develop and maintain aeropolitical contacts in order to generate a favourable influence towards EAG’s traffic rights’ requirements.
• Provide clarification on aeropolitical issues and queries to all internal EAG entities
• Undertake special projects and aeropolitical exercises as may be assigned

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Political Science, International Affairs or equivalent
• 5 years experience in international relations and/or regulatory matters, with good written and oral communication skills, both in Arabic and English

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, was formed in 2003 and quickly went on to become one of the world’s leading airlines. From its home in Abu Dhabi, Etihad flies to passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and North America. Together with Etihad’s codeshare partners, Etihad’s network offers access to hundreds of international destinations.

In recent years, Etihad has received numerous awards for its superior service and products, cargo offering, loyalty programme and more. All this ties into Etihad’s ambitious Journey 2030 strategy. The airline plans to double its fleet size and triple the number of customers over the next six years as it sets out to be the airline everyone wants to fly!

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