Manager - Aeropolitical Affairs

Etihad Airways

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Ref: KP902-196

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Synopsis

In this role you shall 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.

Accountabilities

- 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

Requirements

Education & Experience

- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education in a Legal or Law background
- 2 years in operational or regulatory matters, with good written and oral communication skills, both in Arabic and English

About the Company

Etihad Airways is the National Airline of the United Arab Emirates. The airline was set up by a Royal Decree in July 2003, with Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE, as its hub. Etihad started commercial operations in November 2003.

With Etihad, everyone who flies with us is welcomed as our guest.

This simple credo illuminates everything we do, from big things like making sure that our fleet is one of the most advanced in the sky, to small touches like letting you choose the films you watch.

Were proud to be the National Airline of the United Arab Emirates. At the crossroads between Europe and Asia, our home reflects our commitment to bringing the world closer together - as does our highly cosmopolitan staff.

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