Senior Manager, Flight Operations Fuel Efficiency

at  International Air Transport Association IATA

Employment Type: Permanent
Contract Duration:
At IATA, we speak for the airlines of the world, serving and supporting over 300 of them across all continents. We are passionate and knowledgeable about the aviation industry, and we strive to make it safer, smarter, more sustainable and more inclusive. We celebrate diversity and inclusion in our workforce, and we respect and value the different backgrounds, perspectives and skills of our employees. We also care about our employees’ wellbeing, and we provide flexible work arrangements, travel benefits, family-friendly policies, equal pay and a day off on your birthday. We believe in giving back to the community and encourage our staff to participate in volunteering activities that support causes they care about. We encourage you to join our global community of aviation enthusiasts, and we will do our best to make you feel comfortable during the interview process. IATA is more than a trade association; it is a vision of a better future for air travel.
About the team you are joining
IATA aims to be a center of expertise in fuel efficiency, supporting airlines and the industry in adopting best practices for fuel efficiency to optimize fuel consumption and achieve savings. IATA’s initiatives related to flight operations fuel efficiency are grouped under the IATA Fuel Efficiency Program.
We are looking for a dynamic individual to lead all flight operations initiatives related to fuel efficiency. Reporting to the Head of Flight Operations, the Senior Manager, Flight Operations Fuel Efficiency will be responsible for supporting and further developing IATA’s Fuel Efficiency Program. This includes, but not limited to, contributing to consulting activities as a subject matter expert in fuel efficiency audits and best practices, updating IATA fuel-related publications and developing training material.

Educational Background: Degree in Engineering or an equivalent professional qualification related to the aviation industry. (e.g. ATPL- Airline Transport Pilot License).

• Professional Experience: At least 10 years of relevant experience in flight operations with extensive international / airline exposure as either a pilot, flight dispatcher or fuel efficiency expert.
• Technical Skills: Expert knowledge of airline flight operations procedures and regulations related to aircraft flight plan fuel, inflight fuel burn and post flight fuel consumption data analytics.
• Communication Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Project Management: Demonstrated experience in project management

What your day would be like

The Senior Manager is expected to:

• Provide expertise, leadership and recommendations in all areas related to flight operations fuel efficiency programs and initiatives.
• Develop, enhance, and support IATA’s Fuel Efficiency program such as consulting, training, and the update of publications (e.g. IATA’s Fuel Book and guidance materials).
• Participate in research and development activities related to fuel efficiency that will benefit IATA’s member airlines and the aviation industry.
• Monitor and remain informed on flight operations fuel related regulations, activities, or new operational procedures. Participate in issues concerning flight operations standards and recommended practices at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).Liaise with key industry stakeholders on flight operations fuel efficiency best practices and technical developments, including the IATA Flight Operations Group (FOG), IATA Task Forces, ICAO, Regulators, member airlines and the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).
• Support IATA’s commercial strategy in flight operations fuel efficiency, achieving operational and commercial deliverables on schedule. Identify new commercial opportunities related to fuel efficiency.

• Support the delivery of consulting projects, such as FEGA – Fuel Efficiency Gap Analysis, in close collaboration with IATA Consulting, IATA data analysts, sustainability experts, and IATA member airline specialists such as aircraft engineers, flight dispatchers and pilots.

• • When required, represent IATA at industry meetings, conferences, expert sessions, and workshops presenting or promoting IATA’s Fuel Efficiency Program.
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Educational Background: Degree in Engineering or an equivalent professional qualification related to the aviation industry. (e.g. ATPL- Airline Transport Pilot License).

• Professional Experience: At least 10 years of relevant experience in flight operations with extensive international / airline exposure as either a pilot, flight dispatcher or fuel efficiency expert.
• Technical Skills: Expert knowledge of airline flight operations procedures and regulations related to aircraft flight plan fuel, inflight fuel burn and post flight fuel consumption data analytics.
• Communication Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

• Project Management: Demonstrated experience in project management.

• • Team Collaboration: Effective team player with strong collaborative skills.
    Travel Required: Y
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