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Location: South East
Job type: Permanent
Aircraft type:
Contact: Ian Carpenter
Sector: Aircraft, Business & Administration, Operations
Job Role:

Due to their strategic growth, our client is now looking to appoint a senior member of their team to head their Governmental Affairs function.  In the age of Brexit and other complex international affairs this position is and will continue to be a vital part of their dynamic operation.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of aviation law in respect to traffic rights and bilateral agreements.

Main Tasks:

• Build and maintain relationships with key players in relation to the position.
• Provide senior management with up to date information on the CLA traffic rights portfolio.
• Liaison with the UK Department for Transport regarding Traffic Rights and related matters.
• Provide assistance/advice to Network Planning/OCC on traffic rights and slots.
• Liaison with overseas authorities regarding Operational permissions.
• Development and maintenance of FAA, CAAC, Canadian, and other authority Operations Specifications.
• Provision of flight statistical information to relevant authorities eg: CAA, US DOT, HKG CAD
• Ensuring appropriate Insurance coverage for flight operations.
• Liaison with other National and International authorities as required. Eg: HMRC, US CBP, USDA
• Other activities as required: eg: Brexit oversight, Co-ordination of Aircraft Importation.

Skills and experience:

• 5 years of related experience in a similar role at an airline or in government service
• Ability to communicate at all levels
• Team leader both in relation to internal reports as well as during external negotations.
• Strong efficiency and punctuality
• A working knowledge of Microsoft office
• Good organisational skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Numeracy and IT skills
• Professional approach to work, integrity and a respect for confidentiality
• Legal research skills

I would like to apply for the post of Head of Government Affairs bases at your esteemed organisation. I have attached my CV.

CV:

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