Global Lead Safety and Security - #46690

Employment Type: Permanent
Contract Duration:

About the team you are joining

IATA strives to improve the understanding of the air transport industry among decision-makers and increase awareness of the benefits that aviation brings to national and global economies. Advocating for the interests of airlines across the globe, we challenge unreasonable rules and charges, hold regulators and governments to account, and strive for sensible regulation.

As Global Lead Safety & Security Policy, you will be responsible for shaping and advancing the airline’s global policy positions and advocacy strategy on safety and security. The role focuses on influencing regulatory, legislative, and institutional frameworks to ensure globally harmonized, risk‑based, and operationally effective safety and security frameworks. You will report to the Director Global Advocacy Strategy and you will engage at senior level with governments, regulators, international organizations, and industry stakeholders.

What your day would be like

Define clear, evidence‑based policy positions on safety regulation, security requirements, oversight regimes, and emerging risks.
Translate complex regulatory and security developments into clear operational and strategic implications for airlines.
Lead high‑level advocacy with policymakers, regulators, and authorities at national, regional, and international levels on safety and security issues.
Together with the relevant technical SMEs;
Develop and lead the airline’s global advocacy strategy on aviation safety and security policy, aligned with international standards and airline requirements.
Anticipate and assess emerging regulatory, geopolitical, and technological developments that may impact airline safety and security operations.
Coordinate lobbying activities, including bilateral meetings, consultation responses, position papers, and participation in relevant meetings and working groups.
Work with alliance partners and industry coalitions to align positions and amplify airline advocacy, while safeguarding airline interests.
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Ensure airline alignment on key policies and positions through engagement with the relevant airline industry groups.
Work cross‑functionally with OSS, legal, communications, and regional teams to ensure coherent advocacy positions and compliance with the advocacy / lobbying framework.
Track policy outcomes, regulatory changes, and advocacy effectiveness at global and regional levels.

We would love to hear from you if

15 years of experience, of which at least 10 in government affairs or public policy, ideally in an aviation or government / regulatory setting.
Policy analysis and strategic thinking, with the ability to develop and manage an advocacy strategy.
Sound knowledge in airline safety and security with at least 5 years of interfacing with regulators on key policy matters.
Good knowledge in the regulatory and policy framework under ICAO and regulatory bodies, e.g., EASA.
Capability to explain complex technical concepts to a non-technical audience. Ideally experience of briefing senior leadership and/or policymakers.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines while ensuring attention to detail and that work is of a high standard.
Teamworking and collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders, including member airlines and policy makers.
Excellent communications skills in English, both written and oral.

Travel Required: yes: 5%

Diversity and Inclusion are one of our key priorities and we want to role model it. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills in which you can contribute at your best and be who you are. The more inclusive we are, the better we will be able to thrive to represent, lead and service the airline industry. If there is anything we can do to create a more comfortable interview experience for you, please let us know.

Learn more about IATA’s role in the industry, our benefits, and the team at iata/careers/. We are looking forward to hearing from you!