Manager - Sustainability and Future Workforce
EBAA
Brussels, Belgium
YOUR ROLE
The growth of business aviation, its prospects in the mid-to-long term, and the fast-evolving air transport environment in Europe and beyond are all having a decisive impact on the workload of the Association and its Secretariat.
Reporting to the COO, the manager is expected to assume and drive the most important challenges for our industry: sustainability and future workforce. This new role is suitable for either experienced junior managers that are ready to make the next step, or experienced aviation managers.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Follow several specific files including strategies on CO2 emissions: EU-ETS, Corsia, taxation, technology, biofuels, noise, workforce development, S.T.A.R.S., etc.;
- Report to the COO on questions related to sustainability files and projects; in particular, (s)he will be responsible to ensure that his/her dossiers are being driven appropriately and that goals and objectives are met;
- Propose and, where appropriate, implement strategies or projects aimed at influencing European institutions, international aviation organizations and our members;
- Help the EBAA in developing harmonized policies on environmental policies with international organizations like IBAC, ATAG, etc.;
- Play a coordination role with other aviation associations and trade bodies to establish, whenever feasible, a united front vis-à-vis natural recipients (governments, EU institutions, etc.), in Europe or internationally;
- Provide periodic and comprehensive information to EBAA members on matters relevant to his/her portfolio;
- Represent the Association on various platforms, both European and international. In particular, the manager will liaise with associations such as IBAC, NBAA, and a few other regional associations;
- Supporting EBAA members on environmental issues as they arise;
- Collaborate closely with the EBAA communications/marketing team to leverage the awareness of sustainability and workforce;
- Work on any other ad-hoc projects as required.
REQUIREMENTS
- Have relevant professional experience in the aviation or environmental industry and understand the operational day-to-day challenges of our industry;
- Have an excellent understanding of European air transport but more specifically the environmental challenges, opportunities and tools available;
- Possess a good understanding of the functioning of the EU institutions, Eurocontrol and EASA;
- Be a natural communicator, and feel at ease speaking in public;
- Speak and write fluent English. French or German capabilities are considered an asset;
- Be open-minded and able to travel worldwide;
- This position could evolve into a senior manager level depending on the record and expertise of the successful candidate.
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