Research & Development

Sustainability

Switzerland

Geneva

Large

IATA is an international trade organization, created over 70 years ago by a group of airlines. Today, IATA represents some 320 airlines in 120 countries comprising 83% of total air traffic. The organization also represents, leads and serves the airline industry in general. IATA's Director General and CEO is Willie Walsh.

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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&rsquo; 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's Sustainability and Economics division works with airlines, regulators and civil society to develop and implement policies, standards, and solutions that support the sustainable development of air transport and mitigate its impact on the environment. You will join the Net Zero Research and Programs team that is responsible for advocating for all climate change related solutions for aviation and ensuring the right options are available to airlines to support their transition plans. One of our main focus areas is to support the net zero objectives and chart the roadmap. We are committed to delivering solutions to support SAF development across regions, leveraging the diversity of feedstocks best suited for aviation, without compromising other decarbonization priorities. This requires a holistic approach working with the supply chain, technology solution providers, well as with governments and financiers.

What your day would be like

You will report to the Head, Net Zero Research and Programs and your standard day could consist of the following technical, research, project management and stakeholder relations / advocacy activities: 
Research to support net zero initiatives with focus on SAF and new technology database centre.
 
Liaise with IATA regional offices to understand and support regional SAF initiatives. 
Support the team to collect, maintain, and analyse data regarding SAF developments across the globe. 
Support IATA campaigns to accelerate the commercial deployment of SAF. 
Support the development guidance material for internal and external stakeholders. 
Support IATA events (content and administration) regarding SAF topics. 
Coordinate, manage, and contribute to industry communication calls or events. 
Provide reliable and timely input and advice for member airlines&rsquo; queries and requests for information. 
Support the team with research and position papers for technical consultations, and industry events. 
Most of your work program will be structured, although at times ad-hoc subject matter support will be required. 
We would love to hear from you if

1-3 years of experience and a university degree preferably in a science/ engineering discipline supporting your contribution to the team.
 
A working understanding of fuels, net zero objectives and SAF in any of the following areas: technical, sustainability, commercial, or policy. 
A strong interest in data management and analysis to develop positions and solutions to complex problems.
 
Experience in an international environment, especially engaging with UN agencies, EU Institutions, international organizations, and NGOs would be an advantage. An understanding of international relations, politics, advocacy, and member interests would be positive. 
Your written and spoken English is excellent and you have strong communications skills. Any additional languages would be a strong asset. 
You can work on multiple tasks with fixed deadlines and changing priorities. 
Good stakeholder management skills and collaborate well with people in a multi-cultural environment. 


Travel Required: N
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Learn more about IATA&rsquo;s role in the industry, our benefits, and the team at iata/careers/. We are looking forward to hearing from you!</div>

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's Sustainability and Economics division works with airlines, regulators and civil society to develop and implement policies, standards, and solutions that support the sustainable development of air transport and mitigate its impact on the environment. You will join the Net Zero Research and Programs team that is responsible for advocating for all climate change related solutions for aviation and ensuring the right options are available to airlines to support their transition plans. One of our main focus areas is to support the net zero objectives and chart the roadmap. We are committed to delivering solutions to support SAF development across regions, leveraging the diversity of feedstocks best suited for aviation, without compromising other decarbonization priorities. This requires a holistic approach working with the supply chain, technology solution providers, well as with governments and financiers.

What your day would be like

You will report to the Head, Net Zero Research and Programs and your standard day could consist of the following technical, research, project management and stakeholder relations / advocacy activities:
Research to support net zero initiatives with focus on SAF and new technology database centre.

Liaise with IATA regional offices to understand and support regional SAF initiatives.
Support the team to collect, maintain, and analyse data regarding SAF developments across the globe.
Support IATA campaigns to accelerate the commercial deployment of SAF.
Support the development guidance material for internal and external stakeholders.
Support IATA events (content and administration) regarding SAF topics.
Coordinate, manage, and contribute to industry communication calls or events.
Provide reliable and timely input and advice for member airlines’ queries and requests for information.
Support the team with research and position papers for technical consultations, and industry events.
Most of your work program will be structured, although at times ad-hoc subject matter support will be required.
We would love to hear from you if

1-3 years of experience and a university degree preferably in a science/ engineering discipline supporting your contribution to the team.

A working understanding of fuels, net zero objectives and SAF in any of the following areas: technical, sustainability, commercial, or policy.
A strong interest in data management and analysis to develop positions and solutions to complex problems.

Experience in an international environment, especially engaging with UN agencies, EU Institutions, international organizations, and NGOs would be an advantage. An understanding of international relations, politics, advocacy, and member interests would be positive.
Your written and spoken English is excellent and you have strong communications skills. Any additional languages would be a strong asset.
You can work on multiple tasks with fixed deadlines and changing priorities.
Good stakeholder management skills and collaborate well with people in a multi-cultural environment.


Travel Required: N

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!

Assistant Manager SAF Programs

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