Economist Market Specialist

Employment Type: Permanent
Contract Duration:

About the team you are joining

IATA Sustainability and Economics’ core objectives are to contribute to airlines’ financial sustainability and advance the industry towards the goal of net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050. In this capacity, we provide our airline members with sustainability and economic analyses, tools, and support that allows them to meet present and future obligations, measure themselves against the overall industry’s performance, and that supports their advocacy. Our division aims to be the leading research body in terms of air transportation, and we have a central role in helping to shape the thinking of the industry.
You will report to the Head of Industry Analysis and you will develop expertise in the tools, techniques and practice of passenger and cargo market analysis and forecasting.

What your day would be like

Your main task will be to help our member airlines understand key passenger and cargo market developments, issues and prospects through your research publications and presentations. You will also work closely with our Corporate Communications department. You will develop an expertise in passenger and cargo market analysis and forecasting. You are also encouraged to develop expertise in other areas of the department’s work.

The scope of your work includes supporting the team and undertaking work yourself regarding notably monthly passenger and cargo market analyses, the quarterly chartbook, ad hoc research on industry traffic issues, and collaborate on our forecasts of passenger and cargo traffic

There will also be opportunities to present our research to inside and outside audiences, and to participate in cross-team and cross-IATA research projects and other missions.

We would love to hear from you if

• You are a recent graduate with a bachelor’s or a master’s degree in economics or a related subject;
• Advanced quantitative and statistical analysis skills including practical experience in the interpretation, application and presentation of detailed statistical data;
• Strong English written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex concepts to a non-technical audience. Other languages an advantage.
• Solid organization and time management skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of the aviation industry and air transport markets would be an advantage.

Travel Required: N

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 atiata/careers/. We are looking forward to hearing from you!