Head Fuel

Employment Type: Permanent
Contract Duration:

About the team you are joining

IATA is committed to achieving net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050. In our Sustainability and Economics team we take a holistic approach to this challenge and seek to combine subject matter expertise with a cross-functional approach in order to leverage on all the knowledge within the team. The ramp-up of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is the key driver for our industry to be able to decarbonize. Airline obligations in this area will come at a price, and IATA endeavours to help ensure that the costs of transition are manageable. This requires a continued focus on fuel infrastructure, supply reliability, competition, and pricing.
We work across members, governments, and the fuel industry to help drive supply chain efficiency as well as the transition to SAF and other energy solutions. This includes production ramp-up, procurement tools, and the development and implementation of best practices for fuel supply and management. Monitoring developments, tracking impact, as well as providing data-driven solutions for members and supply chain partners are all part of how we can facilitate our industry’s transition to net zero.

Reporting to the Director Energy Transition, you will be part of a multifaceted Fuel team covering all of these priorities, and you will lead a group of four experts in commercial and sustainable aviation fuel. We are individually and collectively responsible for the team’s success, and expect a sympathetic and collaborative management style with an emphasis on upskilling across the team.

What your day would be like

We would love to hear from you if

You have at least 10 years of experience and a university degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline. A post-graduate degree would be an advantage.
Experience in conventional and sustainable aviation fuel.
Experience on the development of data-driven platforms and analysis.
Excellent stakeholder contacts and credibility within the jet fuel / SAF industry.
Airline or aviation supplier industry experience, particularly in the fields of economics, finance, purchasing or operations.
A sympathetic and collaborative management style with strong emphasis on upskilling colleagues

Travel Required: Y 10%

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!