Economist Industry Analysis Specialist

Job title: Economist Industry Analysis Specialist

Company: IATA


Job description: 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 joiningIATA Sustainability and Economics’ core objectives are to contribute to airlines’ financial and environmental sustainability. 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 advancing these issues that are of key importance to the industry.You will report to the Head of Industry Analysis, and you will conduct research regarding the global air transport industry, monitor airline industry developments, produce forecasts, and contribute to cross-team research and operations.What your day would be likeYou will perform passenger and cargo market analyses and forecasting. You are also encouraged to develop expertise in other areas of the department’s work.
The scope of your work includes producing monthly passenger and cargo market analyses, relevant contributions to other publications of the Industry Analysis workstream and of the Division, as well as producing ad hoc research in these areas.
Work on developing passenger forecasts and contribute to the development of forecasts and indicators of cargo markets. This also entails cross-team collaboration.
Support the department’s commercial objectives, assist with consulting projects, contribute to training programs, and assist with the Strategic Partners Economic program.
Collaborate across the Division, and notably with Economists in the regions.
Your research will provide economic arguments for advocacy purposes.
You will establish relations and regular exchanges with industry experts, inside and outside IATA.We would love to hear from you ifPostgraduate degree in Economics, Statistics, or a related field.
A minimum of three years’ experience in the field of aviation business analysis, or similar.
Autonomy in terms of monitoring and describing current developments in the aviation industry using industry databases (IATA or external) as key sources for generating quantitative analyses.
Autonomy in terms of basic statistical analysis, common office software, and a high degree of numeracy.
Ability to coach and direct the work of more junior staff.
Strong inter-personal and communication skills.
Fluent English and excellent written English. Other languages an advantage.Travel Required: NLearn more about IATA’s role in the industry, our benefits, and the team at . We are looking forward to hearing from you!

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Location: Genf

Job date: Wed, 14 May 2025 02:39:48 GMT

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