Description

JOA# 25-10
DATE: 10/24/2025
TITLE: Director, International Affairs
GRADE: Exempt
DIVISION: International Affairs 
REPORTS TO: Senior Vice President-International  

POSITION SUMMARY:

Represent Airlines for America (A4A) and member airlines throughout all phases of air services market access negotiations between the U.S. and foreign governments. Resolve member airlines international and regulatory issues globally through preparing and filing A4A position papers, letters and comments concerning doing business and policy issues before U.S. and foreign regulators and international bodies. Provide important facilitation, coordination and industry-wide advocacy functions, specifically as a liaison between A4A member airlines and the U.S. and/or foreign governments. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify and resolve international and regulatory business issues on behalf of A4A and member airlines.
• Participate as a member of United States government (USG) delegations during bilateral and multilateral negotiations representing the interests of A4A member airlines.
• In addition to bilateral negotiations, represent A4A member airlines at meetings which relate to international affairs including Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) international stakeholder meetings and multilateral organizations such as International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), International Air Transport Association (IATA), Eurocontrol, etc.
• Draft industry position letters and build consensus among member airlines to successfully persuade/influence U.S. and foreign government decisions or policies.
• Establish and maintain relationships with relevant USG officials in Washington and abroad (U.S. embassies and missions); with foreign government officials; and with industry representatives worldwide as appropriate to deal with A4A member issues.
• Establish and maintain relationships with representatives of the IATA and regional aviation associations.
• Other duties as identified.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 6-10 years of experience, ideally with an airline, association or government dealing with international issues or other international relations background; ability to travel internationally and represent A4A and member airlines as required.
• Understanding and familiarity with the Department of Transportation (DOT) international aviation policy and the elements of a bilateral agreement.
• Understanding of the roles of the Department of State (DOS), DOT and Department of Commerce (DOC) in aviation negotiations.
• Contacts and relationships with U.S. government officials at DOS, DOT, FAA and DOC that are responsible for international aviation issues.
• Contacts and relationships within the aviation community.
• Ability to understand what issues are important to members and work with U.S. and foreign governments to whatever extent is necessary to resolve an issue.
• Preferable Spanish, Mandarin or Japanese language skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
If approved by department supervisors, A4A employees have the option to work from home on Fridays. All employees are expected to work in the office Monday through Thursday. 

SALARY INFORMATION:
The annual salary range for this position is $120,000 to $140,000. New hires are typically brought in between the minimum and midpoint of the range, depending on experience, qualifications and internal equity.

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS:
Choice of medical plans plus free life, dental and vision coverage; 401(k) with matching contributions; airline travel privileges; tuition reimbursement; and 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave.

HOW TO APPLY:
Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to hr@airlines.org, attention JOA# 25-10.

Airlines for America is an Equal Opportunity Employer.