Description

JOA# 25-11
DATE: 10/27/2025
TITLE: Manager, International Affairs
GRADE: Exempt
DIVISION: International Affairs
REPORTS TO: Managing Director, International Affairs

POSITION SUMMARY:

Advocate for member airlines on international and regulatory issues by preparing and filing Airlines for America (A4A) position papers, letters and comments concerning doing business and policy issues before U.S. and foreign regulators and international bodies. Develop and manage a modernized international government affairs tracking system between A4A and our member airlines. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Source and develop a modernized international government affairs tracking system.
• Manage A4A and member inputs into the tracking system. 
• Perform analysis and background research on key international issues.
• Represent A4A member airlines at meetings which relate to international affairs including Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) international stakeholder meetings.
• Draft and develop industry position letters, while consensus building among members to successfully persuade/influence U.S. and foreign government decisions or policies.
• Establish and maintain relationships with relevant U.S. officials in Washington and abroad (U.S. embassies and missions); foreign government officials; and industry representatives worldwide as appropriate to deal with A4A member issues.
• Establish and maintain relationships with representatives of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and regional aviation associations.
  Other duties as identified.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3-5 years’ experience, dealing with international aviation issues and other international relations background; ability to travel internationally to represent A4A and members as required.
• Understanding and familiarity with the USG international aviation policy and the elements of a bilateral air service agreement.
• Understanding of the roles of the Department of State (DOS), Department of Transportation (DOT) and Department of Commerce (DOC) in setting U.S. government aviation policy.
• 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 the United States and foreign governments to whatever extent is necessary to resolve an issue.

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 $95,000 to $110,000. 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) plan 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# 25-11.

Airlines for America is an Equal Opportunity Employer.