Head of Aviation in Essex

As Head of Aviation, you’ll play a key role in driving the continued growth and commercial success of Stansted Airport. Leading relationships with airlines and aviation partners, you’ll identify and maximise opportunities to expand the route network, diversify the carrier base and strengthen the airport’s market position. You’ll lead strategic account management and short-haul European business development, including contract negotiations, pricing agreements and route development. Working closely with travel trade, corporate partners and internal teams across MAG, you’ll help drive seat sales, improve load factors and deliver against commercial and revenue targets. As a senior external representative for MAG, you’ll build strong industry relationships, provide market intelligence and strategic insight, and ensure aviation strategy is translated into clear, actionable outcomes. Extensive key account management experience, ideally within the aviation sector. Strong understanding of airline networks, commercial operations and airport dynamics. Excellent commercial and analytical skills, with the ability to identify trends, risks and opportunities. Strong PowerPoint skills with the ability to turn market and route data into a clear, commercially focused airline presentation. Ability to influence and build relationships with senior stakeholders, both internally and externally. A consultative mindset with the ability to unite stakeholders and lead the resolution of commercial aviation challenges. Ability to translate aviation strategies into clear, executable plans. Experience in business planning and budgeting. Excellent communication and influencing skills. An established network of airline and aviation industry contacts. Every year, London Stansted Airport connects 30 million passengers with more than 190 destinations across the globe. Part of the largest UK owned airport operator group, MAG, London Stansted Airport supports 12,000 jobs on site and generates around £7.75bn each year for the region. Sustainability is one of our core values, and it shapes everything we do. We’re committed to protecting the environment and supporting our local communities. Our programmes include airport and airline decarbonisation, comprehensive education, skills and employment support and community engagement initiatives including volunteering opportunities. We’re building something brilliant at MAG: a diverse team of Journey Makers who share our values and want to make a difference. We’re on a mission to be number one in our industry, and that takes talent in all its forms. With so many exciting roles across our airports and businesses, there’s space for your unique strengths to shine. What matters most is what you bring. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you need any adjustments to support your application or interview, just let us know. We’re committed to helping you perform at your best. At MAG, every journey matters. Our Colleague Communities play a big part in that: Women’s Network, Embrace (Race