A career without limits
As the nation’s flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain.
It’s something we’ve been doing for over 100 years, ever since we launched the world’s first international scheduled air service between London and Paris.
This originality has been in our blood since day one. It’s the spirit we share with the people that fly with us, our partners, and our colleagues.
So, whether you are a reassuring voice on the end of a phone, a smile at the door, under a wing keeping the turbines spinning or landing us gently in far-flung places, a job at British Airways is yours to make.
We know great things can happen when you’re inspired to think big and bring your ambition to work every day, which is why, at British Airways the sky is never the limit.
The Role: Airport Access Manager
Join our Networks & Alliances team at British Airways as an Airport Access Manager, where you will play a critical role in securing, optimising and maintaining access to key down-route airports. You’ll shape the future of our global operations by developing compliant airport access strategies and influencing slot regulations and capacity constraint policies in alignment with BA and International Airline Group long-term network goals.
What You’ll Do:
1. Develop and implement strategies to obtain new slots and optimise existing ones at critical down-route airports.
2. Shape and maintain BA’s slot portfolio through long-term planning and timely response to operational constraints.
3. Influence international slot regulation, airport capacity declarations, and industry policy through advocacy and representation in global forums.
4. Guide seasonal slot planning, submissions, and secondary trading processes, working closely with internal stakeholders and external authorities.
5. Support and influence airport masterplans and infrastructure development projects to align with BA’s capacity growth and operational resilience.
6. Build and maintain strong relationships with regulators, airport coordinators, IATA, and aviation associations to promote BA’s interests.
7. Represent BA in high-level industry discussions, contributing to initiatives such as night-flight regulations and WASG/IATA working groups.
8. Travel internationally to attend key forums and industry events, contributing to the development of global aviation policy.
What You’ll Bring to British Airways:
1. A collaborative and agile mindset with a strong ability to adapt and drive improvements.
2. Exceptional negotiation and relationship-building skills across all levels and geographies.
3. Confidence in interpreting complex policy and regulatory frameworks, and translating them into business opportunities.
4. A proactive approach to solving ambiguous challenges and identifying strategic solutions.
5. The ability to advocate persuasively, influence stakeholders, and lead cross-functional initiatives.
Your Experience:
1. Proven experience in slot advocacy and negotiation with political and public authorities.
2. Deep understanding of global slot regulations, slot governance processes (IATA/WASG), and capacity planning.
3. Strong grasp of the end-to-end schedule planning lifecycle, with insight into operational aviation drivers.
4. Skilled in managing complex data, analysing regulatory environments, and producing well-founded recommendations.
5. Excellent communication skills and a high level of cultural awareness.
Apply Now
If you’re ready to influence the future of British Airways’ access strategy and make a lasting impact on our global operations, we’d love to hear from you. Take your career to new heights—apply today and help shape the skies of tomorrow.
What we offer:
We believe that all the people who work with us should feel valued for the part they play. It’s one of the reasons our rewards go far beyond a competitive salary.
From the day you join us, you’ll get access to brilliant staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways flights. You’ll also receive up to 30 discounted ‘Hotline’ airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family.
At British Airways you’ll have the chance to take on new challenges and move forward in a way that feels right for you. We encourage all those who work for us to consider opportunities right across our business to help you develop and progress.
We never stand still, and we don’t expect our people to either.
Inclusion & Diversity
At British Airways we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important to us and we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to work.
Inclusion and diversity is a key driver of innovation and we’re committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can be themselves. We’re looking for people from all backgrounds and cultures to join us and be a part of our journey to become a Better BA as we continue to connect Britain with the world and the world with Britain.
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