Senior Aviation Policy and Economics Consultant

About the role

Egis is looking for an experienced policy and economics specialist to shape the regulatory and economic direction of the aviation industry. The role sits in the aviation business unit (formerly Helios), which advises airports, air navigation service providers, airlines, governments, regulators and European institutions on air traffic management, urban air mobility and airport operations. It is a full-time position based in London.

Key responsibilities

• Advise clients on how ANSPs and airports are regulated, charged and incentivised, how airspace and capacity policy is set, and how economic, environmental and geopolitical pressures are reshaping the industry.
• Take part in engagements from start to finish and manage multi-skilled project teams.
• Act as the trusted point of contact for senior client stakeholders.
• Help grow the consultancy practice by building relationships, shaping proposals and winning new work, and raise the firm's profile through thought leadership and industry forums.
• Travel regularly for face-to-face client engagement.

Required profile

• Ideal background: several years' experience in aviation policy, economics or regulation, gained in a consultancy, regulator, airport, ANSP, airline or industry body.
• Open to candidates from other transport and infrastructure sectors with economic, regulatory and policy experience.
• Good understanding of the European and/or UK aviation policy landscape, such as the Single European Sky or the CAA's regulation of NATS and Heathrow.
• Degree in economics, policy, business or a related field, or a postgraduate qualification.

Required skills

• Excellent communication skills, presenting complex analysis clearly to senior executives and non-specialist audiences, in writing and in person.
• Confidence working with numbers, such as building or reviewing economic models, business cases and forecasts.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a flexible, agile approach to a fast-paced consultancy environment.

What we offer

• A flat, collegiate structure with senior staff having a genuine say in the direction of the business.
• Flexible working, in the office, from home or on the move.
• An active in-house social programme.