This is a unique opportunity to apply your knowledge and experience within the lucrative aviation industry. Bring your economic expertise to assist in delivering a number of economic oversight functions in respect of civil aviation in Ireland.
Key Details:
- Offices centrally located in Dublin 2, near Green & Red Luas line, Tara Street train station and numerous bus routes
- Salary range: €60,000 - €70,000 depending on experience
- 28 days annual leave, flexible working arrangements & pension plan
Responsibilities:
* The regulation of airport charges and performance at Dublin Airport under national and European law;
* Setting charges for Irish controlled airspace and establishing associated charging targets for AirNav Ireland and Met Eireann Aviation Services Division;
* Capacity and slot regulation at Dublin Airport, including declaring airport capacity;
* Contributing to best regulatory practice through active involvement in forums.
Duties:
* Accurate analysis to inform decision making, including benchmarking, forecasting, cost efficiency analysis, performance trend analysis, financial modelling, and other spreadsheet modelling;
* Drafting reports, submissions, and presentations both internally and externally;
* Meeting with key players, assessing conflicting views, and considering how to take their views into account;
* Monitoring and publishing regulated entities' performance;
* Maintaining awareness of economic regulatory practice in Ireland and internationally.
Why this role?
* Part of a small team with key roles in economic regulation of airport and air traffic control services;
* Opportunity to learn and develop expertise in regulatory and aviation economics;
* Contribute to decision-making processes and engage with domestic and international stakeholders;
* Travel opportunities to attend meetings and workshops.
Requirements:
* Postgraduate degree in economics or related field;
* Ability to carry out applied economic, quantitative, and policy analysis;
* Aptitude for attention to detail and accuracy.
Desirable Qualifications:
* Experience as an applied economist;
* Spreadsheet modelling skills, including financial modelling and data visualisation;
* Econometrics packages experience, such as Stata.