Government And Public Affairs Manager (Aviation)

TL;DR

Government and Public Affairs Manager (Aviation): Developing government relations and supporting policy development with an accent on strategic lobbying and defending the company's interests. Focus on monitoring legislation, maintaining stakeholder relationships, and drafting position papers to shape the low-cost aviation model.

Location: Based in Budapest

Company

hirify.global is a leading European low-cost airline dedicated to providing affordable and sustainable air travel.

What you will do

• Maintain and develop effective relationships with public sector representatives, regulatory bodies, and key stakeholders.
• Execute strategic lobbying activities aligned with the Group's objectives and low-cost business model.
• Monitor draft legislation and analyze the impact of policy changes to provide internal forecasts and advice.
• Draft official submissions for governments, institutions, and regulatory consultations.
• Develop position papers and presentations to support management in high-level stakeholder meetings.
• Represent the company at industry events and engage in professional networking activities.

Requirements

• 3-5+ years of total work experience, with at least 2+ years in Public/Government Affairs, Legal, Commercial, or Communications.
• Solid knowledge of the aviation sector.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Economics, International Affairs, International Law, or Communications.
• Fluent professional English and Hungarian (both spoken and written).
• Fluency in at least one additional language (e.g., Italian, German, Polish, or Romanian).
• Must be based in Budapest.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work within a diverse and inclusive environment with over 8,000 employees from 110+ nationalities.
• Extensive training and development programs to support career growth and success.
• A dynamic, fast-paced career in the aviation industry.
• Culture based on positivity, dedication, integrity, and sustainability.