Head of Aviation – Business Development

This is a unique opportunity for a commercially minded aviation leader to shape Heathrow’s future growth as Head of Aviation Business Development, defining and delivering Heathrow’s slots and network strategies, and unlocking sustainable growth.

Requirements

• Shape and deliver Heathrow’s slots and network strategy to unlock growth, grow our route network and strengthen our position as the UK’s leading global hub airport.
• Build and articulate a clear, compelling commercial story about Heathrow’s value to the global aviation industry, and use this to accelerate delivery of our growth strategy.
• Own and develop trusted senior relationships globally, partnering with stakeholders to identify and enable sustainable growth opportunities.
• Lead complex internal and external negotiations to optimise the use of Heathrow’s most valuable and capacity-constrained assets, including slots, runways, terminals, and aircraft deployment.
• Help shape a policy framework that unlocks growth and maximises airport capacity by optimising terminal occupancy, runway use, and airspace, all underpinned by a clear airline-focused growth plan developed with internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Excellent benefits
• Performance-based annual bonuses
• Share in Success Bonus plans
• Annual leave allowances
• Market-leading pensions
• Private health insurance
• Wellbeing tools