Aviation Business Development Manager

MAG Manchester Airports Group; Stansted Mountfitchet; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

10% company contribution pension

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free parking

Subsidised public transport

Huge range of company discounts

2 volunteering days per year

Free Virtual GP service, available 24/

Care Concierge service

Job summary

MAG Manchester Airports Group seeks an Aviation Business Development Manager based at London Stansted Airport to expand airline networks and secure new routes. You will identify opportunities, build commercial plans, and collaborate with aviation, marketing and external partners to drive passenger growth.

You will monitor market trends, translate strategies into actionable plans, and present compelling airline pitches with strong data insights and PowerPoint storytelling.

Qualifications

• Experience in aviation business development and route development.
• Strong knowledge of airline networks, commercial activities and airport operations.
• Experience working with travel trade organisations.
• Analytical skills with ability to identify trends and opportunities.
• Ability to translate strategies into executable plans.

Responsibilities

• Grow London Stansted Airport's airline network and secure new routes.
• Develop business cases and commercial plans for opportunities.
• Collaborate with Aviation, Marketing and external partners.
• Monitor market trends and inform planning and forecasting.
• Prepare compelling airline pitches using data insights.

Skills

Aviation market knowledge

Route development

Airline network understanding

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

PowerPoint storytelling

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Aviation Business Development Manager

Based at London Stansted Airport - Permanent Position

Why MAG?

Every year, London Stansted Airport connects 30 million passengers with more than 190 destinations across the globe. Part of the largest UK owned airport operator group, MAG, London Stansted Airport supports 12,000 jobs on site and generates around £7.75bn each year for the region. Sustainability is one of our core values, and it shapes everything we do. We're committed to protecting the environment and supporting our local communities. Our programmes include airport and airline decarbonisation, comprehensive education, skills and employment support and community engagement initiatives including volunteering opportunities. At MAG, we recognise creating a first-class journey for our customers starts by creating a first-class career journey for our colleagues and we are committed to building inclusive environments in which our people can thrive.

Benefits

• Bonus scheme
• 10% company contribution pension
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Free parking
• Subsidised public transport
• Huge range of company discounts
• 2 volunteering days per year
• Free Virtual GP service, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• Care Concierge service

The role

As Aviation Business Development Manager, you'll play a key role in growing London Stansted Airport's airline network, identifying new opportunities and building strong relationships with prospective aviation partners. Working closely with the Head of Aviation Business Development and wider aviation team, you'll help develop and secure new routes and capacity, driving passenger growth and revenue. You'll develop business cases and commercial plans for new airline opportunities, provide insight to support account management and contribute to the delivery of the airport's aviation strategy. You'll also monitor market trends, competitor activity and wider industry developments to identify opportunities and inform future planning and forecasting. Working collaboratively across Aviation, Marketing and external partners, you'll help strengthen Stansted's market presence and support both existing and future route development opportunities.

What will make you successful in the role?

• Experience in aviation business development and route development.
• Strong knowledge of airline networks, commercial activities and airport operations.
• Experience working with or for travel trade organisations.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify trends, risks and commercial opportunities.
• Ability to translate aviation strategies into clear, executable plans.
• Strong PowerPoint skills and a talent for turning data and market insights into a simple, persuasive story for airline pitch presentations.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with confidence engaging senior stakeholders internally and externally.
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to build advocacy across multiple business divisions and airports.
• Experience in business planning and budgeting

Equal Opportunities & Reasonable Adjustments

We're building something brilliant at MAG: a diverse team of Journey Makers who share our values and want to make a difference.

We're on a mission to be number one in our industry, and that takes talent in all its forms.

With so many exciting roles across our airports and businesses, there's space for your unique strengths to shine.

Whether this is your first role or your next big step, we want to hear from you - even if you don't think you tick every box.

What matters most is what you bring.

We're proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

If you need any adjustments to support your application or interview, just let us know.

We're committed to helping you perform at your best.

At MAG, every journey matters.

Our Colleague Communities play a big part in that: Women's Network, Embrace (Race & Ethnicity), Fly with Pride (LGBTQIA+), Mind Matters (Mental Health), PACT (Parents & Carers), RespectABILITY (Disability & Neurodiversity), and the CAVU Global ID&E Affinity Group.