Government Affairs Manager

Cathay Pacific Airways Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Cathay Pacific Airways Limited is seeking a Senior Public Affairs professional to support the Head of Strategic Engagement in building and maintaining relationships with joint ventures, regulators and government bodies. The role involves advising on aviation policy, supporting air service negotiations and licensing processes, and coordinating cross‑border stakeholder engagement.

The ideal candidate will have 6–8 years of relevant experience, strong English and Cantonese language skills, and a

Qualifications

• University graduate in related discipline requested.
• Excellent written and spoken English and Cantonese.
• Knowledge of international aviation laws and regulations.
• Firm grasp of international affairs and overall political landscape.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse aviation policies and regulatory developments in key markets to ensure compliance.
• Support coordination with joint venture partners and regulatory/government bodies.
• Advise on Cathay Group’s position in policy discussions and assist with air service negotiations.
• Support traffic rights negotiations and coordinate outcomes with partners and internal stakeholders.
• Manage Cathay Group licensing applications/renewals in coordination with internal stakeholders.
• Maintain relationships with key stakeholders and aviation authorities in relevant markets.
• Support Level D manager in strengthening relationships with partners and authorities.

Skills

English

Cantonese

Stakeholder management

Written communication

Policy analysis

Public affairs

Education

University graduate in political science/public affairs/public relations/communications

Job description

Corporate Affairs (CAF) plays a key role in promoting and protecting Cathay’s reputation in Hong Kong and around the world. The team connects with media, communities and key stakeholders across our network, sharing Cathay’s stories and perspectives on topics ranging from our products and services to diversity, financial performance and sustainability.

You are responsible for supporting the Head of Strategic Engagement to develop, maintain and strengthen relationships with internal and external stakeholders such as joint venture and strategic partners, regulatory and governmental bodies with the objective to protect, promote and look after Cathay Group’s interests in accordance with the Corporate Mission. This role is also responsible for providing advice in respect of aviation policy and regulations as well as supporting the process of air services agreement negotiations and air transport licence applications and renewals.

Key Responsibilities

• Item 1 of 7, Monitor and analyse aviation related policies and regulatory developments in Hong Kong and other key markets (and potential markets) where Cathay has operations to, and ensure compliance with all relevant rules and regulations which the Cathay Group might be subject to Monitor and analyse aviation related policies and regulatory developments in Hong Kong and other key markets (and potential markets) where Cathay has operations to, and ensure compliance with all relevant rules and regulations which the Cathay Group might be subject to
• Item 2 of 7, Support day to day coordination and communication with key joint venture and strategic partners as well as regulatory and government bodies Support day to day coordination and communication with key joint venture and strategic partners as well as regulatory and government bodies
• Item 3 of 7, Provide advice on Cathay Group’s position and strategy in relevant policy proposal discussions, as well as assisting with air service negotiations Provide advice on Cathay Group’s position and strategy in relevant policy proposal discussions, as well as assisting with air service negotiations
• Item 4 of 7, Support traffic rights negotiations and follow up with the outcomes and allocations with aviation partners and internal stakeholders Support traffic rights negotiations and follow up with the outcomes and allocations with aviation partners and internal stakeholders
• Item 5 of 7, Manage the process of Cathay Group’s applications and renewals of relevant air transport licensing applications, including coordination with internal stakeholders Manage the process of Cathay Group’s applications and renewals of relevant air transport licensing applications, including coordination with internal stakeholders
• Item 6 of 7, Manage relationships with key stakeholders and aviation related authorities in Hong Kong, Chinese mainland and other key markets Manage relationships with key stakeholders and aviation related authorities in Hong Kong, Chinese mainland and other key markets
• Item 7 of 7, Support Level D manager in strengthening business relationships with key joint venture and strategic partners as well as regulatory and government bodies Support Level D manager in strengthening business relationships with key joint venture and strategic partners as well as regulatory and government bodies

Requirements

• Item 1 of 7, University graduate in related discipline of political science, public affairs, public relations, communications or related field University graduate in related discipline of political science, public affairs, public relations, communications or related field
• Item 2 of 7, At least 6-8 years’ relevant work experience At least 6-8 years’ relevant work experience
• Item 3 of 7, Excellent written and spoken English and Cantonese Excellent written and spoken English and Cantonese
• Item 5 of 7, Knowledge of international aviation laws and regulations Knowledge of international aviation laws and regulations
• Item 6 of 7, Firm grasp of international affairs and overall political landscape Firm grasp of international affairs and overall political landscape
• Item 7 of 7, Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent interpersonal skills

Personal & Application Information

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