Head, Aviation Cyber Security

Employment Type: Permanent
Contract Duration:
At IATA, we speak for the airlines of the world, serving and supporting over 300 of them across all continents. We are passionate and knowledgeable about the aviation industry, and we strive to make it safer, smarter, more sustainable and more inclusive. We celebrate diversity and inclusion in our workforce, and we respect and value the different backgrounds, perspectives and skills of our employees. We also care about our employees’ wellbeing, and we provide flexible work arrangements, travel benefits, family-friendly policies, equal pay and a day off on your birthday. We believe in giving back to the community and encourage our staff to participate in volunteering activities that support causes they care about. We encourage you to join our global community of aviation enthusiasts, and we will do our best to make you feel comfortable during the interview process. IATA is more than a trade association; it is a vision of a better future for air travel.

About the team you are joining

You will be joining the Information and Data Division, reporting to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). You will lead a small team of security professionals.

What your day would be like

You will be responsible for internal and external IATA efforts to improve the aviation cyber security of its members and the wider aviation industry. Key to this is delivery of the IATA Aviation Cyber Security Strategy and advancing policies, standards and regulations for risk-based, outcome focused approaches to mitigate current and emerging cyber threats to the aviation industry.

Your key responsibilities include:
Develop and execute the organization’s strategy for influencing aviation cybersecurity policy and standardization.

Oversee the integration of cybersecurity advocacy into broader corporate strategies, ensuring alignment with safety, security, and operational objectives.

Lead the organization’s participation in cybersecurity working groups, contributing to the development of international standards and best practices.

Provide expert guidance on aligning aviation cybersecurity practices with geopolitical and technological trends.

Build and sustain strong relationships with regulatory authorities, industry partners, and aviation organizations to foster collaboration.

Represent the organization at international conferences, summits, and panels on aviation cybersecurity.

Act as a trusted advisor to internal leadership on external regulatory developments and their implications.

Champion cybersecurity awareness and training programs for senior leaders, regulators, and industry partners.

Publish white papers, position statements, and reports to advance thought leadership in aviation cybersecurity.

Collaborate with academic and research institutions to promote innovation in aviation cybersecurity practices.

We would love to hear from you if

A university degree in Management, Business Administration, Cybersecurity, or a related field (Master's preferred).

A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership or advocacy role.

Proven ability to navigate complex, multicultural, and international environments with exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Deep knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, risk management, and aviation standards.

Strong understanding of emerging technologies, digital infrastructure, and the evolving cyber threat landscape.

Fluent in English with superior written and verbal communication skills; additional language proficiency is a plus.

Travel Required: 10-20%

**Learn more about IATA’s role in the industry, our benefits, and the team at**iata/careers/**. We are looking forward to hearing from you