Ryanair is currently recruiting for an Airport Economics Analyst to join Europe’s Favourite Airline Group. This is an excellent time to join Ryanair as we aim to grow to over 800 aircraft and 300 million guests per year by 2034.
The candidate will work within our Commercial Department with a focus on economic regulation at Ryanair’s European airports, reporting directly to the Airport Economics Manager. Your work will support maintaining low airport charges at Ryanair’s airports, directly contributing to the airline’s commercial and capacity decisions as it grows to 300 million passengers.
Role/Responsibilities:
1. Support the Airport Economics team in maintaining lower regulated airport charges across the Ryanair network.
2. Participate in all stages of the airport charge setting process, including reviewing airport charge proposals, attending consultation meetings, drafting formal consultation responses, and engaging with regulators.
3. Analyse financial and economic data from airports, including traffic forecasts, operating costs, cost of capital, and aeronautical revenues.
4. Conduct benchmarking of airport costs, efficiency analyses, and financial modelling.
5. Assist in regulatory and legal appeals related to airport charges and monopoly issues.
6. Monitor regulatory developments across Europe.
7. Identify and develop new low-cost route opportunities.
8. Represent Ryanair in industry associations like Airlines for Europe to collaborate with stakeholders and influence European aviation policies.
9. Engage with regulators, airports, airlines, and government departments on airport economic regulation issues across Europe.
Requirements
1. Undergraduate degree in economics or a related field.
2. Knowledge of competition and financial economics principles.
3. Fluent in written and spoken English; additional European languages are a plus.
4. Excellent writing and numeracy skills.
5. Strong attention to detail.
6. Motivated, proactive, and able to work independently and in teams.
7. Interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with departments and external stakeholders.
8. Previous experience in a regulated environment, regulator, or policy institution is advantageous.
9. Willingness to travel internationally.
Benefits include a highly competitive salary, unlimited travel to over 250 destinations, a Defined Contribution Pension Scheme, Death in Service Benefit (up to 2 times basic salary), 20 days annual leave (increasing to 22 days after 12 months and 25 days after 3 years), and options for additional unpaid leave days.
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