Senior Manager, Aviation Cyber Security
Apply NowCompany: IATA
Location: Montreal, QC H1A 0A1
Description:
Employment Type: Permanent
Contract Duration:
At IATA, we speak for the airlines of theworld, serving and supporting over 300 of them across all continents. Weare passionate and knowledgeable about the aviation industry, and we strive tomake it safer, smarter, more sustainable and more inclusive. We celebratediversity and inclusion in our workforce, and we respect and value thedifferent backgrounds, perspectives and skills of our employees. We also careabout our employees' wellbeing, and we provide flexible work arrangements,travel benefits, family-friendly policies, equal pay and a day off on yourbirthday. We believe in giving back to the community and encourage our staff toparticipate in volunteering activities that support causes they care about. Weencourage you to join our global community of aviation enthusiasts, and we willdo our best to make you feel comfortable during the interview process. IATA ismore than a trade association; it is a vision of a better future for airtravel.
About the team you are joining
Youwill be joining the Information and Data Division, reporting to Head, AviationCyber Security, Policy & Compliance under the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), as part ofsmall team of security professionals.
What your day would be like
As aSenior Manager, Aviation Cybersecurity, you will support the Head of AviationCybersecurity in shaping industry policies, advocating for global standards,and fostering collaboration to enhance aviation cybersecurity resilience. Youwill contribute to the organization's engagement with regulatory authorities,industry groups, and international bodies while ensuring internal alignmentwith broader safety, security, and operational objectives.
Contribute and advocate to the formulation and implementation of aviation cybersecurity strategies, ensuring alignment with industry needs and regulatory expectations.
Build and maintain relationships with regulatory authorities (ICAO, EASA, FAA, etc.), industry partners, and aviation organizations to foster cybersecurity collaboration and advocacy.
Represent the organization in aviation cybersecurity working groups, task forces, and advisory bodies, contributing to the development of international standards and best practices.
Provide expert guidance on aligning aviation cybersecurity provisions and best practices with evolving regulatory landscapes.
Act as a trusted advisor to internal senior management on external cybersecurity regulatory developments and their potential impact on the airlines.
Support the organization's presence at international conferences, summits, and industry panels on aviation cybersecurity.
Promote cybersecurity awareness across the industry by supporting the development of training programs, workshops, webinars and guidance material for aviation industry.
Contribute to the publication of white papers, industry position papers, and reports to advance thought leadership in aviation cybersecurity.
Engage with cybersecurity organizations, academic and research institutions to support innovation in aviation cybersecurity practices, tools, and methodologies.
We would love to hear from you if
A university degree in Aviation, Cybersecurity, Law, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field (master's preferred).
Minimum of 7 years of relevant working experience with international exposure, with at least 5 years in cybersecurity, aviation, or a related field.
Strong understanding of aviation cybersecurity, regulatory and policy frameworks, and airline or aviation operational environments.
Familiarity with aviation regulatory bodies (ICAO, EASA, FAA, etc.), industrial standards (IOSA, EUROCAE, ARINC, etc.), cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, etc.), and risk management methodologies.
Proficiency in English is required; additional language skills are a plus.
Travel Required: 5%
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!
Contract Duration:
At IATA, we speak for the airlines of theworld, serving and supporting over 300 of them across all continents. Weare passionate and knowledgeable about the aviation industry, and we strive tomake it safer, smarter, more sustainable and more inclusive. We celebratediversity and inclusion in our workforce, and we respect and value thedifferent backgrounds, perspectives and skills of our employees. We also careabout our employees' wellbeing, and we provide flexible work arrangements,travel benefits, family-friendly policies, equal pay and a day off on yourbirthday. We believe in giving back to the community and encourage our staff toparticipate in volunteering activities that support causes they care about. Weencourage you to join our global community of aviation enthusiasts, and we willdo our best to make you feel comfortable during the interview process. IATA ismore than a trade association; it is a vision of a better future for airtravel.
About the team you are joining
Youwill be joining the Information and Data Division, reporting to Head, AviationCyber Security, Policy & Compliance under the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), as part ofsmall team of security professionals.
What your day would be like
As aSenior Manager, Aviation Cybersecurity, you will support the Head of AviationCybersecurity in shaping industry policies, advocating for global standards,and fostering collaboration to enhance aviation cybersecurity resilience. Youwill contribute to the organization's engagement with regulatory authorities,industry groups, and international bodies while ensuring internal alignmentwith broader safety, security, and operational objectives.
Contribute and advocate to the formulation and implementation of aviation cybersecurity strategies, ensuring alignment with industry needs and regulatory expectations.
Build and maintain relationships with regulatory authorities (ICAO, EASA, FAA, etc.), industry partners, and aviation organizations to foster cybersecurity collaboration and advocacy.
Represent the organization in aviation cybersecurity working groups, task forces, and advisory bodies, contributing to the development of international standards and best practices.
Provide expert guidance on aligning aviation cybersecurity provisions and best practices with evolving regulatory landscapes.
Act as a trusted advisor to internal senior management on external cybersecurity regulatory developments and their potential impact on the airlines.
Support the organization's presence at international conferences, summits, and industry panels on aviation cybersecurity.
Promote cybersecurity awareness across the industry by supporting the development of training programs, workshops, webinars and guidance material for aviation industry.
Contribute to the publication of white papers, industry position papers, and reports to advance thought leadership in aviation cybersecurity.
Engage with cybersecurity organizations, academic and research institutions to support innovation in aviation cybersecurity practices, tools, and methodologies.
We would love to hear from you if
A university degree in Aviation, Cybersecurity, Law, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field (master's preferred).
Minimum of 7 years of relevant working experience with international exposure, with at least 5 years in cybersecurity, aviation, or a related field.
Strong understanding of aviation cybersecurity, regulatory and policy frameworks, and airline or aviation operational environments.
Familiarity with aviation regulatory bodies (ICAO, EASA, FAA, etc.), industrial standards (IOSA, EUROCAE, ARINC, etc.), cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, etc.), and risk management methodologies.
Proficiency in English is required; additional language skills are a plus.
Travel Required: 5%
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!