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Remote: Hybrid
Join our team at TUI Airline and lead our strategic slot management efforts to secure our future growth and competitiveness in the aviation industry.
This vacancy can be located at any of our headquarters of our AOC locations – namely Luton, Rijswijk, Zaventem, Stockholm or Hannover. We are happy to consider the role on a hybrid working model basis with a minimum of 2 days per week onsite at your local office (and/or in line with local office attendance requirements). Some international travel between our AOC locations should be expected.
Applications close 24 May 2026.
ABOUT OUR OFFER
Personal benefits: Attractive remuneration, generous travel benefits, extensive health & well-being support, and more.Flexible working: Work is something you do, not somewhere you go. We encourage a healthy work-life balance with a dynamic working environment.A career to shape: Access the TUI Learning Hub to level-up and reach your ambitions.Broaden your network: We champion intercultural collaboration and provide opportunities to work on global projects and teams.Community: Get involved with incredible local charity and sustainability initiatives like the TUI Care Foundation.
ABOUT THE JOB
You’ll develop and lead the long-term slot strategy across all TUI AOCs and regions, ensuring alignment with commercial ambitions and maintaining a robust slot portfolio at strategically critical airports.We’ll rely on you to represent TUI in global and regional slot governance forums, building strong relationships with slot coordinators, regulators, and airport authorities to influence policy and defend our interests.Working closely with Commercial, Operations, Fleet, and Finance teams, you’ll ensure slot considerations are fully integrated into network and investment strategies.Leading strategic slot acquisitions, trades, and partnerships with industry stakeholders will be a key part of your role, maximizing long-term value while maintaining regulatory compliance.Your oversight will ensure robust governance around slot usage, complying with IATA Worldwide Slot Guidelines, EU regulations, and local requirements while proactively monitoring slot performance.Driving analytical capability to model slot scenarios and evaluate slot-related investments, you’ll provide data-driven insights to inform long-term planning and board-level decision making.
ABOUT YOU
You have deep expertise in slot management with experience in slot strategy, planning, and coordination in a multi-AOC or international airline environment.Strategic and regulatory knowledge is essential, with proven understanding of IATA WSG, EU Slot Regulation, and global slot processes.Your advanced stakeholder influence skills have been demonstrated through engaging with regulators, airport authorities, and slot coordinators at senior levels.Commercial and analytical thinking allows you to connect slot strategy with broader commercial outcomes and network planning.The ability to anticipate future challenges in slot access and lead proactive solutions across a global organization is part of your skillset.Working in a matrix environment comes naturally to you, with proven ability to align diverse internal stakeholders around a common strategy.Problem-solving under pressure is one of your strengths, finding pragmatic solutions that protect long-term value while balancing short-term realities.Experience working across multiple geographies, regulatory environments, and cultures has given you strong intercultural communication skills.Your leadership presence enables you to influence without direct authority and elevate the strategic importance of slot management across the airline.Strong business English both written and verbal is required for this role.
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From a workplace to a place to belong. At TUI we embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, encouraging everyone to come as you are, because together, our potential is limitless.
We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities and impairments so if you require any support, please do let us know.
SECURITY STATEMENT
At TUI, safety is our top priority. We conduct thorough background checks on all employees who join our Airline. Rest assured; we’ll guide you on the necessary information you need to provide at each stage.
Please note that if you are applying for a role in the UK, you must ensure you can provide a full 5 years referencing, plus a criminal record check for all countries you’ve resided in for more than 6 months in the past 5 years (some costs may apply).
