Etihad Airways

aviation

AeropoliticalOfficer

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Aeropolitical Officer at Etihad Airways. Skills: Executive administration, Communication, Coordination. Serve as the primary point of coordination for the Senior Vice President Aeropolitical & Government Affairs, functioning as an executive administrator. Ensure seamless day-to-day management of the SVP's office”

Industry & Context.

aviation

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Office Management, or a related discipline, Minimum 3–5 years of progressive experience in an executive secretarial or senior administrative role, supporting C-Suite or SVP-level executives, Proven track record of supporting senior leadership within government, aviation, or large corporate environments, Advanced proficiency in English and Arabic (written and verbal)

What You'll Do.

Serve as the primary point of coordination for the Senior Vice President Aeropolitical & Government Affairs

functioning as an executive administrator

Ensure seamless day-to-day management of the SVP's office

Handle diary management

and confidential records

Act as the professional interface between the SVP and government authorities

internal stakeholders

and senior external delegates

Manage the Senior VP's daily calendar

and priority engagements with full discretion

Prepare and organise briefing packs

and presentations ahead of key meetings

and manage incoming and outgoing correspondence including emails

and official memos on behalf of the SVP

Handle confidential matters with the utmost professionalism and discretion

Proactively manage follow-up actions arising from meetings

ensuring timely delivery and accountability

Coordinate and arrange high-level meetings

and official delegations—including protocol

Oversee the day-to-day administrative operations of the SVP's office

ensuring efficiency and high standards at all times

Coordinate travel arrangements including flights

Process expense reports

purchase requisitions

and budget-related administrative tasks in a timely manner

and manage official documents

and records with high accuracy

Maintain trackers and dashboards for key departmental activities

Take and distribute accurate minutes of meetings

ensuring action items are clearly documented and followed up

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Act as the professional interface between the SVP and government authorities, internal stakeholders, and senior external delegates

Communication Scope

Exceptional communication ability to draft professional correspondence, prepare briefing materials, and liaise effectively with senior stakeholders

Full Job Description

The Aeropolitical Officer serves as the primary point of coordination for the Senior Vice President Aeropolitical & Government Affairs, functioning as an executive administrator. The role ensures seamless day-to-day management of the SVP's office - handling diary management, correspondence, visitor coordination, travel logistics, and confidential records - while acting as the professional interface between the SVP and government authorities, internal stakeholders, and senior external delegates. * Manage the Senior VP's daily calendar, scheduling meetings, appointments, and priority engagements with full discretion * Prepare and organise briefing packs, background notes, agendas, and presentations ahead of key meetings * Screen, draft, and manage incoming and outgoing correspondence including emails, letters, and official memos on behalf of the SVP * Handle confidential matters with the utmost professionalism and discretion * Proactively manage follow-up actions arising from meetings, ensuring timely delivery and accountability * Coordinate and arrange high-level meetings, ministerial visits, and official delegations—including protocol, hospitality, and logistics * Oversee the day-to-day administrative operations of the SVP's office, ensuring efficiency and high standards at all times * Coordinate travel arrangements including flights, hotels, visas, ground transport, and itineraries * Process expense reports, purchase requisitions, and budget-related administrative tasks in a timely manner * Prepare, format, and manage official documents, reports, presentations, and records with high accuracy * Maintain trackers and dashboards for key departmental activities, deadlines, and deliverables * Take and distribute accurate minutes of meetings, ensuring action items are clearly documented and followed up ## Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Office Management, or a related discipline * Minimum 3–5 years of progressive experience in an executive

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