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Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific & Middle East is a trade association representing 132 members, operating 623 airports in 47 countries/territories in Asia-Pacific & Middle East. The association’s membership also includes 103 World Business Partners, providing goods and services to the airport industry.

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Analyst, Airport traffic, Economics and Policy

Work location: Hong Kong office, or remotely in home country within Asia-Pacific or Middle East
 

ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East (Airports Council International), the voice of airports in the world's most dynamic aviation regions, is seeking an exceptional and intellectually agile Analyst to join its high-performing Economics Unit. This position plays a central role in advancing ACI’s strategic agenda in the areas of airport traffic analysis, connectivity performance, economic policy design, airport charges, regulatory advocacy, and cargo economics. The Analyst will work for Senior Manager, Airport Economics, and contribute to shaping the policy landscape for airport operators across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, and support the development, execution, and oversight of major studies undertaken with external consultants. This position requires a combination of economic insight, data fluency, project discipline, and public policy awareness.
 

Key responsibilities:
1. Airport traffic analysis and forecasting (passenger and cargo)

• Analyze airport traffic data across both passenger and cargo segments, identifying trends, anomalies, and market dynamics.
• Build and maintain traffic forecast models incorporating macroeconomic indicators, airline capacity developments, policy changes, and demand-side signals.
• Produce timely and insightful analyses to support advocacy positions, investment planning, and strategic member engagement.
• Support scenario development and forecasting related to long-term demand, capacity constraints, and resilience planning.

2. Connectivity and accessibility assessment

• Contribute to the ongoing development and refinement of the ACI Air Connectivity Index, with focus on methodology, data inputs, and interpretation of results.
• Support the forthcoming Cargo Connectivity Index, distinguishing between bellyhold and dedicated freighter services, and mapping structural dependencies between global trade flows and airport cargo performance.
• Analyze bilateral and multilateral Air Services Agreements (ASAs), market liberalization trends, and their impact on airport connectivity and strategic positioning.
• Assess the economic and social importance of key origin-destination markets across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East.

3. Airport charges, economic regulation, and policy research

• Conduct technical research on airport user charges, pricing structures (e.g., single vs dual till), and economic regulation models (e.g., price cap, hybrid regulation, light-handed oversight).
• Analyze the interplay between capital expenditure, traffic recovery, inflation dynamics, and revenue needs in regulated vs unregulated environments.
• Monitor regulatory consultations and provide analytical inputs into ACI’s submissions to competition authorities, civil aviation regulators, and ministries.
• Support work on taxation, non-aeronautical revenues, ESG-linked financial instruments (e.g., green bonds), and airport concession frameworks.

4. Consultant oversight and project management

• Serve as project officer for high-impact studies conducted with external consultants on topics such as:
  - Airport competitiveness and investment
  - Regulatory benchmarking and reform
  - Airport retail and non-aeronautical revenue trends
  - Infrastructure financing and investment recovery 
• Draft and manage RFPs, evaluate proposals, and support contractual arrangements.
• Monitor project implementation milestones, ensure quality control, and drive alignment with ACI’s broader policy objectives.
• Coordinate data provision, stakeholder interviews, and member consultations to inform the research process.

5. Advocacy, working groups, and stakeholder engagement

• Draft briefing materials, slide decks, issue papers, talking points, and technical notes for external meetings, including ICAO, regional regulators, and member consultations.
• Support the management of relevant working groups and the regional economics committee.
• Represent ACI in technical workshops and forums and support public speaking engagements where appropriate.
• Liaise with member airports, national regulators, and regional bodies to ensure technical credibility and policy relevance of ACI outputs.

Qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, engineering, public policy, transport studies, data science, or a related field from a recognized institution.
• 2–3 years of experience in aviation, transport, infrastructure, consulting, or regulatory policy environment, preferably with exposure to international institutions.
• Knowledge of airport financial models, economic regulation principles (e.g., RAB, WACC), and infrastructure investment dynamics.
• Familiarity with air traffic forecasting techniques, capacity metrics, and performance indicators across both passenger and cargo domains.
• Proven experience managing or supporting consultant-led studies or policy projects from inception to delivery.
• Sound understanding of the economic policy frameworks governing air transport and airports, including ICAO policies (Doc 9082, Doc 8632), WASG for slot allocation and capacity management, and regional regulatory models.
• Familiarity with the structure and function of international air transport agreements and liberalization mechanisms (e.g., fifth to ninth freedoms).
• Proficiency in data visualization and analytical tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Python, or R); GIS or mapping capability is an asset.
• Impeccable command of written and spoken English, with demonstrated ability to write for professional and policymaker audiences.
• Ability to think strategically while maintaining high attention to detail in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.

Why join us:

• Be part of the world’s leading airport association, shaping policy and economic discourse at regional and global levels.
• Gain unparalleled exposure to the most dynamic aviation markets in the world, from the mega-hubs of Asia to the emerging gateways of the Middle East.
• Work on cutting-edge research and policy frameworks that influence government thinking and industry practice.
• Collaborate with a passionate, international team committed to sustainable, resilient, and commercially vibrant airports.

Application Procedure:
If you are interested, please email your CV to aci.hr@aci-asiapac.aero. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. All Information received will be kept in strict confidence and used only for employment-related purpose.