Manager, Government Relations

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Qualification Requirements:

Higher professional education in one or more of the following fields: aviation, infrastructure management, construction, finance, economics, law, or public administration.

Total professional experience of at least 7 years, including:

• at least 5 years in aviation, airport infrastructure, corporate governance, strategy, or regulatory affairs within a production or holding company;
• at least 3 years of practical experience interacting with government authorities, aviation regulators, state organizations, and shareholders.

Strong knowledge of:

• regulatory frameworks governing civil aviation and airport infrastructure;
• principles of air service development and bilateral intergovernmental air service agreements;
• airline industry development and operational models.

Proven experience in negotiations with airports, regulators, and government institutions.

Strong analytical, managerial, and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategy and Corporate Development

• Guide strategic planning processes considering the airline’s growth model, fleet expansion, and long-term business objectives.
• Ensure alignment of strategic initiatives with shareholder expectations and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare analytical materials and strategic recommendations for the Company’s executive leadership.

Government and Regulatory Affairs

• Ensure effective interaction with international and national government authorities, aviation regulators, and relevant industry institutions.
• Participate in legislative and regulatory development; prepare proposals to improve the regulatory framework affecting the airline’s operations.
• Represent and advocate the airline’s interests before governmental and intergovernmental bodies.

Airport Infrastructure and Airport Relations

• Ensure the availability, development, and optimization of the airline’s infrastructure, including terminal areas, check-in zones, office spaces, operational facilities, and crew training centers.
• Conduct negotiations with airports regarding slot allocation, commercial terms, and long-term cooperation.
• Monitor compliance of airport agreements with the airline’s strategic plans for fleet growth and network expansion.
• Ensure that all infrastructure facilities meet operational and regulatory requirements.

Air Service Development and Bilateral Agreements

• Support the development of air services through participation in negotiations and implementation of bilateral intergovernmental air service agreements.
• Manage and expand the network of international and bilateral air routes in compliance with international aviation regulations and strategic goals.
• Collaborate with aviation regulators and international partners to launch new routes and enhance air connectivity.

Метки

О компании «VIETJET QAZAQSTAN»

QAZAQ AIR was established on April 1, 2015 and operated its first commercial flight on August 27, 2015.

The airline is an official member of IATA and has been successfully certified under the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) program since 2018.

On May 6, 2025, in the presence of Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and Mr. To Lam, General Secretary of Vietnam, the privatization of QAZAQ AIR was completed.

The shareholders of QAZAQ AIR are:

• Samruk-Kazyna JSC – 49%
• Central Asia Aviation Holdings Limited (part of the Vietnamese Sovico Group) – 49%
• Kazasia Holdings Limited – 2%

On the same day, during the Kazakhstan–Vietnam Business Forum in Astana, QAZAQ AIR and Vietjet announced a strategic partnership and the launch of the new brand — Vietjet Qazaqstan.