Regulatory Manager

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Wizz Air is a leading European low-cost airline. Our mission is to provide affordable and reliable air travel to everyone, everywhere, while minimizing our environmental impact. We are proud to foster a diverse and inclusive team of over 8,000 employees from more than 100 nationalities, who share our values of inclusivity, positivity, dedication, integrity, and sustainability.

As a rapidly expanding airline, we offer exciting career opportunities across a range of functions, from flight operations to engineering, customer experience, finance, and more. We provide extensive training and development opportunities to help our employees grow and succeed in their roles. Joining Wizz Air means joining a team that is passionate about aviation, dedicated to excellence, and committed to making air travel accessible and sustainable for all. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in the aviation industry, we welcome you to explore our job opportunities and become a part of our success story.

Regulatory Manager 

Based in Budapest 

Purpose of the role:

The Regulatory Manager will play a central role in driving Wizz Air’s regulatory strategy and securing critical market access, enabling the company’s growth into new, often highly regulated, markets. The role will oversee the management of the Group’s regulatory affairs, and traffic rights working closely with leadership across commercial, legal, and operational teams. The Regulatory Manager will report directly to the Head of Government and Public Affairs and collaborate extensively cross functionally to ensure regulatory strategies align with Wizz Air’s overall business objectives.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and employee bonus scheme
• Unlimited number of significantly discounted and confirmed seating tickets, giving access to a continuously growing network of destinations
• Relocation package (if applicable) 
• Life insurance
• Instant impact, from any level of the organisation, exposure to C-suite management
• Fast career progression, internal mobility and talent management supported by training opportunities (Wizz Academy and bespoke trainings)
• True international and multi-cultural work environment, passionate, driven and diverse teams

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the company’s efforts to secure market access to new countries and jurisdictions, particularly those with complex regulatory environments.
• Develop and execute regulatory strategies that support Wizz Air’s long-term business objectives, including expansion into new regions and launching new routes.
• Manage the Group’s traffic rights portfolio, including procuring designations, extra-bilateral rights, and other operating permissions to support market expansion.
• Oversee the Foreign Airline Registration process for entering new countries and ensure compliance with local regulations.
• Proactively identify and mitigate regulatory risks that could impact operational continuity, including working to avoid fines, delays, or disruptions.
• Drive close collaboration with Commercial, Legal, Compliance, and Operations teams to align regulatory strategies with Wizz Air’s business goals and ensure execution.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with industry regulators, Civil Aviation Authorities, and other key stakeholders across the network.
• Lead the automation and optimization of processes, driving continuous improvement in efficiency and compliance.
• Implement best practices to improve approval timelines and ensure Wizz Air remains agile in securing critical regulatory approvals.
• Act as a key representative for Wizz Air in advocacy efforts, influencing regulatory policies and lobbying for industry standards that support the company's objectives.
• Stay informed on global regulatory trends and changes, and ensure the company remains ahead of evolving regulations.

Requirements:

• A completed university degree in a relevant field (e.g., Law, Business, Aviation, Finance).
• Preferably experience in regulatory affairs, aviation law, and traffic rights management.
• Desired experience in both Commercial and Operational areas of an airline, with a deep understanding of aviation regulatory landscapes, international market entry, and cross-border regulatory requirements.
• Strong track record of successfully securing market access and regulatory approvals in complex, highly regulated markets is an advantage.

Skills:

• Strong strategic thinking, with the ability to align regulatory strategies with broader business goals.
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with a business-oriented mindset.
• Ability to analyse and understand regulations and other legal documents.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, including the ability to present complex information to senior leadership and external stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities, with experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Fluency in English (both spoken and written), minimum level C1.
• Ability to work in Budapest, Hungary, and willingness to travel as required.

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When applying, please only provide valid information regarding your educational background and certificates, as the original documents will be requested during the hiring process.

We look forward to meeting you and learning more about your skills and experience. Join the Wizz Air team and discover the world of opportunities.