Job Description:
Job Title: Airspace Flow Manager – Agricultural Aviation Coordination
Location: Florence, Italy
Industry: Agriculture & Fisheries
We are seeking a qualified Airspace Flow Manager to oversee and optimize the coordination of aerial agricultural activities within the Agriculture & Fisheries sector in Florence, Italy. This role is critical for ensuring the safe and efficient use of controlled and uncontrolled airspace for operations such as crop spraying, aerial seeding, environmental monitoring, and fisheries surveillance.
The Airspace Flow Manager will be responsible for planning and managing air traffic flow to prevent congestion in low-altitude airspace used by agricultural aircraft and drones. Duties include scheduling flight operations, issuing flow management measures, coordinating with civil aviation authorities, and maintaining real-time oversight of airspace usage to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
Candidates must demonstrate strong organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to assess weather patterns, operational demands, and airspace availability. The role also requires collaboration with agricultural cooperatives, environmental agencies, and aviation service providers to ensure smooth aerial operation across rural and coastal regions.
A background in aviation management or air traffic services is required. Familiarity with agricultural air operations and national/EU aviation regulations is essential. This position plays a vital role in integrating modern aviation solutions into sustainable agricultural and fisheries practices in central Italy.
Job Requirement:
Job Requirements: Airspace Flow Manager – Agricultural Aviation Coordination
Location: Florence, Italy
Industry: Agriculture & Fisheries
To qualify for the position of Airspace Flow Manager within the Agriculture & Fisheries sector in Florence, candidates must meet the following requirements:
Education & Certification: A degree in Aviation Management, Air Traffic Services, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field. Certification or training in airspace management or flow control issued by ENAC or a recognized aviation authority is highly preferred.
Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in airspace flow management, air traffic coordination, or related aviation operations. Prior experience with low-altitude airspace usage, particularly for agricultural or environmental applications, is advantageous.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in using air traffic flow management systems, airspace modeling tools, and real-time flight monitoring software. Understanding of drone and light aircraft operations in rural and coastal areas.
Regulatory Knowledge: Solid knowledge of Italian and EU airspace regulations, with a specific focus on low-level and segregated airspace for agricultural activities.
Language Proficiency: Fluency in Italian and good command of English for technical communication and coordination with national and international stakeholders.
Soft Skills: Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple aerial operations simultaneously. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, especially in cross-sector contexts.
Flexibility: Availability to work variable schedules during peak agricultural seasons.
