Director Government Relations m/w/d

Government Relations – Director m/w/d, Germany and CEE (hybrid)

THE OPPORTUNITY 

Honeywell Aerospace is seeking a Director of Government Relations m/w/d, Germany and CEE, to lead engagement with the German and other CEE government, parliament, regulators, and key external stakeholders and serve as an expert guide within Honeywell Aerospace enabling business growth in the region. Germany will be the focal marketplace with additional emphasis on Poland and Czechia and overall coverage of CEE. Based in Berlin, this role will represent Honeywell Aerospace’s interests, guiding internal actions impacted by German, Polish, Czech and other CEE government policies and actions, while shaping external government community engagement across civil aviation, defense, industrial strategy, aviation safety and certification, trade, sustainability, and emerging aerospace technologies to achieve optimal business outcomes. 

This position reports to the Senior Director, Government Relations, Europe located in Brussels and is part of the global government relations team led from Washington, DC. 

The Director will serve as a senior strategic interface between German government decision-makers and Honeywell Aerospace business leaders, ensuring alignment between public policy outcomes and the company’s operational, manufacturing, and technology priorities. A key responsibility is to drive a cohesive Germany and CEE government relations strategy and enable favorable business outcomes by building strong relationships across national and local governments, including the government relations counterparts in the European Union and its institutions, and NATO.

You will influence policy in aviation, defense, sustainability, trade and innovation, advocating on behalf of Honeywell Aerospace’s broad portfolio of advanced aerospace and defense technologies. This role represents a unique opportunity to design and execute an integrated Government Relations strategy that strengthens Honeywell Aerospace’s position with policymakers and strategic stakeholders in Germany, the CEE region and across Europe.

OUR BUSINESS IN GERMANY, CZECHIA AND POLAND

Honeywell Aerospace became a fully independent company on June 29th, positioning itself as a global aerospace and defense leader. We total 36,000 talented employees globally. Honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on virtually every commercial, defense, and space aircraft in the world. We build aircraft engines, cockpit and cabin electronics, wireless connectivity systems, mechanical components, and navigation components. Our solutions create healthier air travel, more fuel-efficient and better-maintained aircraft, more direct and on-time flight arrivals, safer skies and airports, and more comfortable flights, along with several innovations and services that reflect exciting and emerging new transportation methods such as autonomous and supersonic flights. To learn more, please check our website here.

Across Europe, Honeywell Aerospace delivers cutting‑edge aerospace technologies and manufacturing excellence, with a workforce of about 4,000 employees. Our sites in Germany – Raunheim and Maintal - anchor the region’s capability in avionics, flight control systems, propulsion components, and next‑generation aerospace system innovation, supported by Germany’s advanced engineering ecosystem. Our presence in Czechia – Brno, Olomouc and Prague – testify of our long-standing presence in the country, working on advanced avionics including flight management, navigation, communications, and research for next‑generation connectivity solutions, as well as precision manufacturing. Finally, our side in Krakow, Poland is providing engineering solutions (software, cybersecurity, program management). 

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL AEROSPACE

We offer a highly competitive compensation package that reflects the seniority and impact of this role, along with strong opportunities for professional growth within Honeywell Aerospace. In addition to an attractive salary, our benefits package includes a comprehensive pension and medical insurance plan. This benefits package is designed to support your well‑being, work–life balance, and long‑term career development.