Aviation Consultant

Core Responsibilities

• Conducts field surveys, investigations, and collects data in support of airport planning studies.
• Consults with fellow employees and senior staff concerning the compilation, interpretation, and presentation of research data for airport planning studies.
• Prepares draft sections of reports and deliverables based on verbal and written input from others as well as individual efforts.
• Aids in developing, formatting, publishing, and distributing tables, charts, manuals, and maps that deal with existing and proposed airport planning studies.
• Provides technical assistance, and written recommendations on airport planning studies.
• Develops and maintains electronic data sets, files, and troubleshoots existing analysis tools and/or programs.
• Responds to requests for data and information from internal staff and external clients, organizations, various agencies, and the public.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a field that provides a solid foundation for aviation consulting, such as Civil Engineering, Aviation Management, Urban Planning, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Economics, or another related field
• 0-3 years of increasingly responsible experience in airport planning or related field
• Possesses a familiarity with the aviation industry or a desire to learn and grow in the aviation industry
• Familiarity with FAA Advisory Circulars, Engineering Briefs, and other industry planning/design guidance documents
• Knowledge and experience with spatial/graphical analysis applications (AutoCAD, REVIT, GIS, 3DS Max)
• Excellent analytical skills
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communications skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Additional Preferred Technical Skills

• Knowledge and experience with analytical techniques and related tools including statistical, spreadsheet, database, simulation, or modelling tools such as VISSIM, SketchUp, and/or AviPlan.
• Master’s degree in a field that provides a strong foundation for aviation consulting, such as Engineering, Architecture, Planning or Aviation Management
• Working knowledge of best practices, methods, and principles utilized in strategic planning, infrastructure and facilities planning, and operational research for airports

Soft Skills

• Self-motivation: take initiative to identify creative and technically sound solutions, and the ability to work well with staff both in-person and remotely in other locations.
• Coachability and trainability: willingness to learn new skills and accept feedback necessary to perform and grow as an airport planning consultant.
• Detail-orientation: in analytic and technical writing assignments, the ability to communicate technical information to nontechnical audiences and to edit for consistency and grammar.
• Proactive and effective communication: excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills to coordinate with teams and clients.
• Organization: plan and prioritize work assignments and demonstrate ability to manage concurrent assignments with different teams.
• Critical thinking: navigates ambiguity in problem solving with consistent, logical, and ethical problem solving strategies.

Competitive Benefits Package

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match depending on company performance
• 100% Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Generous paid time-off program for sick leave and vacation time
• Company-paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Professional certification, licensure, and association membership funding
• Professional conferences and seminars
• On-demand access to training
• Internal workshops and webinars
• Short- and long-term disability insurance coverage
• Life insurance (survivor benefits)
• Team member referral bonus program
• Flexible spend accounts (medical and dependent care)