Aviation Consultant

Ricondo & Associates, Inc.•Chicago, IL

1d•$62,000 - $88,000

About The Position

Ricondo is seeking an Aviation Consultant to join its aviation consulting team in Denver, Dallas, or Atlanta. The firm provides strategic planning services to airports in the United States and internationally, including operational and physical planning, master planning, environmental reviews, and business advisory services. The Consultant will work independently and collaboratively with aviation professionals on varied projects and will have opportunities to expand their knowledge and expertise. This is an entry-level professional role involving research, development, and implementation of aviation projects and studies. The position supports airport planning through fieldwork and data collection, analysis and communication of research, preparation of reports and deliverables, development of planning materials, technical assistance, and maintenance of electronic data and programs. Candidates should be familiar with the aviation industry or interested in learning and growing in it.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a field providing a solid foundation for aviation consulting, such as Civil Engineering, Architecture, Planning, Aviation Management, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, or Economics.
0–3 years of increasingly responsible experience in airport planning or a related field.
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 and design guidance documents.
Excellent analytical skills.
Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a field providing a strong foundation for aviation consulting, such as Engineering, Architecture, Planning, Aviation Management, Mathematics, Statistics, Business Administration, Finance, or Economics.
Working knowledge of best practices, methods, and principles used in strategic planning, infrastructure and facilities planning, and operational research for airports.
Ability to apply management, business, marketing, and administration principles in support of large and complex airport planning projects.
Knowledge and experience with analytical techniques and related tools, including statistical, spreadsheet, database, simulation, and spatial or graphical analysis applications such as AutoCAD, REVIT, GIS, and 3DS Max, or modeling tools such as VISSIM, SketchUp, and/or AviPlan.
Self-motivation, initiative to identify creative and technically sound solutions, and ability to work well with staff in person and remotely.
Attention to detail in analytical and technical writing, ability to communicate technical information to nontechnical audiences, and ability to edit for consistency and grammar.
Proactive and effective communication skills for coordinating with teams and clients.
Strong organization skills, including planning and prioritizing work and managing concurrent assignments with different teams.

Responsibilities

Conduct field surveys and investigations and collect data in support of airport planning studies.
Consult with fellow employees and senior staff on compiling, interpreting, and presenting research data for airport planning studies.
Prepare draft sections of reports and deliverables using verbal and written input from others and individual work.
Assist in developing, formatting, publishing, and distributing tables, charts, manuals, and maps related to existing and proposed airport planning studies.
Provide advice, technical assistance, and written recommendations on airport planning studies.
Develop and maintain electronic data sets and files, and run and troubleshoot existing programs.
Respond to requests for data and information from internal staff, external clients, organizations, agencies, and the public.
Perform related work as required.

Benefits

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.
Paid time off for sick leave and vacation.
Company-paid holidays.
Tuition reimbursement.
Funding for professional certification, licensure, and association membership.
Professional conferences and seminars.
On-demand access to training.
Internal workshops and webinars.
Short- and long-term disability insurance coverage.
Life insurance with survivor benefits.
Team member referral bonus program.
Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care.