Aviation Consultant
About The Position
Ricondo is seeking an Aviation Consultant to join its team in the Atlanta office. The role supports airport and ground transportation planning projects for clients in the United States and internationally. Consultants work independently and collaboratively with planning professionals and have opportunities to contribute to a variety of aviation projects while developing their knowledge of the industry. This is an entry-level professional planning role focused on research, development, and implementation for aviation projects and studies. The position is suited to someone familiar with aviation or motivated to learn about the industry. Ricondo describes its work environment as respectful, collaborative, and congenial, and highlights staff development, cross-disciplinary training, and equality and diversity.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related field.
- 0–3 years of increasingly responsible experience in transportation planning or a related field.
- Familiarity with the aviation industry or a desire to learn and grow in the 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.
- Self-motivation, initiative, and ability to identify creative and technically sound solutions and work with staff in person and remotely.
- Attention to detail in analytical and technical writing, ability to explain technical information to nontechnical audiences, and ability to edit for consistency and grammar.
- Ability to communicate proactively and effectively with teams and clients.
- Strong organization, work prioritization, and ability to manage concurrent assignments with different teams.
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of best practices, methods, and principles used in strategic planning, infrastructure and facilities planning, and operational research.
- Knowledge or experience with analytical techniques and tools such as statistical, spreadsheet, database, simulation, and spatial or graphical analysis applications.
- Experience with applications such as AutoCAD, REVIT, GIS, or 3DS Max, or modelling tools such as VISSIM, SketchUp, or AviPlan.
Responsibilities
- Conduct field surveys and investigations and collect data for airport and ground transportation planning studies.
- Consult with fellow employees and senior staff on compiling, interpreting, and presenting research data.
- Prepare draft sections of reports and deliverables using input from others and individual work.
- Assist with developing, formatting, publishing, and distributing tables, charts, manuals, and maps for planning studies.
- Provide advice, technical assistance, and written recommendations on airport and ground transportation 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, 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 time.
- Company-paid holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Funding for professional certification, licensure, and association membership.
- Professional conferences and seminars.
- Internal workshops and webinars.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance coverage.
- Life insurance (survivor benefits).
- Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
