Senior Aviation Consultant

We are seeking a Senior Consultant to join Ricondo’s team of talented aviation consultants in one of our Orlando office. Ricondo team members are passionate about working alongside airport management to solve the complex issues facing the aviation industry today. Our team provides strategic planning services to airports around the world, including operational and physical planning, master planning, environmental reviews, and business advisory services.

We are seeking a self-motivated individual with an intellectual curiosity for technical challenges, strategic and independent thinking, and a desire to work in a team environment across multiple disciplines. Joining our team of aviation consultants provides opportunities for individuals to assist in determining the future of the largest and fastest-growing airports around the world.

The Senior Consultant is responsible for performing advanced planning duties in the research, development, and implementation of aviation programs and projects. This role will include supervising, training, and directing subordinate staff. Qualified candidates will possess a degree in Architecture, Engineering, Planning, Aviation Management, or a similar field.

The Senior Consultant will be responsible for conducting field surveys, investigations, and collecting data supporting airport planning studies. In addition to compiling, interpreting, and presenting research data for airport planning studies, responsibilities also involve consulting with colleagues and senior staff. The candidate must have extensive knowledge of documentation and presentation media, including planning software such as AutoCAD and Microsoft 365 tools (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Understanding airfield drawings, terminal floor plans, and schematics is essential for this role.

Core Responsibilities

• Provide input, technical assistance, and recommendations on airport planning studies.
• Prepares draft sections of reports and deliverables based on verbal and written input from others.
• Assists in developing, formatting, and publishing tables, charts, and maps that deal with existing and proposed airport planning studies.
• Develops and maintains electronic data sets files and troubleshoots existing materials.
• Capacity and requirements analysis of airport facilities, alternatives development, layout plans, and graphics support.
• Conducts field observations and investigations and collects data supporting airport planning studies.
• Consult with fellow employees and senior staff concerning compiling, analyzing, and presenting research data for airport planning studies.
• Responds to requests for data and information from internal staff and external clients.
  
  

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a field that provides a strong foundation for aviation consulting, such as Airport Engineering, Architecture, Planning, Aviation Management,

• Four years of experience with increasing responsibility in a related field.
• Intellectual curiosity to learn, self-educate, and be comfortable working independently and in a team environment on various projects and tasks.
• Possesses familiarity with the airport and airline industry or a desire to learn and grow in the aviation industry
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Exceptional verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
• High proficiency in various analytical, production, and visualization software, including but not limited to AutoCAD, Revit, Sketch-Up, or other visualization software, and Microsoft 365 products, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Willingness to travel to support Ricondo’s project portfolio
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Airport Security Badge
  
  

Preferred Technical Skills

Master’s degree in a field that provides a strong foundation for aviation consulting, such as Airport Engineering, Architecture, Planning, Aviation Management, Extensive knowledge of best practices, methods, and principles utilized in strategic planning, infrastructure and facilities planning, and operational research for airports.

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT), Professional Engineer (PE), AAAE Certified Member (CM), Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Ability to apply advanced professional knowledge of management, business, marketing, and administration principles in directing, supervising, and coordinating large and complex airport planning projects.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with staff at client organizations.
• Knowledge of analytical techniques and related tools, including statistical, spreadsheet, database, simulation, and spatial/graphical analysis applications.
  
  

Soft Skills

• Self-motivated
• Desire to collaborate/work with other team members
• Leadership skills
• Detail-oriented
• Proactive and effective communicator
• Highly organized
  
  

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 (Cornerstone eLearning)
• Internal workshops and webinars
• Short- and long-term disability insurance coverage
• Life insurance (survivor benefits)
• Team member referral bonus program
• Flexible spending accounts (medical and dependent care)
• Transit commuter benefit (based upon location)
  
  

The base pay range for this role is $74,786 to $112,178. The base salary range/hourly rate established for a job offer is dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, education, and skills.

Our Team

Ricondo has served the aviation industry for over 30 years. Our team of nearly 160 consultants represents the brightest and most well-respected professionals in aviation today, working together to meet our client’s needs with ideas, expertise, and transformative solutions. Advance your career with our talented team and help shape the built airport environment. We strive to be a responsible business—one that adheres to high legal, moral, and ethical professional standards. Our pride is in our people, as evidenced by our extremely competitive benefits. We are committed to equality, diversity, cross-disciplinary training, and staff development. We emphasize quality and accountability in a respectful, collaborative, and congenial environment.

Ricondo is an equal-opportunity employer