Senior Consultant

Description

As a Senior Consultant, you will work both independently and collaboratively with our diverse team of aviation professionals located across the country to develop and implement airport planning projects.

• Provide input, technical assistance, and recommendations on airport planning studies.
• Prepare draft sections of reports and deliverables based on verbal and written input.
• Assist in developing and formatting tables, charts, and maps for airport planning studies.
• Develop and maintain electronic data files.
• Perform capacity and requirements analyses, develop alternatives and layout plans, and support graphics.
• Conduct field observations, investigations, and data collection for airport planning studies.
• Consult with colleagues and senior staff on compiling, analyzing, and presenting research data.
• Respond to data and information requests from internal staff and external clients.
• Detail‑oriented: communicate technical information to non‑technical audiences and edit for consistency.
• Effective communicator: coordinate with teams and clients.
• Support for professional conferences, seminars, internal workshops, and webinars.

Requirements

We are looking for a self‑motivated individual with intellectual curiosity for technical challenges, strategic and independent thinking, and a desire to work in a team environment across multiple disciplines. Joining our team offers opportunities to assist in determining the future of the largest and fastest‑growing airports worldwide.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, planning, aviation management, or related field.
• 3–5 years of progressively responsible experience in a related field.
• Intellectual curiosity, ability to work independently and in teams on various projects.
• Familiarity with the airport and airline industry or willingness to learn.
• Knowledge of FAA Advisory Circulars, Engineering Briefs, and other planning/design guidance.
• Excellent analytical, verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Microsoft 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), and visualization software.
• Willingness to travel to support project portfolio.
• Knowledge of general airport facility planning methods, practices, and principles.
• Understanding of research techniques, current aviation industry information sources, and analytical methods.
• Experience with statistical, spreadsheet, and database applications for planning.
• Ability to research, organize, and analyze information to formulate recommendations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with client staff.
• Self‑motivated: identify creative, technically sound solutions.
• Highly organized: prioritize work and manage concurrent assignments.
• Collaborative: work well with staff in person and remotely.

Benefits

Ricondo is an equal‑opportunity employer and offers a highly competitive benefits package, including ESOP, 401(k) match, comprehensive health coverage, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, professional development funding, and more.

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match (performance‑based).
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance at no premium cost (including dependents).
• Generous paid time‑off for sick leave and vacation.
• Company‑paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Funding for professional certification, licensure, and association memberships.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance.
• Life insurance with survivor benefits.
• Team member referral bonus program.
• Flexible spending accounts (medical and dependent care).
• Transit commuter benefit (location‑based).

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance