Consultant

Overview

Entry-level aviation consultant performing airport planning research, analysis, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• field surveys
• data management
• program troubleshooting
• data requests
• publication prep
• report drafting

Tasks

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

Requirements

• bachelor’s
• master’s
• autocad
• revit
• gis
• analytical

What You Bring

-Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communications skills -Possesses a familiarity with the aviation industry or a desire to learn and grow in the aviation industry -Bachelor’s degree in a field that provides a solid foundation for aviation consulting, such as Civil Engineering, Architecture, Planning, Aviation Management, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, or Economics -Proactive and effective communicator: excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills to coordinate with teams and clients. -Master’s degree in a field that provides a strong foundation for aviation consulting, such as Engineering, Architecture, Planning, Aviation Management, Mathematics, Statistics, Business Administration, Finance, or Economics -Detail-oriented: in analytic and technical writing assignments, the ability to communicate technical information to nontechnical audiences and to edit for consistency and grammar. -Working knowledge of best practices, methods, and principles utilized in strategic planning, infrastructure and facilities planning, and operational research for airports -Knowledge and experience with analytical techniques and related tools including statistical, spreadsheet, database, simulation, spatial/graphical analysis applications (AutoCAD, REVIT, GIS, 3DS Max, etc.), or modelling tools such as VISSIM, SketchUp, and/or AviPlan. -Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) -Excellent analytical skills -Highly organized: plan and prioritize work assignments and demonstrate ability to manage concurrent assignments with different teams. -0-3 years of increasingly responsible experience in airport planning or related field -Familiarity with FAA Advisory Circulars, Engineering Briefs, and other industry planning/design guidance documents -Ability to apply principles of management, business, marketing, and administration in supporting large and complex airport planning projects -Self-motivated: initiative to identify creative and technically sound solutions, and ability to work well with staff both in-person and remotely in other locations.

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Benefits

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

About Ricondo & Associates, Inc.

-Grew from a boutique advisory to a global consultancy with offices across the U.S. and in London. -Maintains deep specialism in aviation-centric domains: business advisory, financial strategy, facilities & operations, and environmental planning. -Under its proprietary V3CTOR™ process, it ensures quality across discovery, development, and delivery phases. -Notable achievements include the first joint FAA-community airport noise study and major terminal redevelopment at PIT.

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