Aviation Consultant/Senior Consultant

Ricondo & Associates, Inc. ,
London, Greater London

Overview

Job Description

Ricondo is a global aviation consulting firm that provides a full range of airport planning and business advisory services. The firm is headquartered in Chicago and has offices throughout the United States, as well as offices in Abu Dhabi and London. Since the firm?s inception in 1989, Ricondo has been solving the challenging problems facing the aviation industry and helping our clients to capitalise on opportunities for growth and innovation. We take a practical, collaborative approach, working with airport operators to navigate complex, business critical issues in a manner that best suits each client?s needs. As we continue to expand our global portfolio and deliver exceptional client services, we are seeking a Consultant with a blend of technical and business expertise to become part of our successful organisation. Joining our elite team of aviation consultants provides opportunities for individuals to assist the largest and fastest-growing airports. POSITION SUMMARY The Aviation Consultant/Senior Consultant is responsible for performing professional planning research, analysis, development, and implementation of aviation programs, projects and studies. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES + Conducts field surveys, investigations, and collects data in support of airport planning studies. + Consults with fellow consultants and senior staff concerning the compilation, interpretation, analysis and presentation of research data for airport planning studies. + Prepares draft sections of reports and deliverables based on verbal and written input from others as well individual efforts. + Assists in developing, formatting, publishing, and distributing tables, charts, manuals and maps that deal with existing and proposed airport planning studies. + Provides advice, technical assistance, and written recommendations on airport planning studies. + Responds to requests for data and information from internal staff and external clients, organisations, regulators, governmental agencies and the public. + Performs related work as required. REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS + Bachelor?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 + 0-5 years of increasingly responsible experience in airport planning or related field + Possesses a familiarity with the aviation industry or a desire to learn and grow in the aviation industry + Excellent analytical skills + Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communications skills + High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) PREFERRED SKILLS AND TECHNICAL EXPERTISE + 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 + Extensive knowledge of best practices, methods, and principles utilised in strategic planning, infrastructure and facilities planning and operational research for airports + Ability to apply advanced professional knowledge of the principles of management, business, marketing and administration in directing, supervising and coordinating large and complex airport planning projects + Extensive knowledge of analytical techniques and related tools including statistical, spreadsheet, database, simulation and spatial/graphical analysis applications (AutoCAD, REVIT, GIS, etc.) + Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with senior executives and staff at client organisations We offer an extremely competitive benefits package with no out-of-pocket premium cost to the employee, as well as a generous paid time-off program and 401(K) company match to eligible employees. Ricondo is an equal opportunity employer. See more at: