Title: Consultant- Aviation Planner
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Chicago, IL
POSITION SUMMARY
The Consultant is responsible for performing entry-level professional planning research, 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 employees and senior staff concerning the compilation, interpretation, 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 drawings, 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.
Develops and maintains electronic data sets, files, runs, and troubleshoots existing programs.
Responds to requests for data and information from internal staff and external clients, organizations, various 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)
Willingness to travel to support Ricondo & Associates, Inc.’s, global project portfolio
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 utilized 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 organizations
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.
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