DY Consultants is seeking a Senior Aviation Consultant to support our growing client base. In this role, you will lead a variety of exciting airport projects, build and maintain strong client relationships, participate in high-level decision-making with upper management, and manage, mentor, and supervise staff.
Key responsibilities include:
Developing Master Plans and Airport Layout Plans Alternatives development for facility improvements (airside, landside, terminal) Airspace obstruction analysis and apron/gate design Conducting operational efficiency studies and delay reduction initiatives Forecasting aviation demand Planning for advanced air mobility technologies (eVTOLs, UAS) Environmental and sustainability planning Conducting noise and land-use studies Data mining, analytics, and research Simulation and modeling for airspace, airfield, or terminals Performing economic impact studies Potential to serve as onsite staff for clients Coordinating with staff and clients to ensure successful project outcomes
Minimum Qualifications and Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in aviation/airport planning, urban planning, civil enginee0-ring, or related field
Minimum of 7-10 years of aviation planning experience
Experience on both large air carrier and small general aviation airports
A strong understanding of Federal Aviation Administration regulations
Familiarity with state and federal grant application process
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
High level of familiarity with Microsoft Office applications
Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with clients, regulatory agencies, government officials, private interests and the general public
Highly motivated with the desire to learn and lead a group of professionals
Good managerial and organization skills
Preferred Skills:
Master’s degree in aviation, airport planning, urban planning, civil engineering, or related field
Experience with software related to airport planning such as AutoCAD and AviPLAN
Familiarity with Aviation Modeling Software such as TAAM, AirTop, SIMMOD or CAST
Familiarity with coding languages such as Python and dashboard tools like Tableau
Understanding of ICAO aerodrome/airport standards and recommended practices
DY Consultants is a privately-owned internationally recognized airport consulting firm that specializes in providing planning and engineering services to all types and sizes of airports around the world. With headquarters in New York and satellite offices in Florida and Israel, we have been providing services for over 30 years and have completed more than 800 projects for a large array of clients. DY Consultants provides a broad spectrum of airport planning, design, and engineering services ranging from master planning, airside and airfield planning, terminal planning, aviation demand forecasts, data analytics and operations research, environmental planning, financial planning to preliminary and final engineering design, environmental permitting, construction management, inspection, program management and final close-out. Airports we have provided services for include the busiest airports in the world, including those operated by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Our clients include municipally owned airports, airport authorities, privately airport owners, airlines, aviation related military agencies, state agencies, cargo facilities and other airport tenants. DY Consu...ltants is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE).
The company offers a comprehensive health and benefits plan and a 401K program.