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We are seeking a Consultant to join Ricondo’s team of talented aviation consultants in our Atlanta office. Ricondo team members are passionate about working alongside airport management to solve the complex issues facing the aviation industry today. Our firm provides planning services to airports across the United States and around the world, including operational and physical planning, master planning, environmental reviews, and business advisory services.
As a consultant, you will work both independently and in collaboration with our diverse team of planning professionals. You will also have the opportunity to expand your knowledge and expertise by participating in diverse aviation projects. No two airports are the same and no two projects are alike, so if you are a problem solver and lifelong learner, join our team and grow with us!
The Consultant will be responsible for performing entry-level professional planning research, development, and implementation of aviation projects and studies. The ideal candidate will have a familiarity with the aviation industry or a desire to learn and grow in the aviation industry.
Core Responsibilities
- Conduct field surveys, investigations, and collect data in support of airport and ground transportation planning studies.
- Consults with fellow employees and senior staff concerning the compilation, interpretation, and presentation of research data for airport and ground transportation planning studies.
- Prepares draft sections of reports and deliverables based on verbal and written input from others as well as individual efforts.
- Assists in developing, formatting, publishing, and distributing tables, charts, manuals, and maps that deal with existing and proposed airport and ground transportation planning studies.
- Provides advice, technical assistance, and written recommendations on airport and ground transportation 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering or related field.
- 0-3 years of increasingly responsible experience in transportation planning or related field
- Possesses a familiarity with the aviation industry or a desire to learn and grow in the aviation industry
- Familiarity with FAA Advisory Circulars, Engineering Briefs, and other industry planning/design guidance documents
- Excellent analytical skills
- Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communications skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Additional Preferred Technical Skills
- Working knowledge of best practices, methods, and principles utilized in strategic planning, infrastructure and facilities planning, and operational research
- 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.
Soft Skills
- 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.
- Detail-oriented: in analytic and technical writing assignments, the ability to communicate technical information to nontechnical audiences and to edit for consistency and grammar.
- Proactive and effective communicator: excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills to coordinate with teams and clients.
- Highly organized: plan and prioritize work assignments and demonstrate ability to manage concurrent assignments with different teams.
Competitive Benefits Package
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match depending on company performance
- 100% Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- Generous paid time-off program for sick leave and vacation time
- Company-paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Professional certification, licensure, and association membership funding
- Professional conferences and seminars
- Internal workshops and webinars
- Short- and long-term disability insurance coverage
- Life insurance (survivor benefits)
- Flexible spend accounts (medical and dependent care)
The base pay range for this role is $62,000 to $88,000. The base salary range/hourly rate established for a job offer is dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, education, and skills.
Our Team
Ricondo has served the aviation industry for over 30 years. Our team of nearly 160 consultants represent the brightest and most well-respected professionals in aviation today, working together to meet our clients’ needs with ideas, expertise, and transformative solutions. Advance your career with our talented team and help shape the built airport environment. We strive to be a responsible business—one that adheres to high legal, moral, and ethical professional standards. Our pride is our people, as evidenced by our extremely competitive benefits. We are committed to equality and diversity, cross-disciplinary training, and staff development. We emphasize quality and accountability in a respectful, collaborative, and congenial environment.
Ricondo is an equal opportunity employer.
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We are seeking a Consultant to join Ricondo’s team of talented aviation consultants in our Atlanta office. Ricondo team members are passionate about working alongside airport management to solve the complex issues facing the aviation industry today. Our firm provides planning services to airports across the United States and around the world, including operational and physical planning, master planning, environmental reviews, and business advisory services.
As a consultant, you will work both independently and in collaboration with our diverse team of planning professionals. You will also have the opportunity to expand your knowledge and expertise by participating in diverse aviation projects. No two airports are the same and no two projects are alike, so if you are a problem solver and lifelong learner, join our team and grow with us!
The Consultant will be responsible for performing entry-level professional planning research, development, and implementation of aviation projects and studies. The ideal candidate will have a familiarity with the aviation industry or a desire to learn and grow in the aviation industry.
Core Responsibilities
- Conduct field surveys, investigations, and collect data in support of airport and ground transportation planning studies.
- Consults with fellow employees and senior staff concerning the compilation, interpretation, and presentation of research data for airport and ground transportation planning studies.
- Prepares draft sections of reports and deliverables based on verbal and written input from others as well as individual efforts.
- Assists in developing, formatting, publishing, and distributing tables, charts, manuals, and maps that deal with existing and proposed airport and ground transportation planning studies.
- Provides advice, technical assistance, and written recommendations on airport and ground transportation 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering or related field.
- 0-3 years of increasingly responsible experience in transportation planning or related field
- Possesses a familiarity with the aviation industry or a desire to learn and grow in the aviation industry
- Familiarity with FAA Advisory Circulars, Engineering Briefs, and other industry planning/design guidance documents
- Excellent analytical skills
- Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communications skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Additional Preferred Technical Skills
- Working knowledge of best practices, methods, and principles utilized in strategic planning, infrastructure and facilities planning, and operational research
- 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.
Soft Skills
- 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.
- Detail-oriented: in analytic and technical writing assignments, the ability to communicate technical information to nontechnical audiences and to edit for consistency and grammar.
- Proactive and effective communicator: excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills to coordinate with teams and clients.
- Highly organized: plan and prioritize work assignments and demonstrate ability to manage concurrent assignments with different teams.
Competitive Benefits Package
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match depending on company performance
- 100% Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- Generous paid time-off program for sick leave and vacation time
- Company-paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Professional certification, licensure, and association membership funding
- Professional conferences and seminars
- Internal workshops and webinars
- Short- and long-term disability insurance coverage
- Life insurance (survivor benefits)
- Flexible spend accounts (medical and dependent care)
The base pay range for this role is $62,000 to $88,000. The base salary range/hourly rate established for a job offer is dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, education, and skills.
Our Team
Ricondo has served the aviation industry for over 30 years. Our team of nearly 160 consultants represent the brightest and most well-respected professionals in aviation today, working together to meet our clients’ needs with ideas, expertise, and transformative solutions. Advance your career with our talented team and help shape the built airport environment. We strive to be a responsible business—one that adheres to high legal, moral, and ethical professional standards. Our pride is our people, as evidenced by our extremely competitive benefits. We are committed to equality and diversity, cross-disciplinary training, and staff development. We emphasize quality and accountability in a respectful, collaborative, and congenial environment.
Ricondo is an equal opportunity employer.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in aviation consultant jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, aviation management, or a related technical field
- Direct experience with FAA regulations, Part 121 or Part 135 operational requirements
- Proficiency in financial modeling and airline economics tools such as Excel or Sabre
- Familiarity with Safety Management Systems and ICAO safety standards
- Experience conducting airport or airspace capacity studies and presenting findings to clients
- Active or eligible security clearance for defense-focused aviation advisory roles
Tips for Your Aviation Consultant Job Search
Tailor your resume to the engagement
Aviation consulting roles split between technical advisory and operational strategy work. Lead with the type you're targeting, whether fleet economics, regulatory compliance, or airport planning, so hiring managers see your fit before they reach your credentials.
Get your FAA certifications current
Many postings require or heavily prefer active FAA Airman Certificates, Part 135 operational knowledge, or SMS familiarity. Audit which certifications each opening lists and confirm yours are current before you apply, since lapses slow the offer stage.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists aviation consultant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Quantify operational impact on your resume
Vague claims about improving processes lose aviation hiring managers fast. Replace them with specific outcomes: fuel cost reductions, on-time performance gains, or cost-per-available-seat-mile improvements you influenced, even if your direct role was analytical rather than executive.
Prep for case-style technical interviews
Aviation consulting interviews frequently include scenario questions around route profitability, fleet replacement decisions, or incident root-cause analysis. Rehearse walking through your reasoning out loud, since interviewers score your structured thinking as much as your final answer.
Negotiate scope alongside your offer
Aviation consulting offers often include per diem, travel stipends, and project-based bonuses that dwarf base salary differences. Before accepting, clarify expected travel intensity and billing structure so you can compare the full compensation picture accurately.
Aviation Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most aviation consultants?
The companies hiring the most aviation consultants right now include Harris Miller Miller & Hanson, Jets, and Burns & McDonnell, with the largest share of openings in Georgia, Texas, and Missouri, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Defense contractors and management consulting firms with dedicated aerospace practices consistently account for a large portion of active postings.
How many aviation consultant jobs are remote?
About 67% of aviation consultant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies sharply by specialization. Regulatory analysis, financial modeling, and market research roles tend to offer the most location flexibility, while operational advisory and on-site safety assessment work is almost always travel-heavy or facility-based.
How do you become an aviation consultant?
Start with a degree in aerospace engineering, aviation management, or a closely related field, then build hands-on experience either as a pilot, air traffic controller, airline operations analyst, or airport planner. Earning relevant FAA certifications and developing strong data analysis skills accelerates the transition into consulting. Many practitioners move in after several years in a carrier, MRO, or regulatory role.
Can you get an aviation consultant job with little experience?
Entry points exist for candidates without deep industry tenure, particularly in firms that hire analytical talent and provide technical training on the job. A strong academic background in aviation science or engineering, combined with internship work at an airline, airport authority, or aerospace company, is the most common path in. Highlighting any exposure to flight operations data, regulatory filings, or airport planning projects strengthens an early-career application considerably.
What does the aviation consultant interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four stages: an initial screening call focused on your aviation background, a technical round covering regulatory knowledge or quantitative analysis, a case or presentation round where you work through a real or simulated client problem, and a final interview with senior staff or partners. Some firms add a writing sample or financial modeling exercise between the technical and case rounds.
Where can I find and apply to aviation consultant jobs?
You can find and apply to aviation consultant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and experience level, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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