Senior Level Aviation Jobs
Senior level aviation jobs put experienced professionals in command of technical programs, operational decisions, and the teams responsible for delivering safe, compliant outcomes. Roles are concentrated across Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with 32% offering remote or hybrid schedules, and employers like Ardurra, HDR, and Burns & McDonnell hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
This role is a technical and practice area manager within our Aviation Group and coordinates work with Project Managers to assign technical resources on projects in a manner that positively impacts the business and employee experience. This role has responsibility to ensure direct reports' utilization and billable rates are acceptable. Work at this level is characterized also by working on complex airport projects and maintaining client relationships. This role functions as a technical design lead on projects as well as the technical discipline manager for an assigned geographical region and reports directly to the Aviation Practice Leader.
Responsibilities
- Manages and provides engineering production leadership for a geographic region within the aviation market, facilitating a collaborative work environment and advancing initiatives that support a positive employee experience.
- Serves as subject matter expert for airport design and planning projects. Provides technical consulting on program objectives and requirements.
- As needed, provides technical input with proposals and Project Management Plans to provide accurate estimates for projects or programs.
- Operates as a technical lead as required for larger or complex airport projects.
- Reviews operational procedures to ensure compliance with applicable policies and performance measures.
- Reviews and provides feedback to engineer's specifications, documents, drawings, plans, and reports. May complete these items if needed.
- Responsible for completion and delivery of engineering documents and bid packages within assigned geographical region.
- Attends meetings and presents specific aspects of engineering assignments.
- Works to reduce department projects costs to drive competitive status.
- Develops and builds positive relationships with clients, direct reports, officials, contractors, and others.
- Supports and implements strategic and business planning activities.
- Attends various leadership meetings.
- Performs other duties as requested.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree from accredited program. Minimum of 8 years of engineering experience designing and delivering construction documents for general and commercial airport projects. Registered PE.
- Solid technical knowledge working on airport projects.
- Good rapport with State Aeronautics agencies and Federal Aviation Administration.
- Keeps informed of new methods and developments affecting the organization.
- Effectively collaborates with business and teams to meet defined objectives.
- Effectively manages and motivates employees.
- Sets priorities and reconciles information from competing interests.
WHY JOIN US?
Barge Design Solutions, Inc., is an engineering and architecture firm with diverse in-house multidisciplinary practice areas. The employee-owned company is more than 650+ people strong and serves clients nationwide from multiple U.S. locations. Barge is ranked on Engineering News-Record (ENR)’s Top 500 Design Firms and Architectural Record’s Top 300 Architecture Firms and is a certified Great Place To Work®.
Our primary purpose for being in business is ultimately to create a better life by unleashing the potential of our people, clients and communities. This purpose is supported by our company’s core values because at the end of the day, Barge CARES:
- Collaborate – Help and expect help. Teamwork is essential in what we do.
- Authentic – Honesty, integrity and trust are at the heart of everything we do. We are who we say we are.
- Responsible – We are accountable for our work, our attitude, and our actions. We make Barge better.
- Excellence – We go all in and expect more of ourselves than others expect of us.
- Service – We are humble. We use our gifts in service of others.
We believe that if we are living out our purpose for being in business and integrating our values into everything we do, we will ultimately achieve our vision to be the firm best known for being selected when it matters most.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
AGENCY SUBMISSIONS
No unsolicited agency submissions. Barge Design Solutions does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or staffing agencies. Any unsolicited resume becomes the property of Barge Design Solutions, and no fee will be paid for resulting hires. Only agencies with a signed agreement are authorized to submit candidates.
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- Ardurra12

- HDR6

- Burns & McDonnell4

- Michael Baker International4

- EXP3

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- Construction & Real Estate4
- Healthcare & Medical Services4
- Insurance2
- Airlines1
Senior Level Aviation Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level aviation job?
Employers hiring at the senior level look for candidates who have led programs or teams, not just contributed to them. Deep domain expertise in areas like airworthiness, flight operations, systems engineering, or regulatory compliance is essential. Demonstrating ownership of outcomes, the ability to mentor junior staff, and experience navigating FAA or safety management systems will set your application apart from mid-level candidates.
Which companies hire senior level aviations?
Companies hiring senior level aviations right now include Ardurra, HDR, and Burns & McDonnell, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to concentrate among major carriers, defense contractors, MRO providers, and aerospace manufacturers that operate complex, highly regulated programs requiring proven senior leadership.
Are there remote senior level aviation jobs?
Yes, though many aviation roles remain tied to specific facilities, aircraft, or regulated environments. About 32% of senior level aviation openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with the most flexibility typically found in program management, regulatory affairs, technical writing, and safety oversight roles rather than hands-on operational or maintenance positions.
What makes an aviation role senior level?
A senior level aviation role is defined by the scope of ownership and the expectation of independent judgment. These positions require setting technical direction, making decisions that affect safety, compliance, or program outcomes, and mentoring less experienced staff. Senior professionals are accountable for results, not just tasks, and are expected to represent their discipline in cross-functional or leadership discussions without close supervision.
Which industries hire the most senior level aviations?
Senior level aviation roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate large, regulated fleets or programs where experienced aviation professionals are needed to manage risk, ensure airworthiness compliance, and lead technically complex projects.