Consultant - Terminal Aviation Planner - Chicago, United States - Ricondo & Associates

Description

Overview
We are seeking an
Aviation Planner to join Ricondo's team of talented aviation consultants in Chicago. The position is based between our Chicago and O'Hare International Airport offices.

Ricondo team members are passionate about working alongside airport management to solve the complex issues facing the aviation industry today.

Our firm provides strategic 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 an Aviation Planner, you will work both independently and in collaboration with our diverse team of aviation 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
Aviation Planner is responsible for performing advanced planning duties in research, development, and implementation of aviation programs, projects, and studies, focusing on terminal and strategic planning.

The role offers opportunities for diverse experience in practice areas outside terminal planning, such as landside and airside planning and other general analysis tasks.

Envisioned in this role is supporting senior staff with on-site client engagement. The role may include supervision, training, and direction to subordinate staff.


Core Responsibilities Requirements
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Core Responsibilities Requirements

• Conducts field surveys, investigations and collects data supporting airport planning studies.
• Consult with fellow employees and senior staff concerning compiling, interpreting, and presenting research data for airport planning studies.
• Creates and maintains facility requirements spreadsheet models. Carries out reporting from models and arrangement of results for internal and external presentation.
• Assists in nonterminal planning analyses where necessary.
• Prepares draft sections of reports and deliverables based on verbal and written input from others and individual efforts.
• Assists in developing, formatting, publishing, and distributing tables, charts, and reports on existing and proposed airport planning studies.
• Provides advice, technical assistance, and written recommendations on airport planning studies.
• Develops and maintains electronic data sets and files and runs and troubleshoots existing programs.
• Responds to requests for data and information from internal staff and external clients, organizations, various agencies, and the public.
• Attends meetings and workshops with senior staff in support of planning efforts.
• Performs related work as required.
• Provide onsite support to senior staff for client engagement and coordination.

Our Team
Ricondo has served the aviation industry for over 30 years.

Our team of 150 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.


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 On-demand access to training (Cornerstone eLearning) Internal workshops and webinars Short
- and long-term disability insurance coverage Life insurance (survivor benefits) Team member referral bonus program Flexible spend accounts (medical and dependent care) Transit commuter benefit (based upon location)


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