Manager Aviation

ICF Aviation:Aviation is a vibrant dynamic industry that generates economic growth supports employment facilitates international trade and tourism and brings people together. But aviation is also facing numerous complex issues. Join ICFs Aviation practice as we help clients navigate industry challenges be it rebuilding tourism and connectivity after Covid advising policy makers on how to facilitate industry decarbonisation delivering digital modernisation solutions or maximising returns on investment.ICFs aviation practice is one of the worlds largest specialist aviation consulting teams. Aviation is by its nature a global industry and from our offices in the UK US India and Spain we work together as a single global team to offer a truly global solution to our clients. As a member of our consulting team you will have the opportunity to work on projects across all regions and service lines including opportunities for travel. A more complete description of ICF experience and capabilities can be seen by visiting our web site Role:As a consultant in the ICF Aviation team you will be primarily responsible for delivering consultancy projects. Typical tasks include guidance of junior staff handling day-to-day communication with clients and delivering solutions to problems using a variety of analytical techniques.The role is tailored for someone with recent commercial aviation experience whose professional work has covered some or all of the following topics: airline network planning air traffic forecasting market demand studies strategy fleet analysis revenue and cost benchmarking air service development as well as reviewing and creating business plans.Clients are typically airline management investors and airports seeking to understand the aviation market as well as the airlines that serve it. The role is considered cross-functional within ICF - supporting teams with delivery to clients across Airlines Airports Tourism organisations MRO governments and non-government organisations where skills and knowledge can lend value through collaboration across teams of specialists. Holistic experience within the aviation industry is a plus.Your role will also include administrative responsibilities such as developing budgets and scopes of work project tracking and liaising with ICFs Contracts and Finance teams (for which training will be provided). You will also be expected to contribute to business development efforts by building a network of client relationships working on proposals attending conferences and contributing to ICFs thought leadership.Key Responsibilities:Manage small consulting teams on client-based projects;Gather analyse and interpret data in support of assessments;Interface with clients to gather data and present results of studies and analyses;Write reports and presentations to synthesize and explain analysesMonitor industry trends and provide market leading insights;Support corporate growth and business development initiatives such as the development of proposal responses intellectual capital white papers and marketing materials;Help train and develop junior staff.Basic Qualifications: Degree educated from a reputable institution;3 years of work experience in commercial aviation with a focus on topics including commercial strategy network planning/development and forecasting;Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint Word & Excel);Experience using industry datasets and tools (for example network planning tools OAG);Experience managing projects or initiatives and creating structured workflows;Ability and willingness to travel extensively for work as necessary.Professional Skills: Strong analytical aptitude and working knowledge of analytical or quantitative methods;Demonstrates understanding of drivers of airline airport and industry performance;Excellent verbal interpersonal and written English communication skills;Organises written work in a manner that is clear easy to follow and tailored for the intended audience;Ability to work collaboratively with multi-cultural multi-disciplinary teams spread across different countries and time zones to achieve established goals;Familiarity with transportation industry data sources and issues required;Exposure or knowledge of other analytical systems and data visualisation tools a plus but not essential (PowerBI R Python SQL etc);People management experience either via direct reports or functional oversight on a project basis is a plus but not essential;Able to identify opportunities and manage them from business development to project inception;Able to take direction from senior leadership and then implement independently.#indeed#LI-CC1About us:Working at ICF means applying a passion for meaningful work with intellectual rigor to help solve the leading issues of our day. Smart compassionate innovative committed ICF employees tackle unprecedented challenges to benefit people businesses and governments around the globe. We believe in collaboration mutual respect open communication and opportunity for growth.We can only solve the worlds toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are committed to creating a culture where we embrace our differences in ideas and identities. Together our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals.Learn more about what we do and our commitment to inclusion. The benefits of joining ICF:Our people at ICF are our most important asset so we invest in them from the moment they arrive. When you join our team youll have access to a vast array of benefits to help you live your life well.We offer a hybrid working policy which will provide you with the flexibility to collaborate in the office as well as in the comfort of your own home ensuring you are able to successfully deliver the requirements of your role.To support you our employee wellbeing hub is designed to provide highly personalised support across a comprehensive range of wellbeing issues such as mind body finances community career programs and HR support.We enjoy celebrating success which is why we have a competitive recognition program called You Matter which awards points as a thank you for your work achievements. These can be spent on a large variety of high-quality items as well as online or high-street vouchers all with zero tax payable by the employee.ICF also offers a range of competitive benefits which include:Single Private Medical Insurance cover with no restrictions on existing conditions.Dental insurance and an online GP service.25 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays (annual leave increases with years of service).Pension scheme with 5% of salary employer contributionLife assurance paying 4x annual salary and Group Income Protection paying 66% of salary for up to 5 years if you are off work on long-term sick.Enhanced parental leave policies enhanced maternity paternity adoption and shared parental pay.Candidate AI Usage PolicyAt ICF we are committed to ensuring a fair and equitable interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.However we understand that some candidates may require accommodations that involve the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.London (GB80)Required Experience:Manager Key Skills Aviation Safety,Aircraft Maintenance,Time Management,Risk Management,Licensing Documentation,Organizational Skill,Cargo Operation Management,Aviation Training,Aircraft Operations,Communication,Legal & Compliance,Aircraft Control System,Aviation Management,Strategic Thinking Skills,Problem Solving Skills Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1