director of aviation

AtkinsRéalis

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Overview</h2>
AtkinsR&eacute;alis is seeking an Aviation Market Lead in Riyadh, KSA to drive aviation business growth, lead client relationships, and oversee bids and project delivery. The role requires strong business development expertise, deep knowledge of the Saudi aviation market, and proven experience in infrastructure consultancy.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Your role</h2><ul><li>
Working closely with the Middle East Aviation Market Director, you will support the wider regional Aviation Market growth strategy by providing leadership, based in Kingdom, of business development, client relationships, bid management and preparation, handover from bid stage to project set up and execution as well as live projects where required.</li><li>
Develop your client network in the Kingdom, leveraging existing relationships and developing new ones where required.</li><li>
Act as the main point of contact for our Aviation clients in the Kingdom through all project stages from bidding through to delivery.</li><li>
Maximise the capabilities of existing resources in the Kingdom to deliver projects and support the identification of gaps as part of the strategic growth plan delivering against our five Aviation propositions consisting of:<ul><li>
Strategy and Planning.</li><li>
Design and Engineering.</li><li>
Delivery and Construction.</li><li>
Testing Commissioning and ORAT.</li><li>
Asset Management &amp; Transformation.</li></ul></li><li>
Provide operational inputs to the Aviation Market Director and leadership team such as financial and utilisation metrics, up to date pipeline and bid status.</li><li>
Market and opportunity analysis support.</li><li>
Leads and opportunities generation.</li><li>
Connect and meet potential new customers.</li><li>
Fostering and strengthening existing relationships.</li><li>
Maintaining a network of local partners where applicable to support project services delivery and capability.</li><li>
Leadership and oversight on bid preparation.</li><li>
Other general support to the Middle East Aviation Market Director and Senior Management where required.</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
About you</h2>
Experience and Skills<ul><li>
A proven track record of business development and delivery of projects with infrastructure and aviation clients in the Kingdom.</li><li>
Strong networking, communication and relationship management skills leading to proven successful outcomes</li><li>
Commercially focused, creative, confident, self-driven and inventive, able to originate commercial solutions, yet patient and tenacious as required.</li><li>
Sensitive and appreciative of culture and challenges of working with clients in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the candidate will have the ability to listen and communicate complex commercial solution confidently yet sensitively with customers and colleagues with equal skill.</li></ul>
Desirable and Must Haves<ul><li>
Knowledge of AtkinsR&eacute;alis an advantage.</li><li>
Arabic Speaker, Saudi National is a big advantage.</li><li>
Responsible for business development in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for at least 5 years.</li><li>
Previous Experience in airport and aviation related consultancy services or infrastructure related consultancy services is a must.</li><li>
High knowledge of the KSA market and its dynamics (Airport and Airline developments, competitors, potential clients etc.</li><li>
Presentable and professional.</li><li>
Able and enjoys occasionally working under pressure.</li><li>
Flexibility.</li><li>
Experience of having participated in, or managed production of bids.</li><li>
Experience of having carried out market and opportunity analysis.</li><li>
Proven record in business development and related commercial mechanics as well as an ability to close deals.</li><li>
Bachelor's degree is a must, preferably from a western university.</li><li>
Have worked for multinatinational companies in the Kingdom is desirable.</li></ul>
Behavioural Competencies<ul><li>
Self-starting, motivated and resourceful.</li><li>
Ability to effectively manage their own time.</li><li>
Strong delivery culture.</li><li>
Excellent interpersonal and communication skill.</li><li>
Ability to think outside the box' and generate new and innovative ideas.</li></ul>
Objectives<ul><li>
Assist in development and demonstrate successful delivery of AtkinsR&eacute;alis growth plan. Success will be measured against target set out in the plan.</li><li>
Business Development: Develop consistent and co-ordinated approach to winning work.</li><li>
Support key account management plans for key clients in KSA, supporting the Middle East Aviation Market Director to identify main stakeholders and intelligence on upcoming projects for each key account.</li><li>
Identify several new potential Clients/project opportunities within 12 months of commencing the role, resulting in proposals being submitted.</li><li>
Within 12 months of commencing the role, raise the profile of AtkinsR&eacute;alis Aviation within Client organisations in the Kingdom where A) there is a visible pipeline of future work, and B) where AtkinsR&eacute;alis has no previous exposure, ensuring that AtkinsR&eacute;alis are correctly &amp; formally pre-qualified and registered to receive RFP's'as and when they are released.</li><li>
Within 3 months of commencing the role be able to independently follow up with Clients in the Kingdom to ensure that submitted proposals and relevant opportunities are coordinated and worked on to secure the highest chance of success.</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Rewards &amp; benefits</h2>
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive &ndash; at every stage of your life and your career.
This includes:<ul><li>
Tax-free salary.</li><li>
Life insurance coverage.</li><li>
Medical insurance.</li><li>
Annual leave balance.</li><li>
Company gratuity scheme.</li><li>
Discretionary bonus program.</li><li>
Annual flight contribution.</li><li>
Transportation &amp; housing allowances.</li><li>
Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.</li></ul>
Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
About AtkinsR&eacute;alis</h2>
We're AtkinsR&eacute;alis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.</div>

KSA Aviation Market Lead

RS&H

<div>The Opportunity:
<div>
Regional Leader / Project Director &ndash; Aviation Buildings (Based in the Los Angeles Metro Area)</div><div></div><div> 
RS&amp;H is seeking an experienced Regional Leader / Project Director to join our Aviation Buildings team. This hybrid role combines in-office collaboration with remote flexibility. As part of the Aviation Buildings team, you'll serve an integral role in the firm by conforming medium to large projects to the client's requirements, meeting scheduled milestone dates, internal and external budget constraints, and participating in the selection of subconsultants and delivery of a quality project. This position will determine the needs and expectations of the client and oversees the project to ensure all needs are met, including establishing and communicating project requirements and ensuring the team delivers a final product which meets the requirements and maintains client satisfaction; develop a detailed scope of work, budget, and schedule; provide ongoing communication to the project team, ensuring objectives are clear; direct the project team through all phases of the project to achieve the desired results within the established budget and schedule; negotiate scope and fee with the client under the guidance/direction of a project officer; recommend alternative solutions if project objectives cannot be achieved and contractual obligations cannot be met; serve as a point of contact for the client and the liaison with the project team throughout the duration of the project, including providing regular status updates; provide technical direction and coordination of the project team; provide an exceptional client experience to support marketing efforts to secure repeat business from existing clients and work from new clients; and identify problems with the production and delivery process and participate in efforts to affect improvements. This position may also provide mentorship and guidance to junior project managers and may serve as the primary owner for project quality planning and quality control.</div><div></div><div> 
To be successful in this role, you must:</div><ul><li>
Have a degree in architecture from an NAAB accredited program or equivalent experience.</li><li>
Have 15 years of relevant experience and be recognized as a thought leader, including prior experience leading the work of multiple disciplines.</li><li>
Possess an active license in good standing and demonstrate knowledge of state and local building codes, zoning laws, fire regulations, and other applicable ordinances.</li><li>
Have proven ability to make decisions with significant organizational impact and recommend operational strategies and plans with direct influence on outcomes.</li><li>
Have excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with senior leadership on matters of strategic importance.</li><li>
Have a passion for project management, with PMP certification preferred.</li><li>
Demonstrate strong attention to detail, commitment to follow-through, and the ability to work independently with general direction and oversight from leadership.</li><li>
Be able to multi-task, prioritize workload, and manage multiple projects and assignments concurrently. You must be able to build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, customers, contractors, and other key stakeholders, demonstrate professional courage, and effectively guide and influence others.</li></ul><div>
Typical salary range for this position in Los Angeles is $132,000.00 - $217,000.00 commensurate with experience relative to the position.</div><div></div> 
If this sounds like the role for you and you're ready to join an amazing team, please apply. #LI-RM2 
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.<div></div><div> 
Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.</div><div></div><div> 
Please note: no agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy. Candidates should apply directly to this role to be considered. It is the responsibility of all third-party recruiting and employment agencies to know and adhere to our recruiting policy.</div>
The Team:
<div>
RS&amp;H prides itself as a full-service firm. This opportunity is specific to the Buildings team with a focus on Aviation related building types. As a trusted advisor you will use a diverse skillset to serve the large and small airports of the aviation industry with the support of a collaborative and team-oriented environment among other driven professionals. Join RS&amp;H to define and master challenges, advance professionally, and build strong and lasting relationships. Dedicated to advancing airport and aviation design and infrastructure through innovative design and exceptional project management, we are looking for driven and talented individuals to join our team in an integrated role of Architect and Project Manager, focusing on aviation-related projects.</div>
The Company:
<div>
Employee-owned, RS&amp;H is one of the nation&rsquo;s leading architecture, engineering, and consulting firms, with associates who work hard every day to create tomorrow together. We offer an exceptional journey from start to future. Our integrated teams translate experience into insight, turn challenges into opportunities, and build relationships that are as strong as the buildings and infrastructure we deliver together. We attribute our success to our unwavering commitment to our core values: integrity, accountability, curiosity, and teamwork.</div></div>

Aviation Buildings Regional Leader

<div>WSP in the Middle East is currently hiring for a Project Director &ndash; Aviation to join our team in KSA. The Project Director holds full accountability for the successful delivery of a major aviation programme within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with a strong emphasis on airport design modernisation and infrastructure enhancement. This senior leadership role provides strategic direction to multi ‑ disciplinary teams, ensures strict alignment with client and contractual expectations, and represents WSP at the highest levels with authorities, stakeholders, and executive decision ‑ makers. The position carries responsibility for the complete spectrum of project performance, including schedule management, technical delivery, quality assurance, risk mitigation, and commercial governance.</div>
 <div>Strategic Leadership &amp; Governance
<ul><li>Provide strategic direction and leadership to all project teams operating on-site and across remote support functions.
</li><li>Establish and maintain a strong governance framework ensuring clarity of roles, responsibilities, reporting lines, and escalation protocols.
</li>Drive a culture of delivery excellence, safety, compliance, and continuous improvement. 
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</li></ul>Client &amp; Stakeholder Management
<ul><li>Serve as the primary point of contact for the client, ensuring transparent communication, alignment on objectives, and proactive issue resolution.
</li><li>Build and maintain strong relationships with senior client representatives, aviation authorities, regulatory bodies, and key external stakeholders.
</li>Represent WSP in high-level steering committees, progress reviews, and commercial discussions. 
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</li></ul>Project Delivery &amp; Execution
<ul><li>Lead the overall delivery of the aviation project from initiation to handover, ensuring compliance with contractual, technical, and statutory requirements.
</li><li>Oversee planning, design, construction, and commissioning phases, ensuring deliverables meet required standards.
</li><li>Monitor schedule performance, identify critical paths, and implement recovery plans when required. 
</li></ul>Quality Assurance &amp; Technical Oversight
<ul><li>Ensure adherence to WSP quality frameworks, aviation standards, and global best practice.
</li><li>Drive technical excellence across all engineering, design, and operational workstreams.
</li><li>Review and validate key technical submissions, design packages, and project deliverables. 
</li></ul>Risk, Safety &amp; Compliance
<ul><li>Establish and manage a robust risk management strategy, covering technical, commercial, operational, and external risks.
</li><li>Champion a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with HSE regulations and WSP safety principles.
</li>Implement proactive measures to mitigate project risks and ensure long-term programme stability. 
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</li></ul>Commercial, Financial &amp; Contract Management
<ul><li>Provide oversight of all commercial activities including contract performance, change management, claims avoidance, and budget control.
</li><li>Ensure financial integrity through accurate forecasting, cost monitoring, and commercial reporting.
</li>Lead commercial negotiations where required, safeguarding WSP&rsquo;s contractual and financial position. 
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</li></ul>Team Leadership &amp; People Management
<ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing multi-disciplinary project team.
</li><li>Ensure optimal resource planning, performance management, and succession planning.
</li><li>Promote collaboration across WSP teams in KSA, the UAE, and global support offices.</li></ul></div>
 <div><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Aviation Management, or related discipline (Master&rsquo;s preferred).
</li><li>20+ years of experience in project and programme delivery, with significant exposure to large-scale aviation, airports, or complex infrastructure programmes.
</li><li>Proven track record in leading multi-billion SAR aviation or transport projects in the Middle East (KSA experience preferred).
</li><li>Strong background in PMC/consultancy environments with familiarity in contract administration (FIDIC or similar).
</li></ul>Technical &amp; Leadership Competencies
<ul><li>Deep understanding of aviation standards, airport systems, airside/landside operations, and regulatory frameworks.
</li><li>Exceptional stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
</li><li>Strong commercial acumen with experience managing large budgets and complex contracts.
</li><li>Ability to lead diverse teams across multiple geographies and disciplines.</li></ul></div>

Project Director – Aviation

Global Crossing Airlines

<div>
 
 Title
 
 : Director of Flight Ops Training
 
 
 
 Reports To:
 
 SVP of Flight Ops, Director of Operations
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 Corporate (HQ)
 
 
 
 OBJECTIVE
 
 
 
 The Director Flight ops Training is responsible for designing and delivering learning development programs. This role will influence culture and oversee our crewmembers experience across the company via ground school classroom and various gates throughout the training footprint. The successful candidate must be both a strategic/visionary leader as well as a hands-on contributor with the ability to effectively execute plans. Critical to this role is the ability to collaborate cross-functionally, demonstrate versatility, and effectively balance competing priorities.
 
 
 This role sets the strategic direction for the training department, ensuring all activities align with regulations, company policies and procedures. The Director of Training leads the training department, prioritizing safety and operational efficiency.
 
 
 
 Essential Functions And Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Collaborate closely with SVP of Operations/DO and other operations leaders to drive improvements and ensure high performance.
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 Lead a team that inspires an organization-wide culture of learning, growth, and belonging across a global organization.
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 Coordinates re-qualification requirements for flight crew ground training to establish a consolidated ground training schedule.
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 Directs administration of all pilot and flight attendant currency records.
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 Directs quality control of FAA pilot records to ensure a daily inspection-ready status.
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 Directs entry of pilot records data into the crew system, ensuring daily accuracy of data entry in the assignment of FAA legal Pilots and Flight Attendant scheduled flight shifts.
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 Directs use of classroom facilities
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 Manages the FAA pilot records and pilot training manuals for regulatory compliance.
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 Edits and publishes pilot training manual for A320 family aircraft.
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 Responsible for the flight operations and all related training programs
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 Responsible for Recurrent and Non-Recurrent Training schedule planning and execution to ensure pilots complete training with minimal delay.
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 Responsible for maintaining enough instructors, and training resources to match the volume of students being processed through training.
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 Responsible for the quality of the training of flight crewmember APDs, Check Airman and Instructors
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 Responsible for the quality of the simulators and training devices, as well as outsourced training
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 Responsible for establishing and modifying the Aircrew Designated Examiner (ADE)Program
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 Responsible for establishing and modifying the simulator training/device process and policies.
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 Responsible for budget planning
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 Responsible for the training center facility and lease agreements
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 Represent the company with the regulator and industry organizations to maintain and influence best operating standards and practices.
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 Other duties as assigned.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Skills And Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Airbus A320, A321 experience or type rating preferred. Bachelor's Degree and 10 years of aviation experience OR
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 Five (5) years of FAR PART 121 experience which includes two (2) years of aviation management experience.
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 Knowledge of FAR 121 pilot training requirements and record-keeping systems
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 Knowledge of computer software programs: Word, Excel, Mint, RAIDO
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 Expertise in organizational performance management programs and working closely with senior leadership.
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 Prior experience as an APD, instructor, check airman and ATP license in a 121 environment is a plus.
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 Must possess excellent interpersonal, communication, planning, and organizational skills.
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 Must be flexible and detail oriented.
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 Ability to handle multiple tasks and special projects assigned simultaneously.
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 Knowledge of safety management systems (SMS) and their application in training programs.
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 Self-starter, enthusiastic, dependable, professional team player
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Other Requirements
 
 
 
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 Strong leadership and management skills.
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 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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 Ability to develop and implement training programs.
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 Strong commitment to safety and quality.
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 Ability to work well under pressure.
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 Proven track record of success in flight instruction.
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 Ability to inspire and motivate others.
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 Strong organizational and time management skills.
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 Proficiency in using flight training software and tools.
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 Ability to stay current with industry trends and advancements.
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 Experience in curriculum development and instructional design.
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 Ability to conduct flight training and evaluations.
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 Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
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 Ability to work collaboratively with other departments.
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 Flexibility to work varied hours as needed.
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 ETOPS and International operations experience preferred.
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 Demonstrated computer literacy in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher; with knowledge of and comfort with computer systems being required.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 WORK LOCATION / SCHEDULE:
 
 
 
 This position is based at Global Crossing Airlines&rsquo; Miami Headquarters and requires an in-office presence five (5) days per week, with business travel as needed or as assigned. Global Crossing Airlines offers a hybrid work schedule for eligible salaried positions in accordance with Company policy. Eligibility for a hybrid schedule is determined based on the nature of the role, in-office responsibilities, business needs, individual performance, and management discretion.
 
 
 
 Physical Demands
 
 
 
 The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
 
 
 
 Other Duties
 
 
 
 Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.
 
 
 Global Crossing Airlines provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
</div>

Director of Flight Ops Training

Airport Minority Advisory Council

<div>Apply Here- https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/100/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en 
Director of Finance, X43 
Chicago Department of Aviation &ndash; O'Hare International Airport
Finance/Budget Division 
Number of Positions: 1
(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)
Starting Salary: $133,836 - $150,768 
Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 4/15/2026 
Under direction, in a managerial nature, functions as the chief financial officer directing and managing the financial, accounting, budgetary, and grant administration operations for a City department, and performs related duties as required 
This class title has been designated as a multi-tiered title. Positions allocated to this title code are assigned to large City departments and have been designated as such on the Senior Manager Salary Plan. 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES<ul><li> 
Oversee the development and coordination of section budgeting policies, controls, and procedures.</li><li>Direct and support the budgeting staff's performance to ensure airport sections are adequately managing their budgets to provide proper levels of service to the airports.</li><li>Prepare an analysis of expenses such as projections and preliminary final budget summaries for budget approval to the Office of Budget &amp; Management and City Council.</li><li>Mange the distribution of periodic financial management system (FMS) information reports and highlight the variances from approved budget to all department sections.</li><li>Approve programs, operational budgets, and amendments in FMS for appropriate funding.</li><li>Presentation of reports that compare performance with plans, budgets and projections (i.e. Overtime reports, snow cost reports, etc.).</li><li>Interpret financial and statistical results.</li><li>Perform other duties as assigned to meet the overall objective of the position and department (i.e. approving APRFs, approving status rate changes, approving expense forms, etc.).</li><li>Perform other job-related duties as assigned.</li><li>Oversees</li></ul> 
Additional duties may be required for this position. 
Location: 8420 W. Bryn Mawr Ave, 6FL. Chicago, IL 60631
Days: Monday - Friday
Hours: 8:30AM &ndash; 4:30PM 
THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE 
Qualifications 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training, and Experience<ul><li>Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a directly related field, plus five (5) years of professional financial management work experience, of which four (4) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position, OR</li><li>Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance or a directly related field, plus four (4) years of professional financial management work experience, of which four (4) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position</li></ul> 
NOTE:<ul><li>May be required to work late nights or weekends.</li><li>A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required.</li><li>The candidate(s) selected for hire must pass an airport background check and a Security Threat Assessment (STA).</li></ul> 
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS 
This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected. 
For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html
For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at: https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf
APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here.
ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT. 
The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer. 
City of Chicago
Brandon Johnson, Mayor</div>

Chicago Department of Aviation- Director of Finance, X43

Arora Engineers

<div>Overall Responsibility
The Aviation Principal Program Manager &ndash; Special Systems serves as the senior execution leader for large, complex aviation Special Systems and IT programs. This role is accountable for program-level delivery across major airport initiatives involving terminal, airside, landside, and enterprise technology environments.
This is a program execution role, not a portfolio governance position. The Principal holds full responsibility for assigned aviation programs and operates under the Director, SS Project Delivery.
The role requires deep aviation Special Systems expertise and demonstrated experience leading large airport technology programs within active operational environments.
Essential Functions<ul><li>
Lead execution of large, multi-discipline aviation Special Systems programs from initiation through closeout.</li><li>
Own assigned program scope, schedule, budget, staffing strategy, and client performance.</li><li>
Serve as the primary executive interface with airport authorities, airline stakeholders, prime architect, and project partners.</li><li>
Establish program governance structures, executive reporting cadence, and performance dashboards.</li><li>
Direct coordination across airport IT and Special Systems environments, including telecom infrastructure, network systems, security systems, passenger systems, and enterprise integrations.</li><li>
Provide strategic and technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams without serving as the day-to-day design lead.</li><li>
Lead program-level risk identification, mitigation planning, and executive escalation.</li><li>
Drive scope control, change management, and fee negotiation to ensure commercial protection.</li><li>
Ensure alignment with Special Systems delivery standards, QA/QC expectations, and Director-level governance requirements.</li><li>
Manage assigned program teams, including Project Leads, Design Leads, Design Team, BIM production staff, and external integration stakeholders.</li></ul>
Authority and Reporting<ul><li>
Reports to: Director, SS Project Delivery</li><li>
Holds execution authority over assigned aviation projects/programs.</li><li>
Escalates governance, staffing, or performance concerns to the Director.</li></ul>
Qualifications<ul><li>
Minimum 20 years of progressive experience in aviation IT, airport systems integration, or Special Systems program delivery.</li><li>
Demonstrated experience leading large, complex airport technology programs involving multiple technical disciplines and stakeholders.</li><li>
Deep understanding of airport IT and Special Systems environments, including telecom, network infrastructure, security systems, passenger systems, and systems integration.</li><li>
Proven record of program-level scope management, commercial discipline, and change control.</li><li>
Strong executive presence with the ability to manage complex airport authority and airline relationships.</li><li>
Active participation in the aviation industry, particularly in aviation IT or Special Systems forums. ACI-NA BIT participation strongly preferred. PS&amp;S committee participation desirable.</li><li>
PMP certification required.</li><li>
Professional Engineer license preferred but not required.</li></ul>
Key Competencies<ul><li>
Executive stakeholder leadership in aviation environments.</li><li>
Program-level financial accountability and commercial management.</li><li>
Cross-disciplinary integration leadership.</li><li>
Decisive risk management in operational airport settings.</li><li>
Ability to lead highly technical teams without personally performing detailed production work.</li></ul>
Success Metrics<ul><li>
On-time and on-budget delivery of assigned aviation programs.</li><li>
Effective scope containment and change order capture.</li><li>
High executive-level client satisfaction.</li><li>
Reduced escalation burden on the Director, SS Project Delivery.</li><li>
Successful positioning for follow-on aviation technology work.</li></ul>
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: ARORA ENGINEERS, LLC. (ARORA) - Arora provides clients in the aviation, transportation, education, government, and commercial/institutional sectors with engineering services for intelligent infrastructure solutions. Through smart design, construction management, and facilities maintenance management, we rethink industry needs to help keep clients on the cutting edge and add value to a project. Arora is a growing firm that welcomes individuals with a thirst for knowledge and the energy to tackle projects that help take the infrastructure of our world to the next level.
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this position.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against, on the basis of these factors or of disability.</div>

Aviation Principal Program Manager - Special Systems

<div>WSP in the Middle East is currently hiring for an Interface &amp; Stakeholder Manager &ndash; Aviation Projects to join our team in KSA/ UAE. The Interface &amp; Stakeholder Manager will be responsible for managing all project interfaces across aviation ‑ sector stakeholders, including governmental authorities, airport operators, contractors, consultants, utility providers, and internal technical teams. The role ensures seamless coordination, clear communication, and the timely resolution of interface issues that may affect programme delivery. It also involves developing and implementing structured stakeholder engagement plans to maintain alignment, avoid conflicts, and support smooth project execution. The Manager will provide regular reporting to the Project Director, highlighting interface risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies critical to the success of the aviation programme.</div>
 <div><ul><li>Lead and manage all interface activities across aviation stakeholders (government bodies, airport operators, contractors, consultants, utilities, and internal teams).
</li><li>Establish and maintain effective communication channels to ensure seamless coordination between all project parties.
</li><li>Identify, track, and resolve interface issues that could affect project progress, technical delivery, or schedule performance.
</li><li>Develop, implement, and maintain structured Stakeholder Engagement Plans to ensure alignment throughout all project phases.
</li><li>Facilitate interface workshops, coordination meetings, and technical discussions with project stakeholders.
</li><li>Liaise with regulatory authorities and airport operators to ensure compliance with aviation and infrastructure requirements.
</li><li>Prepare regular interface status reports and provide interface ‑ risk updates to the Project Director and leadership team.
</li><li>Maintain a comprehensive interface register, ensuring risks, dependencies, and actions are clearly documented and managed.
</li><li>Support integration between design, procurement, and construction teams, ensuring all disciplines are aligned.
</li></ul>Promote a collaborative working environment across multidisciplinary teams</div>
 <div><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a relevant field.
</li><li>20+ years of experience in interface management, stakeholder management, or project coordination within large ‑ scale aviation or major infrastructure projects.
</li><li>Experience working with airport authorities, regulatory bodies, or large PMC/consultancy organisations (highly preferred).
</li><li>Strong technical understanding of aviation infrastructure, design processes, construction interfaces, and multi ‑ party coordination.
</li><li>Proven track record resolving complex interface issues in fast ‑ paced project environments.
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Interface Stakeholder Manager

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