Aviation Lead

Aecom; Townsville City; Hybrid; AUD 180.000 - 260.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible work arrangements

Hybrid work options

Professional development opportunities

Global career opportunities

Zusammenfassung

AECOM is seeking a seasoned aviation and pavements leader to guide our Melbourne team, delivering projects for major road authorities and defence clients across ANZ. You will drive engineering excellence, manage client relationships and shape growth strategies with senior partners.

You will collaborate with global aviation networks, contribute to technical training programs, and lead multidisciplinary teams across design and construction phases.

Qualifikationen

• 15+ years of experience in airside infrastructure engineering design and aviation pavement design.
• Experience in leading development, capture and delivery of major aviation projects.
• Experience in project delivery/leadership as Project Director/PM, design management, and construction monitoring.

Aufgaben

• Lead and inspire the Aviation & Pavements team in Melbourne and ANZ.
• Drive technical excellence across the ANZ Aviation portfolio.
• Develop business growth opportunities with clients and partners.
• Contribute to ANZ Aviation business strategy development and execution.
• Participate in the Aviation Technical Academy and related groups.
• Engage with the Aviation Technical Practice Group across the globe.

Kenntnisse

Aviation pavement design

Project leadership

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Standards knowledge

Team leadership

Tools

CASA/FAA/ICAO standards

Aviation industry standards

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

Company Description

'I enjoy working for the AECOM Aviation Team as it offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects alongside great people and clients, in a dynamic environment that leverages our truly global capabilities and supports my continued professional growth.' Duncan Price - ANZ Aviation Client Director

Come grow with us.

AECOM is involved in the most interesting and challenging transport infrastructure projects that are shaping the landscape around us and defining the future of Australia and NZ. We live and breathe culture, making sure our lives are integrated with our professional development and we actively enjoy the journey.

Our teams work collaboratively across the world and our transportation experts leverage local knowledge and global capability to help clients navigate challenges and build a better world. Our expertise in planning, designing, and managing transportation systems allows us to help public and private clients move people and goods in smarter, more advanced, and sustainable ways.

Everyone belongs at AECOM

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Job Description

We are looking for a leader who is experienced in Aviation and/or Pavements to lead our Aviation & Pavements team in Melbourne. In this role you will lead a team of engineers to win and deliver projects for clients including major road authorities, international and regional commercial airport clients, and for the Australian and New Zealand Defence Forces’ portfolio of airfields.

What will a day in this role look like:

• Lead, manage and inspire our team in a range of aviation and pavement projects in Melbourne and across ANZ.
• Drive technical excellence across our ANZ Aviation portfolio.
• Develop business growth opportunities with AECOM’s Clients and construction partners, working together with the Aviation Growth Director and other client partners.
• Participate in the development and execution of our ANZ Aviation business strategy.
• Participate in AECOM’s Global Aviation Technical Academy and the Aviation Tech Ex group.
• Active involvement in the Aviation Technical Practice Group, comprised of a network of 850+ peers around the globe.

Qualifications

The qualities that help you thrive

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role.

• Ideally 15+ years’ experience in airside infrastructure engineering design, aviation pavement design, pavement condition assessment and evaluation.
• Experience in interpreting, organising, executing and coordinating the development, capture and delivery of major aviation and transport infrastructure projects.
• Experience in project delivery and leadership as Project Director and/or Project Manager, Design Management and construction phase services monitoring across disciplines.
• Demonstrated client relationship management, with strong communication skills and an ability to positively influence those around you.
• Comprehensive knowledge of standards and guidelines from different organizations and authorities including CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority), FAA (Federal Aviation Administration), IATA (International Air Transport Association) and ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization)

Additional Information

Why you’ll love working with us

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options
• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year
• Reward and recognition programme and long service awards
• Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities

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Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.