Aviation Market Sector Leader

Halff Associates, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

PTO & Holidays

401(k) + ESOP

HSA

529 College Savings Plan

FSA

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Halff Associates, Inc. is seeking an accomplished Aviation Market Sector Leader to guide our aviation practice across markets.

This role shapes strategy, key hires, client development, and investment priorities while leveraging Halff’s resources as a national employee-owned firm. The ideal candidate brings deep aviation industry knowledge, a broad network, and a proven track record of growing revenue within the AEC sector.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive aviation experience in the AEC industry.
• Proven ability to lead business development and strategic pursuits.
• Strong network within the aviation industry and executive relationship skills.
• Licensure or certification such as PE, RA, or AICP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead aviation market growth strategy to expand revenue and client relationships.
• Develop executive-level relationships with airports, aviation agencies, and partners.
• Identify and pursue strategic aviation opportunities across commercial, general, and military sectors.
• Direct pursuits, capture planning, and contract negotiations.
• Represent Halff at industry events to raise market visibility.
• Mentor aviation professionals and guide cross-disciplinary teams.

Skills

Executive relationships

Business development

Strategic planning

Leadership

Market growth

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Planning, Architecture, Aviation Management, or related field

Professional licensure or certification (PE, RA, AICP, or similar)

Job description

Halff is seeking an accomplished Aviation Market Sector Leader to provide strategic leadership for the growth and evolution of our aviation practice across existing and emerging markets. The Aviation Market Sector Leader will have significant influence over strategy, market expansion, key hires, client development, and investment priorities while leveraging the resources of a nationally recognized, employee-owned multidisciplinary firm.

The ideal candidate is a respected aviation professional with deep industry knowledge, strong relationships, and a proven history of driving growth within the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. This individual will serve as a trusted advisor to both clients and firm leadership, positioning Halff as a preferred partner for aviation infrastructure and development programs. The ideal location would be Oklahoma City or flexible for any Halff location.

Supported by more than 75 years of infrastructure experience and a deep bench of aviation, transportation, planning, structural, environmental, survey, and program management professionals, this leader will help integrate our aviation services across the firm and expand Halff's presence throughout the industry.

What You Will Do

• Lead and execute Halff's aviation market growth strategy to expand revenue, market presence, and client relationships.
• Develop and maintain executive-level relationships with airports, aviation agencies, industry partners, and key stakeholders.
• Identify, pursue, and secure strategic aviation opportunities across commercial, general aviation, and military markets.
• Direct major pursuits, capture planning, teaming strategies, proposals, interviews, and contract negotiations.
• Represent Halff at industry events, conferences, and client engagements to strengthen market visibility and positioning.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and executive sponsor for key aviation clients, programs, and projects.
• Partner with operational and technical leaders to ensure successful project delivery, client satisfaction, and growth of existing accounts.
• Advise firm leadership on market trends, growth opportunities, and strategic priorities affecting the aviation sector.
• Mentor aviation professionals and foster collaboration across disciplines to deliver integrated client solutions.
• Responsible for developing and executing growth strategies that drive aviation revenue, increase backlog, and expand strategic client relationships across target markets.
• Help recruit, mentor, and develop aviation professionals while shaping the organizational structure necessary to support long‑term growth nationwide.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Planning, Architecture, Aviation Management, or a related field.
• 15+ years of progressive aviation experience within the AEC industry, including leadership of business development, strategic pursuits, market growth initiatives, and demonstrated success developing aviation client relationships, leading strategic pursuits, growing revenue, and expanding market presence
• Strong network of relationships within the aviation industry, coupled with exceptional leadership, communication, and executive relationship management skills.
• Professional licensure or certification (PE, RA, AICP, or similar), aviation infrastructure experience, and participation in industry organizations such as AAAE, ACC, ACI-NA, ASCE, or APWA preferred.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and collaborate across technical disciplines to deliver integrated aviation solutions.

Company Overview

Halff is a full-service infrastructure consulting firm planned, designed, engineered, constructed - and purposed - for people. Since 1950, we've been creating smart solutions that improve lives and communities by turning ideas into reality. Halff was founded on a core tenet: Focus on people, treat them well, and success will follow. It's no wonder, then, that our employees and the culture they create result in our firm consistently being named a Top Workplace in America. Our industry‑leading professionals collaborate to meet tough challenges in creative ways. We can view Halff's full complement of services here. Halff has more than 30 offices in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Florida, Arkansas, Arizona and Georgia. For a full list of our locations, click here. We offer excellent benefits, including but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, prescription and life insurance
• Long‑term and short‑term disability insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and 8 company paid holidays (and Veteran's Day for our veterans)
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Click here for a more comprehensive list of Halff's benefits

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. Halff is a drug‑free workplace. This offer of employment is contingent upon the receipt of a clear drug screen and background check prior to your first day of employment. This position may be subject to random drug testing pursuant to federal regulations.

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