Aviation Market Sector Leader

Halff; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, prescription and life

Long‑term and short‑term disability

PTO and 8 holidays

Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans

ESOP

HSA

529 College Savings Plan

FSA

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

Halff seeks an accomplished Aviation Market Sector Leader to guide growth and evolution of the aviation practice across markets. The role influences strategy, hires, client development, and investments while leveraging Halff's nationwide expertise.

The ideal leader has deep aviation knowledge, strong relationships, and a proven track record within the AEC industry. Location flexibility includes Oklahoma City or any Halff location with national reach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Planning, Architecture, Aviation Management, or related field.
• 15+ years of progressive aviation experience within the AEC industry with leadership in business development and market growth.
• Strong executive leadership, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Professional licensure or certification (PE, RA, AICP, or similar) preferred.
• Active participation in industry organizations such as AAAE, ACC, ACI-NA, ASCE, or APWA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute Halff's aviation market growth strategy to expand revenue and client relationships.
• Develop and maintain executive-level relationships with airports, aviation agencies, and industry partners.
• 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.
• Serve as trusted advisor and executive sponsor for key aviation clients, programs, and projects.
• Partner with leaders to ensure project delivery, client satisfaction, and growth of existing accounts.
• Advise firm leadership on market trends, growth opportunities, and strategic priorities in aviation.
• Mentor aviation professionals and foster cross-disciplinary collaboration for integrated solutions.
• Develop and execute growth strategies that drive aviation revenue, backlog, and strategic client relationships.

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. You 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.