Aviation Principal Consultant

Job Description

PA is expanding its global transport sector team and bringing new, innovative transit and aviation propositions to the US market. We are looking for an Aviation Principal Consultant to join this growing team. You will work closely with clients across the aviation sector to address their most pressing challenges, from optimizing operations and infrastructure to fostering innovation and sustainability. Harnessing data & digital capability will play a key role in meeting these challenges. Leveraging your expertise in the aviation industry and your consulting skills, you will develop and implement strategies that drive positive change and deliver measurable results. PA?s aviation team make a real difference for our clients. We offer clients industry expertise and an innovative mindset to help seize opportunities and manage disruption. We operate globally, driving commercial and operational advantage for airlines and airports, MROs, air navigation service providers, regulators, investors, and governments. Our team of experts help clients with a diverse range of issues that include: ? Developing or refining their strategies, including advising on transactions and restructuring ? Improving outcomes through smarter pricing, innovative products, and partnerships ? Driving operational excellence to deliver more efficient and reliable services ? Shaping customer?s digital strategies, from initial use cases through to product development ? Transforming the customer experience applying our unique total customer experience framework ? Developing their talent for the future as their organization and industry evolves ? Delivering technology-enabled asset management and passenger services ? Maintaining critical systems and networks to defend against emerging threats ? Ensuring the safety and security of passengers and cargo. Examples of cutting-edge assignments we deliver include: ? Setting the vision of a data-led airport and piloting transformational ways of operating led by data science, using 65k+ data assets ? Supporting the realization of a NextGen Airport Operational Database (AODB) to tackle key IT legacy challenges and provide a robust foundation for the airport's Total Airport Management ambitions ? Developing an ambitious sustainability and communication strategy for a high-profile, community-centric airport in the UK ? Saving airlines in the region of $1-$2M per aircraft thanks to our industry-leading engine maintenance cost optimization model. ? Collaborate with aviation clients to assess their current challenges, identify pain points, and define strategic objectives ? Conduct in-depth analyses of market trends, regulatory frameworks, and technological advancements shaping the aviation sector ? Develop tailored solutions and roadmaps to address clients' challenges and capitalize on emerging opportunities, leveraging data analytics, modelling, and scenario planning ? Engage with stakeholders at all levels, including airlines, airports, industry associations, government agencies and technology providers to build consensus and drive alignment ? Support clients in navigating complex regulatory environments, securing funding, and managing stakeholder relationships to ensure successful project implementation ? Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, serving as a trusted advisor and strategic partner in their journey towards a more efficient, resilient, and sustainable aviation ecosystem Apply Job!