Specialist - Aviation Strategic Advisory

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

The Specialist - Aviation Strategic Advisory will lead the development and delivery of strategic advisory services for airports, governments, investors, airport operators, and infrastructure developers. The role will support clients in making informed decisions on airport development, expansion, investment, commercialization, privatization, airport city development, and long-term aviation growth strategies.

The position will work closely with Jacobs Aviation Planning, Infrastructure, Urban Development/Cities, and Solution Center teams to provide integrated solutions across the airport development lifecycle while supporting the growth of Jacobs Aviation Advisory business.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Advisory

• Lead aviation strategy, airport development, and business planning assignments.
• Advise clients on airport growth, capacity expansion, and long-term development strategies.
• Develop airport city, aerotropolis, and land development strategies.
• Support aviation policy, market assessment, and infrastructure planning studies.
• Provide strategic recommendations to airport operators, governments, and investors.
  
  

Commercial & Investment Advisory

• Support airport privatization, PPP, concession, and transaction advisory assignments.
• Develop business cases, investment assessments, and growth strategies.
• Evaluate commercial opportunities, land monetization, and non-aeronautical revenue initiatives.
• Conduct strategic due diligence and investment attractiveness assessments.
  
  

Market & Economic Analysis

• Lead aviation market studies, traffic forecasts, catchment assessments, and benchmarking exercises.
• Assess airport competitiveness, connectivity, and economic impact.
• Support scenario planning and long-term demand assessments.
  
  

Client Engagement & Business Development

• Develop and maintain relationships with key aviation stakeholders.
• Support proposal preparation, pursuits, and client presentations.
• Identify and develop new aviation advisory opportunities.
• Represent Jacobs at client workshops, industry forums, and strategic engagements.
  
  

Project Leadership

• Manage multidisciplinary project teams and advisory assignments.
• Ensure quality, commercial performance, and timely delivery of projects.
• Mentor and support the development of junior team members.
  
  

Key Clients

• Airport Operators and Developers
• Government and Civil Aviation Authorities
• Infrastructure Funds and Investors
• Airport City and Real Estate Developers
• Airlines and Aviation Stakeholders
• Multilateral Agencies and Financial Institutions
  
  

Here's what you'll need

Essential

• Bachelor's degree in Aviation, Engineering, Transport Planning, Urban Planning, Economics, Business, or a related discipline.
  
  

Preferred

• Master's degree in Aviation Management, Transport Planning, Economics, Urban Development, Infrastructure Finance, or MBA.
  
  

Experience

• 10-15+ years of experience in aviation consulting, airport planning, infrastructure advisory, strategy consulting, or airport development.
• Demonstrated experience delivering airport strategy, business planning, investment, or development advisory projects.
• Proven ability to engage with senior stakeholders, clients, and multidisciplinary teams.
  
  

Core Competencies

• Aviation Strategy & Airport Development
• Airport Economics & Business Planning
• Commercial & Investment Advisory
• Airport City & Land Development
• Market Analysis & Forecasting
• Business Development & Client Management
• Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving
• Team Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
  
  

At Jacobs we value people. Having the right balance of belonging, career and lifestyle enables us to consistently deliver and exceed clients expectations.

Working alongside industry leaders, you will have the opportunity to develop your career working on key projects in an environment which encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing and innovation. To support your professional growth, Jacobs flexible working arrangements, extended leave options and a host of social, health and wellbeing events and initiatives will underpin our commitment to you.

At Jacobs it's all about what you do, not where you are, which counts!

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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