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AECOM Director of Aviation - New Zealand in Auckland, New Zealand
Company Description
Work with Us. Change the World.
We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.
Job Description
Transforming mobility and delivering sustainable outcomes
AECOM delivers comprehensive services from creation to completion and beyond, our transportation professionals are constantly exploring new ways to navigate a challenging project.
A new underground rail link in Auckland. A subzero runway in Antarctica. Removal of 75 level crossings and building a new station in Melbourne. The design of the Sydney Gateway Road project. In every region we deliver comprehensive solutions that connect people and places in forward thinking ways.
According to Engineering news Records 2020 “Top 500 Design Firms, “AECOM is #1 in Transport globally.
We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.
Our national aviation team is looking for a Director of Aviation to join our team in New Zealand. This is a key role that has overall responsibility for our civil aviation and roading projects for international and regional commercial airports and our Australian and New Zealand Defence Forces’ portfolio of airfields.
What will a day in this role look like?
Leading technical excellence across a portfolio of civil aviation projects
Providing leadership and direction to a strong technical team of aviation engineers and designers
Building and maintaining relationships with AECOM’s clients and construction partners
Business development and winning work across Australia and New Zealand
Coordinate with our National Practice Leaders and Client Account Managers to drive work winning
Participate in the development and execution of our ANZ Aviation business strategy
Think and act globally, connecting and utilising our global aviation team to help win and deliver work across ANZ
Qualifications
What are we looking for from you?
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. Please apply, all applications will be considered.
Tertiary qualification in civil engineering or similar
15+ years of relevant civil aviation experience
Detailed knowledge, passion and experience in the following areas:
ICAO Annex 14 and related ICAO planning and design guidelines
NZ CAA Advisory Circular Part 139 (or other equivalent ICAO member states 139 design guidance)
Relevant US FAA ACs
MOWP implementation and airside operational coordination
NZ CAA AC 139-5
Experience in airfield planning and design, including horizontal and vertical aircraft pavement, geometry and drainage
Chartered or professional member of relevant professional body
Additional Information
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About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
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.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10089696
Business Line: Transportation
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: ANZ
Career Area: Engineering
Work Location Model: Hybrid