Senior Aviation Management Consultant (2 FTE)

Join our airport strategy team and collaborate with a diverse group of talented airport consultants, strategists, and subject matter experts. Together, we deliver comprehensive aviation advisory services to clients worldwide.

In this role, you will represent the company and lead teams, meet international clients, understand their needs, build relationships, develop propositions, and provide practical, innovative strategic and consultancy-led solutions.

Your focus will be on producing high-quality work, often within tight timelines, supported by a network of multidisciplinary specialists. Typical outcomes may include strategic management reports, enhanced by substantiated expert input and detailed roadmaps outlining how to strategically transform or further develop client business or operations. These projects facilitate spin-off design-based projects and solutions associated with our company's more technically focused divisions.

You’ll be working in a team comprising junior and medior colleagues. In addition to collaborating on projects, you will be expected to provide guidance, mentorship, and coaching to support their professional development. By sharing your insights and fostering a positive working environment, you will help empower your team members to grow within their roles and contribute effectively to the success of our aviation consultancy projects.

In addition, you:

• Act as a trusted advisor and key point of contact for stakeholders throughout project delivery.
• Develop key client accounts and client relationships.
• Contribute to thought leadership within the aviation sector.

Where You Will Work

At Haskoning, you will join an independent, employee-owned international consultancy that combines engineering, design, and consultancy services with software and technology. Our mission, "Enhancing Society Together," drives us to create a positive impact on the world.

We offer purpose-driven and challenging work in diverse international projects, leveraging our 140+ years of expertise. With over 6,800 employees in more than 25 countries, we work together to turn challenges into opportunities and make a real impact on society. We collaborate with leading clients in markets such as infrastructure, climate resilience, renewable energy, decarbonisation of industry, and sustainable mobility.

You will be part of the Aviation Future Services advisory group in Delft, part of NACO, where we work with colleagues on airport projects in the Netherlands and for international clients. Working alongside our many experts, we deliver on projects for some of the busiest airports in the world.

What You Bring

You are an experienced professional who provides expert advice and strategic guidance to organisations within the aviation industry. You typically help airlines, airports, and related businesses improve their operations, develop strategies, manage risks, and comply with regulations. Your expertise spans (but is not limited to) operational, business, and digital transformation, helping clients achieve sustainable growth and adapt to evolving industry demands.

You enjoy working with data and have strong quantitative skills, including data analysis, financial modelling, and scenario planning. In addition, you bring:

• 5-10 years of experience in aviation consulting and a degree in economics, transport planning, or business.
• Strong client relationship skills, with the ability to create clear and engaging presentations, reports, and dashboards.
• Great interpersonal skills for working with international clients and diverse internal teams.
• Familiarity with aviation data sources is a plus, but not required.

What We Offer You

A solid foundation: A competitive base salary with annual increases.

An attractive compensation package: Including a strong pension scheme with an 18.3% employer contribution, a 2.15% personal budget, and annual profit sharing. You’ll also have the opportunity to purchase company shares and share in our success.

Work-life balance: 28 vacation days (based on full-time employment), with the option to purchase an additional 16.5 days per year and to exchange three public holidays for days that are personally meaningful to you. We work in a hybrid model with flexible hours, a home office allowance, and a fully equipped home workspace.

Development opportunities: A wide range of training and development programs, including tailored learning paths, learning weeks, and various knowledge-sharing groups.

NACO Academy: Access to over 100 aviation-focused courses through our in-house NACO Academy, designed to foster knowledge sharing, support personal development, and strengthen expertise in areas such as sustainability, design, and consultancy.

Travel allowance: A conveniently located workplace at our office in Delft, with travel expense reimbursement and an NS Business Card. If you walk or bike to work, you’ll receive a higher travel allowance—encouraging sustainable commuting.

Informal and inclusive culture: A welcoming and open environment with voluntary social and sports activities, and employee networks such as Pride and Young Haskoning.