Hybrid AVP/VP – Aviation Forecasting and Air Service Development

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About the role

  • Scale the Aviation Forecasting & Air Service Development practice across the U.S. and Canada and expand market share and service capabilities
  • Lead business development activities including proposal writing, client presentations, and thought leadership
  • Build and maintain long-term relationships with airports, airlines, cargo carriers, and industry stakeholders
  • Direct development and application of traffic forecasting models for passenger and cargo demand
  • Conduct detailed market assessments to support airport planning, capital investment strategies, and business decisions
  • Track and analyze airline and cargo industry trends and apply aviation data sources (OAG, Cirium, Diio, BTS, ICAO, IATA) for evidence-based analyses
  • Support airports in retaining, attracting, and expanding passenger and cargo air service; build route business cases and advise on incentives and marketing strategies
  • Serve as Project Manager or Technical Lead on forecasting and air service development assignments, ensuring projects meet scope, schedule, budget, and quality
  • Mentor and develop junior staff and contribute to a collaborative, high-performance culture

Requirements

  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in the aviation industry, with expertise in air service development, traffic forecasting (passenger and/or cargo), or airline/cargo industry analysis
  • Bachelor’s degree in aviation, economics, statistics, business, or a related discipline
  • Demonstrated success in scaling or expanding a consulting service line, including business development and client growth
  • Strong analytical skills with experience in demand forecasting, market assessments, and route business case development
  • Established network of relationships with airports, airlines, and cargo operators in the U.S. and Canada
  • Preferred: Advanced degree in aviation management, economics, or related field
  • Preferred: Experience with forecasting tools, econometric modeling, and aviation databases (OAG, Cirium, Diio, BTS, ICAO, IATA)
  • Preferred: Experience working across both passenger and cargo markets
  • Preferred: Active involvement in professional organizations such as ACI-NA, AAAE, Routes, or cargo-focused associations

Benefits

  • For US applicants: private medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Commuter benefits
  • Group Share Incentive Plan
  • 3% 401k contribution (US) or 3% RRSP contribution (Canada)
  • Discretionary yearly bonus based on annual compensation (dependent upon individual and company performance)
  • Up to 44 paid days off for US applicants (20 vacation days, 9 public holidays, 3 floating days, 10 sick days, 2 volunteering days)
  • Up to 47 paid days off for Canadian applicants (22 vacation days, 13 public holidays, 2 volunteering days, 10 sick days)
  • Semi-annual/bi-annual performance review process
  • Commitment to merit-based evaluation and fair, bias-aware interview processes
  • Equal opportunity employer and workplace accommodations
  • Employee Resource Groups supporting inclusion and well-being

Job title

AVP/VP – Aviation Forecasting and Air Service Development

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$150,000 - $250,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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