Aviation Advisory Consultant

At Steer North America, we help shape the future of mobility, cities, and infrastructure. Our work supports more connected, sustainable, and accessible transportation systems that improve how people live, work, and travel.

Steer is an employee-owned international consultancy specializing in transportation and infrastructure. We combine global expertise with local insight to help public and private sector clients tackle complex mobility challenges and make better decisions about how people and goods move.

Our teams advise governments, transit agencies, airports, infrastructure investors, and private mobility operators across strategy, advisory, planning, and operations. From major transit investments to airport development and emerging mobility solutions, our work influences transportation systems relied on by millions.

What defines Steer is our people — curious thinkers, collaborative problem solvers, and changemakers who care about the communities we serve. Joining Steer means working on meaningful projects, contributing ideas that matter, and building a career with real impact.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with colleagues to conceptualize, develop, and deliver technical analyses, aviation forecasts, and business plans for new and existing client projects.
• Support air traffic forecasting, market analysis, and air service marketing activities, including data collection, trend analysis, scenario modeling, and assisting with the development of marketing strategies under the guidance of senior team members.
• Assist in preparing reports and presentations that communicate analytical findings to clients and stakeholders.
• Manage work conducted by other team members to meet budget and quality expectations.
• Lead workstreams and/or projects, including managing junior staff as part of larger engagements.
• Mentor and support the development of early career professionals within the aviation team.
• Support the production and delivery of high-quality proposals, and work winning efforts.
• Review trends and new ideas in the aviation sector to ensure our work remains cutting edge.
• Present findings and reports to clients, explaining technical details clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Work autonomously while collaborating effectively with colleagues and clients.

Requirements

Requirements

The preferred candidate for this role will possess some or all of the following attributes:

• Bachelor’s degree in aviation, economics, statistics, business, or a related discipline.
• 5 - 10 years of relevant working experience in air traffic forecasting, market analysis, and air service marketing, including working with aviation data sets, supporting quantitative scenario development, and assisting with marketing initiative.
• Strong analytical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent proficiency in oral and written English.
• Experience developing quantitative scenarios and models.
• Ability to manage time across multiple projects and prioritize deadlines seamlessly.
• Client-facing and/or client-side experience.
• Good team player, able to work collaboratively.
• 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)
• Understanding of the aviation advisory market or prior experience with consultancies, airport operators, investors, financial institutions, airlines, or regulators. (preferred)
• Experience in other transport infrastructure sectors. (a plus)
• Interest in aviation sustainability matters.

Software Proficiencies

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with quantitative scenario development and modelling.
• Familiarity with large dataset analysis and modelling using software such as R, Python, and/or STATA. (preferred)

Education, Experience, and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
• Graduate degree in a relevant field. (preferred)
• Creative thinker/problem solver able to get to the ‘essence’ of a brief quickly.
• Experience managing a team’s deliverables to fit client needs and expectations.
• Experience developing successful bids/proposals.
• Strong and effective communication & interpersonal skills.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Ability to delegate, learn quickly, and find enjoyment through the development of new skills.
• Detail-oriented; able to multi-task and effectively prioritize workloads and meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to work autonomously in collaboration with other colleagues and clients.

Additional Requirements

• Commitment to Steer’s core values, policies, and procedures.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Mental/Physical Requirements & Working Environment

• May be required to use laptop screens and monitors throughout the workday.
• Encouraged to spend 60% of time either in office or on-site with clients; typical work week is 40 hours, reflective of client needs.
• May require sitting or standing throughout the workday.
• Steer is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all candidates with any legally protected status. Accommodations are available if needed.

Benefits

How You’ll Grow

We value curiosity and a commitment to growth at every stage of a career. Regardless of your level of experience, you will be encouraged to keep learning, build new capabilities, and pursue opportunities that expand your impact and professional development. You will be supported through structured programs and on-the-job learning opportunities that build the breadth and depth of your skills at each level of growth and leadership.

Benefits That Support You

We believe that supporting our people is essential to delivering great work. Our benefits are designed to support your health, wellbeing, financial security, and professional growth. An important part of this is a commitment to a flexible, hybrid working environment.

Our benefits include:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 3% 401(k)/RRSP contribution
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Generous paid time off including vacation, public holidays, sick time, and volunteering days- up to 44 days (US) and 47 days (Canada) annually
• Group Share Incentive Plan, providing employees with the opportunity to share in the long-term success of the firm
• Commuter benefits (US)

Why People Choose Steer

Our people join Steer because they want to do meaningful work in a collaborative and intellectually curious environment. At Steer you’ll find:

• A culture that values collaboration, where you can work in partnership with teammates from around the world
• Projects that create tangible improvements in how people move and connect, impacting the daily lives of millions of people
• Expert colleagues who are passionate about the future of mobility and cities
• The flexibility to build your professional skills and a consulting practice in a way that matches your ambition

Our Commitment to Fairness & Inclusion

At Steer, everyone is valued for their talent, curiosity, and potential. We recruit based on capability — not background or pedigree — and our interviewers are trained to run fair and inclusive processes that give every candidate an equitable opportunity to succeed.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all legally protected backgrounds. We provide accommodations throughout the hiring process and during employment to ensure everyone can participate fully.

Salary Range - $80,000 – 105,000 w/ benefits