AVP​/VP- Aviation Forecasting and Air Service Development

AVP/VP
- Aviation Forecasting and Air Service Development
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- Aviation Forecasting and Air Service Development  role at  Steer

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$/yr - $/yr

At Steer North America, our vision is a world where the critical services and infrastructure that move our communities work better for all of us. Our mission is to be the leading consultancy shaping the future of how people live, work, and connect. We are driven by a passion for creating positive impact through our expertise in critical services and infrastructure.

We strive to unlock the potential of our clients and their organizations to help people, places, and economies thrive. For a world in motion, complex challenges deserve powerful solutions, global intelligence and local partnership, technical expertise and independent advice.

We are seeking an experienced consultant to help scale up our Aviation Forecasting & Air Service Development consulting practice across the U.S. and Canada. This practice integrates air traffic forecasting and market analysis (passenger and cargo) with air service development and marketing support for airports.

The successful candidate will play a key role in expanding our presence in the aviation sector by strengthening client relationships, broadening our service offerings, and delivering high-quality projects. This is a growth-focused leadership position, ideal for a professional who combines strong analytical skills with a proven ability to engage airports, airlines, and cargo operators.

Practice Growth & Market Expansion

Work with senior leadership to scale up the Aviation Forecasting & Air Service Development practice, expanding market share and service capabilities

Lead business development activities, including proposal writing, client presentations, and thought leadership initiatives

Build long‑term relationships with airports, airlines, cargo carriers, and industry stakeholders

Forecasting & Market Analysis (Passenger and Cargo)

Direct the 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 to provide actionable recommendations to clients

Apply aviation data sources (OAG, Cirium, Diio, BTS, ICAO, IATA, etc.) to deliver robust, evidence‑based analyses

Air Service Development & Marketing

Support airports in retaining, attracting, and expanding passenger and cargo air service

Build route business cases, combining traffic forecasts, competitive benchmarking, and revenue potential analysis

Advise airports on incentive programs, marketing strategies, and airline engagement

Help airports craft compelling value propositions to airlines and cargo operators

Project Leadership & Team Development

Serve as Project Manager or Technical Lead on forecasting and air service development assignments

Ensure projects meet scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations

Mentor and develop junior staff, building technical expertise and consulting capabilities

Contribute to a collaborative and high‑performance culture as the practice grows

Requirements
Required

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

Experience with forecasting tools, econometric modeling, and aviation databases (OAG, Cirium, Diio, BTS, ICAO, IATA)

Experience working across both passenger and cargo markets

Active involvement in professional organizations such as ACI‑NA, AAAE, Routes, or cargo‑focused associations

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