Director Aviation Engineer

Job Description

AECOM is delivering some of the most complex and exciting aviation infrastructure projects across Australia and New Zealand. From major international airports and regional aviation hubs to Defence airfields and airside infrastructure, our Aviation & Pavements team is helping shape the future of aviation across the region.

Based in Melbourne, this is an opportunity to join a highly respected team with a strong pipeline of airport, airfield and pavement projects already underway, while playing a key role in the continued growth of our Aviation business across Victoria and ANZ. You will work alongside industry-leading technical specialists and be connected to AECOM’s global aviation network, including more than 850 aviation professionals worldwide.

At AECOM, we combine local knowledge with global capability to help our clients solve complex challenges and deliver sustainable outcomes for communities, passengers and industry.

As a Director in Aviation & Pavements, you will provide technical leadership, project direction and client engagement across a diverse portfolio of aviation and pavement projects.

How you’ll make a difference

• Lead the delivery of complex aviation and pavement projects across Melbourne and the wider ANZ region
• Build and strengthen relationships with airport operators, Defence clients, contractors and key industry stakeholders
• Drive technical excellence across aviation pavement design, asset management and airside infrastructure projects
• Support business development, work winning and strategic growth initiatives across the aviation market
• Lead multidisciplinary teams through planning, design and project delivery phases
• Provide project oversight as a Project Director, Design Manager or Senior Project Manager
• Contribute to the development and execution of AECOM's ANZ Aviation strategy
• Collaborate with AECOM's Global Aviation Technical Academy and international aviation network to bring world-class expertise to local projects

Why This Role

This is more than a senior technical role.

It's an opportunity to influence the future of aviation infrastructure across Australia and New Zealand — working with major airports, Defence organisations and industry leaders on projects that are critical to the way our communities and economies connect.

You'll have the scale and technical depth of AECOM behind you, but the opportunity to make your own mark. You'll shape projects, influence clients, develop people and help grow a market-leading aviation capability.

Whether you're ready to step into a broader Associate Director role or you're already operating at Technical Director level, this role provides the scope to make a significant impact.

With a strong pipeline of work already underway and access to AECOM's global aviation network, you'll be connected to expertise and opportunities well beyond Melbourne.

Qualifications

What you'll bring

We're looking for an established aviation and/or pavement leader who combines deep technical expertise with commercial awareness, strong client relationships and the ability to bring people together around a shared vision.

• 15+ years' experience across aviation infrastructure, airfield engineering and/or pavement engineering.
• Strong experience in aviation pavement design, assessment, checking and verification, with a sound understanding of airside pavement performance and construction.
• Demonstrated capability in the checking and verification of aviation/aircraft pavement works, including reviewing designs, construction methodologies and completed works against relevant standards and specifications.
• Proven experience leading complex aviation infrastructure projects from planning and design through to construction support.
• Experience working with commercial airports, defence clients or major transport infrastructure stakeholders.
• A strong understanding of aviation standards and guidelines, including CASA, ICAO, IATA and/or FAA frameworks.
• Demonstrated success building senior client relationships, identifying opportunities and contributing to business growth and winning work.
• Proven leadership capability, including mentoring and developing technical teams.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and working across complex stakeholder environments.
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A relevant engineering or related tertiary qualification, with Chartered status or equivalent highly regarded.

If you're ready to lead major aviation projects, influence the market, develop future leaders and help shape what's next for AECOM Aviation, we'd love to hear from you.

Additional Information

Why you’ll love working with us

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options
• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year
• Volunteer and representation leave
• Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.

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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 $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. 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.