Vice President, Aviation

Team: Aviation

Location: Chicago, Illinois, Any office location, Atlanta, Georgia, New York, New York, Remote

Commitment: Full Time

Workplace Type: hybrid

Salary:

What you will do:

• Develop and implement strategic plans for the Aviation division, aligning with the company's overall mission and vision
• Grow business volume with existing and new clients
• Oversee the planning, design, and execution of Aviation projects, ensuring they meet quality standards, budgets, and timelines.
• Administrative responsibilities include but are not limited to oversight of quality for all work, maintaining a 15% overall profitability for the Group, ensuring that the Project Management Plan is being followed, recovery plan reviews for projects over budget and schedule, invoicing oversight, staffing requirement reviews and goals and performance reviews of direct report subordinates
• Collaborate across the organization to ensure that team utilization goals are met or exceeded
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies, particularly FAA
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of multi-disciplined engineers and project managers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in the Aviation Industry including major carrier airlines, airside and landside design and Construction Management, including proposal development and presentations
• Cultivate effective relationships with clients, and team members
• Support proposal opportunities that are strategically aligned with your group 
• Participates in the RFP/RFQ process including, site visits, client meetings, scope development, preparation of project approach, technical execution plans, schedules, and interviews
• Ensure all projects comply with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as industry standards and best practices

Who you are:

•  Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Illinois required
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in design engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the aviation industry
•  Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients, stakeholders, and team members
• Strong understanding of aviation engineering principles, project management, and regulatory requirements

At Milhouse, we’re more than just a place to work — we’re a place to grow, thrive, and be celebrated. Here’s how we invest in you:

•  Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage – Reach out to learn how your deductible could be covered 100% through Garner Health! 
•  Company Sponsored Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability – We’ve got your back when life takes unexpected turns. 
•  Voluntary Coverages – Take control of your well-being with added coverage options. 
•  Discounted Gym Membership – Stay active with wellness options that support your fitness goals. 
•  Competitive Base Salary – Earn what you're worth in a performance-driven culture. 
•  401(k) Retirement Plan – Build your future with confidence. 
•  Professional Development Incentives – Get rewarded for growing your skills — including bonuses for earning your P.E. License. 
•  Milhouse University (Cross-Functional Training) – Expand your expertise with internal training built to elevate your career and receive PDH credits for applicable training towards professional engineering licenses, etc.
•  Employee Education & Development Program – Tuition assistance and learning opportunities to keep you moving forward. 
•  Generous PTO + Paid Holidays – Rest, recharge, and enjoy the moments that matter most. 
•  Paid Parental Leave – Bond with your new arrival — and yes, we’ll even cover a year of diapers! 
•  Extracurricular Sports Teams – Join our summer Volleyball and Softball squads for fun off the clock. 
•  Employee Recognition Program – Be celebrated for the impact you make. 
•  Employee Referral Bonus – Bring great people on board and get paid for it. 
•  Transit Benefits Program – Save on your daily commute. 
•  Charitable Events and Activities offered through non-profit affiliate – Milhouse Charities.