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Overseas Aviation Contractors often work at airports, maintenance facilities, or hangars in various countries, depending on the project. This role may require frequent international travel, relocation for extended periods, and adapting to different time zones and local regulations. Contractors typically collaborate with both local staff and international teams, making cultural awareness important. Contractors should be comfortable working in varied climates and sometimes challenging logistical conditions, ensuring projects are completed safely and efficiently. If you enjoy dynamic workplaces and international exposure, this role offers both challenge and adventure.

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An Overseas Aviation Contractor is a professional who works internationally on aviation-related projects, providing specialized services such as aircraft maintenance, operations support, or logistics. These roles are often contracted by private companies, defense agencies, or government entities requiring expertise in aviation. Contractors may work in various locations worldwide, sometimes in remote or high-risk environments. The job typically involves short- or long-term assignments with varying contract lengths and compensation based on experience and project requirements.

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To excel as an Overseas Aviation Contractor, you need specialized knowledge in aviation operations or maintenance, relevant hands-on experience, and typically a bachelor’s degree in a related field. Familiarity with international aviation regulations, technical manuals, and certifications like FAA Airframe and Powerplant or EASA licenses are often required. Excellent cross-cultural communication, adaptability, and problem-solving skills help professionals navigate diverse environments and collaborate effectively with global teams. These abilities ensure safety, compliance, and successful project delivery in international aviation settings.

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Aviation Project Manager

Michael Baker International

Dulles, VA

$121K - $175K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago

Michael Baker International rating

8.9

Company rating: 8.9 out of 10

Based on 18 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

54th of 438 rated engineering

Job description

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES PRACTICE

Michael Baker International's Construction Services staff supports clients by acting as their trusted on-site agent through all phases of construction, from pre-design to close-out, by providing qualified construction managers, inspectors, constructability reviewers, schedulers, estimatorsand safety experts. As new technologies evolve throughout the construction industry, innovative ideas are required to maintain and deliver successful construction projects.

What We're Looking For:

Michael Baker is seeking an Aviation Project Manager to join the Construction Services team!  The Project Manager will oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of airside, landside, and terminal/facility improvement projects while serving as the primary point of contact for clients, stakeholders, contractors, and project teams. This role combines project management, construction management, and client relationship responsibilities to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

What You'll Do

  • Lead airport infrastructure and facility projects through planning, construction, and closeout.
  • Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and resources to ensure successful delivery.
  • Oversee day-to-day construction management and inspection activities, including contractor performance and compliance.
  • Supervise, mentor, and develop project staff while coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
  • Administer construction contracts, including pay applications, change orders, RFIs, and project documentation.
  • Serve as the primary liaison between clients, airport authorities, contractors, and stakeholders.
  • Monitor project quality, safety, and regulatory compliance while proactively addressing project risks and challenges.
  • Lead project meetings and provide regular status updates to clients and leadership.
  • Foster strong client relationships and support business development and project pursuit efforts within the aviation market.

What You Need to Succeed

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of experience managing and delivering transportation, aviation, construction management, or airport infrastructure projects.
  • Airport project experience involving airfield, terminal, landside, or facility improvements is strongly preferred.
  • Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Virginia or the ability to obtain within six (6) months.
  • Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of construction contract administration, scheduling, budgeting, and project controls.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, stakeholder management, and client relationship skills.
  • Experience working with FAA-funded airport projects and applicable aviation design and construction standards is preferred.

Compensation

The approximate compensation range for this position is $121,000 to $175,000. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting.  Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

Why Choose Us:

  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • 401k Retirement Plan
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
  • Professional and personal development
  • Generous paid time off
  • Commuter and wellness benefits

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Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world's most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.
Based in Pittsburgh and with over 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.
We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.
We Make a Difference.

Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.
EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.

*It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
*There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.

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