Aviation Associate

Have you ever wondered… How will aviation meet its bold sustainability goals? What drives the value of aviation assets for investors? How can airlines transform operations to boost performance? What role does aviation play in sustainable tourism growth? How do policy shifts reshape global aviation demand? Then we have a role for you!

ICF's aviation practice is one of the world's leading specialist aviation consulting teams, providing objective, independent commercial, financial, technical, and regulatory guidance across all aviation sectors globally. We deliver independent, data-driven insights across commercial, financial, technical, and regulatory domains—helping clients navigate key strategic challenges currently shaping the aviation industry.

Why Join Us?

As an Associate, you’ll work alongside a global team of experts across our London, Delhi, US, and Spain offices. You’ll gain hands-on experience across diverse service lines and geographies, building a strong foundation in aviation before choosing your area of specialism. You’ll collaborate with a wide range of clients—from airport operators and airlines to government agencies and investors—on high-impact projects such as:

• Financial modelling and due diligence for airport assets and aircraft valuations
• Supporting aviation decarbonization through Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and policy implementation (e.g., Refuel EU, EU Taxonomy)
• Helping airlines and airports grow networks, enter new markets, and refine route strategies

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking smart, energetic, and curious individuals who thrive on solving complex problems. If you’re passionate about aviation and ready to make a difference, this could be the perfect fit.

Basic Qualifications:

• Degree from a reputable institution, with subjects with a quantitative aspect such as engineering or economics often found to be beneficial
• 1+ years of experience in aviation, finance, or consulting, ideally in roles involving strategic planning, commercial analysis, or operational performance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
• Strong analytical capabilities, including familiarity with quantitative methods and data interpretation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work across multiple cultures and time zones
• Familiarity with tools such as Power BI, Python, SQL, or aviation-specific datasets is advantageous
• Willingness to travel or work onsite with clients as required
• Additional languages—especially Spanish—is considered a plus

This position is available in either our London or Madrid office.

The benefits of joining ICF:

Our people at ICF are our most important asset, so we invest in them from the moment they arrive. When you join our team, you’ll have access to a vast array of benefits to help you live your life well. We offer a hybrid working policy, which will provide you with the flexibility to collaborate in the office, as well as in the comfort of your own home, ensuring you are able to successfully deliver the requirements of your role. To support you, our employee wellbeing hub is designed to provide highly personalised support across a comprehensive range of wellbeing issues, such as mind, body, finances, community, career programs and HR support. We enjoy celebrating success, which is why we have a competitive recognition program called ‘You Matter’, which awards points as a ‘thank you’ for your work achievements. These can be spent on a large variety of high-quality items, as well as online or high-street vouchers, all with zero tax payable by the employee. ICF also offers a range of competitive benefits, which include:

• Single Private Medical Insurance cover with no restrictions on existing conditions.
• Dental insurance and an online GP service.
• 25 days annual leave, plus UK bank holidays (annual leave increases with years of service).
• Pension scheme with 5% of salary employer contribution
• Life assurance paying 4x annual salary and Group Income Protection paying 66% of salary for up to 5 years if you are off work on long-term sick.
• Enhanced parental leave policies, enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental pay.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair and equitable interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process. However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodations that involve the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.