Program Director, Aviation

About this role

TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With over 3,000 employees throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe, the firm provides support on projects of varying size and complexity. Together, we enhance conventional designs with smarter, more resilient systems. We provide people with better mobility. We steward precious resources by finding more sustainable solutions.

Job Summary

At TYLin, we are shaping the future of aviation infrastructure by delivering some of the world's most complex and transformative airport programs. As passenger expectations evolve and airports continue to expand into sophisticated transportation hubs, we are seeking an accomplished Program Director – Airport Terminals to provide strategic leadership on major terminal redevelopment projects.

This is a career-defining opportunity to join one of the industry's leading aviation teams and help deliver iconic airport facilities that will serve millions of passengers for decades to come.

We are seeking a nationally or internationally recognized leader with deep experience delivering large-scale airport terminal projects from planning and design through construction support. If you have successfully led multidisciplinary teams on flagship terminal developments and enjoy working with owners, executive stakeholders, and technical experts, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

The Opportunity  

As Program Director, you will serve as the senior leader responsible for guiding the planning, design, and delivery of major airport terminal programs. You will provide strategic direction to multidisciplinary teams while acting as a trusted advisor to airport authorities, design partners, contractors, and executive stakeholders. 

You will oversee complex projects involving terminal redevelopment, expansions, passenger processing facilities, landside interfaces, support buildings, and associated infrastructure. 

This role requires exceptional leadership, technical credibility, commercial awareness, and the ability to successfully navigate the complexities of multi-billion-dollar capital programs. 

Responsibilities   • Lead the planning and delivery of major airport terminal design and redevelopment programs.  

• Serve as the primary executive interface with airport owners, program management teams, and key stakeholders.  

• Direct multidisciplinary teams consisting of architects, engineers, planners, and specialty consultants.  

• Develop program execution strategies that support cost, schedule, quality, and risk objectives.  

• Provide executive oversight throughout planning, design, procurement, and construction support phases.  

• Manage project governance, reporting, and executive communications.  

• Guide technical decision-making while balancing operational, commercial, and passenger experience priorities.  

• Coordinate with design-build teams, CMAR teams, joint ventures, and alternative delivery partners.  

• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies for large, complex programs.  

• Mentor and develop project managers and technical leaders across the aviation practice.  

• Support business development activities, client relationship management, and strategic growth initiatives.  

Qualifications

Required   • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Planning, or a related discipline.  

• 15+ years of progressive experience  delivering major aviation infrastructure projects.  

• Demonstrated leadership of  large airport terminal design programs  within the United States or internationally.  

• Experience managing complex, multidisciplinary consultant teams.  

• Proven ability to oversee large capital programs with multiple concurrent workstreams.  

• Strong executive presence with exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.  

• Experience working directly with airport authorities, owners, executive leadership, and major program stakeholders.  

• Thorough understanding of airport planning, terminal design, passenger experience, and operational requirements.

• Experience with alternative delivery methods including Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, CMAR, or Public-Private Partnerships (P3).  

• Ability to lead high-performing teams in a collaborative environment.  

Preferred   • Professional Engineer (PE), Registered Architect (RA), or AICP certification.  

• Experience delivering projects for major international hub airports.  

• Experience on terminal redevelopment programs valued in the hundreds of millions or billions of dollars.  

• Existing relationships with major North American airport owners and aviation industry stakeholders.  

• Experience leading geographically dispersed project teams.  

Ideal Background  

We welcome candidates from a variety of professional disciplines, including:  • Civil Engineering  

• Structural Engineering  

• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering  

• Architecture  

• Aviation Planning  

• Airport Program Management  

Most importantly, you will have successfully led the delivery of significant airport terminal projects and possess the leadership capabilities to guide multidisciplinary teams on complex aviation programs. 

Why TYLin?  

At TYLin, you'll join one of the world's premier aviation consulting teams, partnering with airport owners to deliver transformational infrastructure that enhances mobility, sustainability, and the passenger experience.  We offer:  • Opportunity to lead nationally significant airport terminal programs.  

• Collaborative environment with internationally recognized aviation experts.  

• Career growth within a global infrastructure consulting firm.  

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.  

• Relocation assistance  for qualified candidates moving to the Washington, DC metropolitan area.  

• The opp

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