Assistant Vice President, Planning & Environmental

Ontario International Airport Authority•Ontario, CA

48d•$185,000 - $215,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Vice President, Planning and Environmental (AVP, P&E) is a senior leader at the Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA), reporting to the Vice President of Capital Development. The AVP, P&E provides strategic oversight for OIAA’s long-range planning and environmental functions, driving long-term development strategies, capital investment programs, and regulatory compliance to help shape the framework for ONT’s continued growth and transformation. This role leads the planning and environmental framework supporting ONT’s growth, overseeing airport planning, environmental planning, and sustainability activities that support OIAA’s capital program and major infrastructure initiatives. The position leads the planning and development activities associated with the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and ensures alignment between development plans and operational priorities, and long-range development initiative BOLD (Building Our Legacy and Destiny). Collaborating with the Vice President and OIAA divisions, the AVP, P&E translates strategic objectives and stakeholder needs into actionable development plans. As a senior advisor, the position addresses airport development, regulatory requirements, and land use. The position provides executive-level direction on complex and often interdependent development issues, identifies opportunities and risks, and advances solutions that support ONT’s evolving role as a major regional transportation asset. The AVP, P&E also sets planning priorities, manages consultants, and builds relationships with airlines, tenants, regulatory agencies, and community stakeholders, ensuring that ONT’s future development is strategic, environmentally responsible, and aligned with OIAA’s long-term vision.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Airport Planning, Urban Planning, City and Regional Planning, Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, Airport Planning, Aviation Management, Architecture, Public Administration, or a related field is required.
Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in airport planning, aviation planning, environmental planning, infrastructure development, transportation planning, land use planning, or a closely related field.
Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible management or leadership experience overseeing multidisciplinary planning, environmental, infrastructure, or development functions.
Demonstrated experience leading complex airport planning, master planning, environmental review, infrastructure planning, or major development initiatives is required.
Valid Driver’s License equivalent to a California Class C Driver’s license
Acceptable driving record at time of appointment and throughout employment
Ability to pass all background / reference checks, knowledge examinations, as well as aptitude tests necessary to obtain an OIAA employee badge at ONT

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree and professional certifications preferred.
Experience working with the FAA and other federal, state, and local regulatory or governmental agencies on airport development, planning, environmental, or infrastructure matters is highly desirable.
Experience working within or alongside a public agency, airport authority, transportation agency, or similarly complex and highly regulated organization is highly desirable.
Demonstrated experience managing planning and environmental consultants, technical studies, regulatory processes, and multidisciplinary project teams is preferred.
Master’s degree in Urban Planning, City and Regional Planning, Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, Engineering, Public Administration, Aviation Management, or a related field is preferred.
Professional credentials such as American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Environmental Professional, or other relevant professional certification are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive oversight for the airport's planning and environmental functions, ensuring alignment with OIAA’s long-term goals and operational requirements.
Establish and communicate the strategic vision for planning and environmental initiatives.
Ensure airport development strategies and capital planning efforts are informed by sound planning principles, environmental stewardship, regulatory requirements, operational considerations, and long-term financial objectives.
Partner with the Vice President and cross-functional teams to translate strategic objectives into actionable development strategies.
Lead discussions with stakeholders to gather insights and adapt strategies to meet evolving needs.
Lead and direct the development, implementation and execution of airport planning initiatives, including long-range development plans, facility studies, and aviation planning efforts, including the BOLD Program.
Regularly assess and update plans to reflect changing operational landscapes.
Oversee environmental planning and compliance activities associated with airport development, ensuring adherence to all relevant federal, state, and local regulations.
Coordinate environmental studies, permitting, and agency approvals to facilitate development projects.
Coordinates closely with other OIAA Divisions and Departments, including Finance, Operations, Revenue Management, Airline Affairs, Administration, Procurement, and other OIAA functions to ensure effective integration of planning and environmental requirements into capital projects.
Foster strong relationships with airlines, tenants, regulatory agencies, governmental entities, and community stakeholders.
Represent OIAA in public forums and cultivate partnerships that support airport development initiatives.
Manage the integration of planning activities with the Capital Improvement Program (CIP), ensuring consistency with long-term development plans and organizational priorities.
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to advance capital projects effectively.
Identify potential planning, environmental, regulatory, operational, and stakeholder risks associated with development initiatives.
Develop and implement strategies to mitigate these risks and ensure project success.
Lead initiatives related to sustainability, climate resilience, and environmental stewardship.
Advocate for practices that support OIAA’s long-term environmental and operational objectives.
Develop and maintain planning metrics, forecasts, and risk assessments.
Utilize analytical tools to support informed decision-making regarding capital investments and development strategies.
Provides technical and strategic input into capital project prioritization, project programming, scope development, cost considerations, phasing, implementation strategies, and development sequencing.