Aviation Planner

Egis Group•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

The Aviation Planner develops airport master plans, facility planning and programming, capital improvement programs, airport layout plan revisions, and environmental documents to support airport system development. The role contributes to proposals and interviews and helps build the planning practice. It plans and directs subconsultant work, schedules, cost estimates, progress reporting, and the review of planning work for adherence to program requirements and the Airport Master Plan. The position plans, supervises, coordinates, and reviews professional airport and facility planning and analysis, including comprehensive studies for airport development, construction, and environmental enhancement. It works with airport tenants, public officials, agencies, and community representatives on planning and design matters, and manages facility spatial data such as as-built drawings, airport layout plans, signage and marking plans, utility data, and planning studies. The role also reviews NEPA-related documents, assesses airport facilities and sites for future needs and growth, and develops airport documents using knowledge of airport design, construction, FAA policies and regulations, grant compliance, environmental activities, and wildlife hazard management. The Aviation Planner conducts studies on airport access, runways, terminal design, surrounding land uses, and environmental factors; prepares reports, presentations, and planning exhibits; analyzes airspace surfaces and obstructions; and produces airport layout plans using AutoCAD, GIS, and other programs. The role develops client relationships and supports project capture planning with the business development team.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in aviation management or a similar program.
At least 4 years of experience with airport planning projects.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with NEPA regulations and guidelines.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Project management experience.
Demonstrated business and client development experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Deltek Vision Project Management Software.

Responsibilities

Develop airport master plans, facility planning and programming, capital improvement programs, airport layout plan revisions, and environmental documents.
Participate in preparing Statements of Qualifications and interviews, and help build the planning practice.
Plan and direct subconsultant work, establish project schedules, assist with cost estimates, and submit progress and summary reports.
Review planners' work and monitor adherence to program requirements and the Airport Master Plan.
Plan, supervise, coordinate, and review professional airport and related facility planning and analysis.
Evaluate comprehensive studies for orderly airport development, construction, and environmental enhancement.
Respond to inquiries and interact with airport tenants, agencies, public officials, and community representatives on airport planning and design matters.
Manage facility spatial data, including as-built project drawings, airport layout plans, signage and marking plans, utility data, and planning studies.
Assist with project review of NEPA-related documents, evaluating potential environmental effects and the sufficiency of submitted information and analyses.
Analyze airport sites and facilities to plan for future needs and accommodate airport growth.
Develop airport documents using knowledge of airport design and construction, FAA policies and regulations, airport capacity planning, grant compliance, environmental activities, and wildlife hazard management.
Conduct studies relating to airport access, runways, terminal design, surrounding land uses, and environmental factors.
Prepare comprehensive reports, presentations, and planning exhibits on airport planning issues.
Analyze airspace surfaces and obstructions for impacts and prepare airport layout plans using AutoCAD, GIS, and other programs.
Develop and maintain relationships with existing and future clients.
Collaborate with the business development team to support project capture planning.

Benefits

Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Paid time off and flexible holiday program.
Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and remote opportunities where business needs allow.
Life insurance and disability coverage, including maternity leave.
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
Paid family leave.
Wellness programs supporting physical and mental well-being.
Education assistance, professional development, and continuing learning opportunities.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Employee discount programs.