Aviation Planner
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 statements of qualifications, interviews, and growth of the planning practice. It plans and directs subconsultant work, establishes schedules, assists with cost estimates, and provides progress and summary reports. The planner reviews work performed by other planners and monitors compliance with program requirements and airport master plans. The position plans, supervises, coordinates, and reviews the work of a small professional planning unit, and evaluates comprehensive studies for orderly airport development, construction, and environmental enhancement. It interacts with airport tenants, government agencies, officials, and community representatives about airport planning and design. The planner manages facility spatial data, including as-built drawings, airport layout plans, signage and marking plans, utility data, and planning studies, and assists with reviews of NEPA-related documents. The Aviation Planner assesses airport sites and facilities for future needs and growth; develops airport documents using knowledge of airport design, construction, FAA regulations and policy, grant compliance, environmental activities, and wildlife hazard management; and conducts studies on airport access, runways, terminal design, surrounding land uses, and environmental factors. The role prepares reports, presentations, and planning exhibits, analyzes airspace surfaces and obstructions, and creates airport layout plans using AutoCAD, GIS, and other programs. It also 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, interviews, and building 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 the work of a small unit engaged in 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, officials, and community representatives on airport planning and design matters.
- Manage facility spatial data, including as-built drawings, airport layout plans, signage and marking plans, utility data, and planning studies.
- Review NEPA-related documents for potential environmental effects and adequacy of submitted information and analyses.
- Analyze airport sites and facilities to plan for future needs and airport growth.
- Develop airport documents addressing airport design and construction, FAA regulations and policy, grant compliance, environmental activities, and wildlife hazard management.
- Conduct studies relating to airport access, runways, terminal design, surrounding land uses, and environmental factors.
- Prepare reports and presentations on airport planning issues.
- Prepare planning exhibits, analyze airspace surfaces and obstructions, and develop 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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
