Project Planner Aviation

Mott MacDonald•New York, NY

2d•$125,000 - $153,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a flexible and motivated Aviation Planner with a genuine passion for the aviation industry and a desire to make a difference in the world. We are looking for a professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to grow within a multidisciplinary team. You’ll be involved in a diverse range of aviation projects, supporting planning and design efforts across airfield, terminal, landside, and operational domains.

Requirements

A university degree or college diploma in engineering, architecture, planning.
Experience or academic focus in aviation management or transportation planning is a plus.
Candidates with economics, sustainability, finance or business-related studies may also be considered.
Proven experience with aviation planning, including the development of master plans, layout plans, facility requirements, and feasibility studies.
Demonstrated capability in planning using FAA advisory circulars, TRB ACRP guidelines and other industry standards.
Proficient in Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
Familiarity with Power BI or other data visualization tools to produce airfield or terminal building spatial planning outputs.
Competency in AutoCAD and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D.
Working knowledge of simulation and modelling tools for airfield and terminal and the ability to manage others to use them to deliver capacity and demand analysis outputs.
Strong knowledge of regulatory guidelines, airport operations and aviation development programs.
Proactive and with a strong desire to learn and grow professionally.
Positive, team-oriented mindset with the ability to work across disciplines and on a diverse range of projects.
Methodical problem solver and critical thinker who takes initiative, and with the ability to work independently.
Expertise in project and programme management with contractual knowledge and the ability deliver commercially successful projects.
Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills, enabling confident interaction with clients and colleagues.
Strong written communication and attention to detail, with the ability to produce accurate technical drawings, impactful presentations, and professional reports.

Nice To Haves

Experience with industry specific tools such as AviPlan, AirTOP, CAST is desirable.

Responsibilities

Supporting planning and design efforts across airfield, terminal, landside, and operational domains.
Developing master plans, layout plans, facility requirements, and feasibility studies.
Producing airfield or terminal building spatial planning outputs using data visualization tools.
Managing others to use simulation and modelling tools for airfield and terminal to deliver capacity and demand analysis outputs.
Organizing, managing, and supervising individual projects and workstreams, including resources across various disciplines.
Managing and supervising project teams, including training junior staff in developing new skills.
Building and nurturing client relationships, to identify and secure opportunities for follow-on work and new prospects.