Senior Aviation Planner

Environmental Science Associates • Tampa, FL

7h • Hybrid

About The Position

Environmental Science Associates (ESA) is a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm. We plan, design, permit, mitigate, and restore for projects across our communities, infrastructure systems, open spaces, and wildlands. We are 50 years strong in 21 offices across California, the Pacific Northwest, and the Southeastern United States. ESA is seeking a Senior Aviation Planner with 10+ years experience support a growing portfolio of aviation planning and environmental projects. This is an exempt, full-time, salary role. Preference will be given to candidates who can work a hybrid office schedule from one of ESA’s Florida offices, Tampa preferred . Qualified remote candidates will also be considered. This role will involve travel for client visits, projects, and in-person team collaboration as needed. Remote candidates must be located in one of the following States: Alaska, California, Colorado, Maine, New York, Oregon, Washington, Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington D.C., Wisconsin. Who You Are The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience . You are an airport planner with experience in the aviation industry with the following core competencies: Technical expertise: Knowledgeable in airport design, airspace, land use, and environmental regulations, processes, and principles. Engages in continual learning to expand technical expertise. Communications : Solid writing skills and effective oral presentation skills, and attentive listening capability. Able to prepare clear, concise, well-supported planning documents and technical reports. Proactive and highly responsive. Leadership : Able to contribute constructively to project solutions, follow through on assignments, and learn from constructive feedback. Takes initiative to develop technical, marketing, and management skills. Project Delivery/Financial Management: Able to complete project assignments on time and within budget. Performs all project management duties. Self-motivated and able to work on multiple task assignments simultaneously and prioritize based on project/schedule needs. Client Engagement: Ability to interact directly with clients and other team members and foster strong relationships. Winning Work: Able to assist and support marketing pursuits by contributing to proposals, project information, resumes, and other marketing materials. Innovation: Interest in working with emerging aviation technologies and bringing creative project solutions to clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with major course work in aviation planning, aviation management, or related field.
• Familiarity and interest in the aviation industry with a desire to learn and grow in the aviation industry.
• Academic knowledge of analytical techniques and related tools including statistical, spreadsheet, database, simulation, and spatial/graphical analysis applications.
• Academic knowledge of federal regulations, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Advisory Circulars, and FAA Orders that apply to airport planning.
• Knowledge of effective writing techniques, ability to prepare written documents as directed.
• Able to verbally communicate basic planning information, including rules, policies and procedures to individuals and small groups.
• Proficient in the use of relevant software applications, which at a minimum include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), AutoCAD applications, and ESRI ArcGIS.
• Able to pass a 10-year background check for project-based assignments.
• Able to travel periodically to project sites and to attend corporate and industry meetings.

Nice To Haves

• Strong preference given to candidates with previous working experience with business development & client relations

Responsibilities

• Performs research, gathers data, and conducts surveys in support of airport studies.
• Collects raw data and organizes in a form ready for analysis.
• Conducts research for and prepares entire sections of analyses and/or reports for projects.
• As part of a team, interprets and applies applicable land use and environmental regulations, ordinances, and codes.
• Assists with updating and reviewing documents.
• Conducts technical analysis and prepares plans for airfield, airspace, terminal, or ground transportation facilities.
• Prepares written reports, maps, working papers, and correspondence for aviation planning projects.
• Prepares for, and participates in, client and stakeholder meetings (e.g., advisory committees, technical working groups, public workshops).
• Participates in industry events and actively supports committee activities.
• Conducts project administration and management tasks.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Other ad hoc tasks as needed

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance (paid at 70% for you AND your family)
• annual allocations of company shares through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• a 401(k) plan with company match
• annual performance-based bonuses
• paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• tuition reimbursement
• professional development bonuses
• attendance at conferences

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior