Garver is seeking an Aviation Planner to support our growing Aviation team. This position could be located either in Kansas City Metro or San Antonio, TX. This position will work with Garvers Aviation Planning team and will be responsible for completing technical planning tasks, including:
Airport Master Plans Airport Layout Plans Miscellaneous planning studies And other supporting documents for commercial service and general aviation airports nationwide.
Responsibilities in the role include but are not limited to:
Production of narrative reports Completing analysis related to airport planning Development Participation in and directing the production of high-quality exhibits, documents, and presentations to communicate the results of the planning study elements Providing technical development Support for graphics and Airport Layout Plan (ALP) sets using programs such as AutoCAD, ArcGIS, and Bluebeam.
Contributing significantly to the overall success of the team and our projects. This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a growing team in a supportive, fast-paced environment. With over 160 dedicated aviation staff members, Garvers Aviation team offers an opportunity for mentorship, career development, and diverse project exposure.
Requirements
1-5 years of experience in airport engineering, planning for commercial service or general aviation airports, or similar experience (e.g., pilot experience, airport management, operations).
Knowledge of FARs, FAA Advisory Circulars, and FAA orders that apply to airport planning and design.
Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), PDF software (Bluebeam, Adobe, etc.), and modeling software such as AutoCAD and GIS that may be used in airport planning and engineering work.
Ability to complete detailed analysis related to airport planning and development.
Work well with others in a team environment.
Prioritize work and meet scheduled deadlines.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ideal Candidates
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About Garver
Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering planning and environmental services firm focused on aviation transportation, buildings, federal water and wastewater services, surveying, advisory services, and construction engineering and inspection.
In the top 100 of Engineering News-Records Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people-first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status.
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