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Skills
Airport Engineeringunmatched
Airport Managementunmatched
ArcGISunmatched
Aviation Industryunmatched
CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Softwareunmatched
Capacity Analysisunmatched
Career Developmentunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Conferencesunmatched
Consultingunmatched
Data Analysisunmatched
Demand Forecasting/Planningunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Emerging Technologyunmatched
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)unmatched
Forecastingunmatched
Fundingunmatched
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)unmatched
Geographyunmatched
Governmentunmatched
Grant Writingunmatched
Graphical Presentationsunmatched
Industry Standardsunmatched
Land Useunmatched
Life Insuranceunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Needs Assessmentunmatched
Operational Auditunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Regulatory Complianceunmatched
Reporting Skillsunmatched
Spatial Dataunmatched
State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
Support Documentationunmatched
Technical Writingunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Trend Analysisunmatched
Urban Planningunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
Description
Description
The Aviation Planner is responsible for planning, developing, and coordinating airport and aviation-related projects. This role involves conducting aviation studies, preparing master plans, forecasting aviation activity, evaluating airport infrastructure needs, and ensuring compliance with FAA regulations and industry standards. The Aviation Planner collaborates with airport authorities, engineers, government agencies, and stakeholders to support safe, efficient, and sustainable airport operations and development.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare airport master plans, system plans, aviation studies, and environmental documentation.
Conduct aviation demand forecasts and capacity analyses.
Analyze airport operational, environmental, and land-use data.
Assist with FAA Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant applications and documentation.
Develop Airport Layout Plans (ALPs) and supporting planning documents.
Coordinate with FAA, state aviation agencies, airport sponsors, and consultants.
Support and conduct environmental review processes and regulatory compliance.
Conduct stakeholder meetings, public involvement initiatives, and presentations.
Research aviation trends, policies, and emerging technologies impacting airports.
Prepare technical reports, maps, graphics, and presentations.
Assist with capital improvement planning and funding strategies.
Ensure projects meet applicable FAA Advisory Circulars, state regulations, and local requirements.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Planning, Urban Planning, Geography, or related field.
5-10 years of aviation planning or airport consulting experience.
Knowledge of FAA regulations, airport planning principles, and aviation systems.
Experience with aviation forecasting and airport planning methodologies.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience with airport master planning software and CAD tools.
GIS experience (ArcGIS preferred).
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Aviation, or related field.
Familiarity with FAA grant processes and environmental documentation.
Knowledge of NEPA and environmental permitting processes.
Key Skills
Aviation and airport planning
Technical writing and reporting
Data analysis and forecasting
Stakeholder coordination
Project management
GIS and mapping
Regulatory compliance
Public presentation skills
Work Environment
Office-based with periodic travel to airports and project sites.
Occasional attendance at public meetings, workshops, and conferences.
May involve field inspections and coordination with airport operations staff.
We Offer
Excellent compensation package
Outstanding holiday and paid-time-off programs
401(k) Plan and Match
Career Path Development Program (Management & Technical Career Tracks)