Aviation Planner
About the role
Garver is seeking an Aviation Planner to support our growing Aviation team. This position could be located either in the Kansas City Metro area or San Antonio, TX. The role involves 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
- Production of narrative reports
- Completing analysis related to airport planning and development
- Participation in and directing the production of high-quality exhibits, documents, and presentations to communicate the results of planning study elements
- Providing technical development and 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
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
- Ability to complete detailed analysis related to airport planning, development, and engineering
- Work well with others in a team environment
- Prioritize work and meet scheduled deadlines
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in aviation management, aeronautical science, planning, engineering, or a related field
- Technical expertise in standard airport planning or engineering procedures and approaches
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to learn and adapt quickly to an ever-changing industry
Benefits
- Company-paid professional memberships
- Company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities
- Highly competitive salary packages
- Attractive benefits and a comprehensive wellness program
- Tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects
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. Garver is in the top 100 of Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees.