Senior Aviation Planner

Responsibilities

• Perform and coordinate the preparation of aviation planning projects, including airport master plans, aviation studies, land use compatibility analyses, and environmental planning documents
• Develop project work plans, schedules, and fee tracking tools for assigned projects
• Prepare and oversee technical analyses including aviation forecasting, facility planning, development alternatives, and policy evaluations
• Prepare and coordinate Airport Layout Plans (ALPs) and environmental documentation, including NEPA and other applicable environmental documentation
• Ensure compliance with FAA regulations, advisory circulars, land use regulations, and environmental requirements
• Serve as primary point of contact for airport sponsors, municipalities, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders for assigned projects
• Prepare and deliver presentations at public meetings, advisory committees, and City Council/Commission briefings
• Review technical work prepared by planning staff and provide guidance to support quality and consistency
• Contribute to proposal preparation, scope development, and fee estimates
• Maintain project progress to ensure adherence to scope, schedule, and budget expectations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aviation, Urban Planning, Environmental Studies, Geography, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive aviation planning, airport planning, environmental planning, or related experience
• Certified Member (C.M.) of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) required; AICP certification and/or LEED accreditation preferred
• Demonstrated experience preparing aviation planning studies, airport master plans, airport layout plans (ALPs), land use compatibility analyses, and environmental planning documents
• Strong knowledge of FAA regulations, advisory circulars, airport planning principles, and applicable environmental regulatory requirements
• Experience with NEPA documentation and environmental review processes preferred
• Familiarity with airport capital improvement planning and FAA funding programs preferred
• Demonstrated experience managing project tasks, schedules, budgets, and multiple project assignments simultaneously
• Experience supporting proposal development, scope preparation, and fee estimating preferred
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with multidisciplinary teams
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive client and stakeholder relationships
• Ability to review technical work products, provide guidance to junior staff, and contribute to staff development and mentorship