Aviation Planner

Position Description

Primary responsibilities include: preparing airspace analysis, land acquisition assistance, GIS analysis permitting, grant applications/management for airport projects, advising airport management operations, assistance with client management and marketing services to current and potential clients.  

• Work closely with design engineers.
• Market services to potential, current and former clients consistent with company goals and objectives.
• Provide the Business Unit Leader with essential project information.
• Develop scope, schedule, budget, and coordinate with internal and external subcontractors.
• Assume primary responsibility for project profit and loss.
• Utilize all technical resources to complete projects in an accurate, neat, and timely manner.
• Establish and continuously monitor project budgets.
• Review projects for submittal ensuring accuracy, neatness, and timeliness.
• Assist in formulating plans, cost estimates, timeframes, and specifications of projects.
• Represent firm and clients at various meetings.
• Perform QC reviews and coordinate QA process in accordance with company policy.
• Maintain positive communication and working relationship with staff, clients and subcontractors.
• Mentor staff and insure adequate training.
• Continually seek opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships.
• Assist the Business Unit Leader with achieving company goals.
• Insure adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all company safety policies and rules.

Requirements

• Must possess a BS Degree in physical/environmental planning, engineering, aviation management, environmental science
• ArcGIS and Civil 3D experience is preferred
• Two (2) to seven (7) years’ experience, Master’s Degree from accredited planning or aviation management may be considered as experience.
• PE  or AICP (or ability to achieve) is preferred
• Must have strong leadership skills with ability to mentor younger staff
• Must have ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with project team and client
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

• Free medical and dental coverage with qualifying wellness credits
• Flex-time policy (half-day Fridays)
• Matching 401K program
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid Time Off /Paid Holidays
• Continuing education/tuition reimbursement
• Professional registration reimbursement
• Performance-based incentives/bonuses