Aviation Planner - Consultant

Aviation Planner

The Aviation Planner will work on a range of projects across the country. They will conduct complex studies and/or analysis and develop plans to effectively implement capital projects related to asset/facility utilization, land use and/or transportation initiatives, and other airport planning requirements consistent with business objectives. The Aviation Planner demonstrates an understanding of the broader business context and the local and regional implications of planning decisions affecting airports. Specific projects will involve, but are not limited to applying FAA design criteria, CAD/GIS (including ALPs), airfield planning, landside planning, facility requirements development, and/or project or program management support.

The candidate should have experience in airport master planning, airfield planning, and Airport Layout Plan (ALP) development with knowledge and experience with FAA guidelines. A minimum of two years of experience is required. Five or more years of experience is preferred.

The candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Essential Function(s) of the Position:

• Researches, develops, communicates, and implements recommended solutions in coordination with other specified stakeholders.
• Prepare planning assignments applying FAA design guidelines and regulations.
• Ensures the integration of long-term master plans and strategic objectives into both short and long-term development projects.
• Conduct and document project research.
• Analyze data and present results using Excel and GIS to support a variety of aviation and airport-related analyses.
• Write and format draft technical memos and reports.
• Understands planning disciplines and their application in the business and/or public sector.
• Research and investigate technical issues with direct impact on airport development projects.
• Interprets regulations and proposes solutions to obtain required project permits.
• Assume responsibility for moderately complex projects or portions of more complex projects.

Education and Experience: Four-year college degree required. A degree in aviation planning, transportation planning, urban planning, transportation engineering, aviation management, engineering, quantitative analysis, math, computer science, or public administration is most appropriate. Master's degree is desirable. Proficiency in CAD, Revit, and/or GIS software is required. Airport master planning, airfield planning, and Airport Layout Plan (ALP) development with knowledge and experience with FAA guidelines and is desirable. A minimum of two years of experience is required. Five or more years of experience is preferred.

Licensing/Certifications: Valid Driver's License. FAA SMS and airfield/airspace planning course experience preferred. Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Able to develop and refine technical skills related to the firm's needs (e.g. Autodesk Revit, VISSIM, Synchro, Vistro, CAD presentation skills, writing skills, client coordination, graphics software, database software, ESRI GIS, cost estimating, scheduling, etc.)
• Above average communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to self-motivate.
• Above average presentation skills.
• Excellent computer skills; thorough understanding of Microsoft Office suite.
• Proficient technical skills related to specific firm software and hardware needs (CAD, professional graphical production, computer aided simulation, financial analysis, etc.)
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data.
• Ability to work within a structured environment with set expectations.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks without deviation from established approvals.
• Ability to come up with creative ways to complete assigned tasks within established guidelines and supervisor approval.
• Ability to learn new skills and abilities through on the job training.
• Attention to detail with respect to quality standards.
• Ability to interact in group settings, using judgement and discretion, to always represent the firm in the desired manner.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit for long periods of time, bend, use hands to manipulate (type), talk and hear; walk; sit, and lift or move no more than ten (10) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral visions, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands:

While performing the duties of this position, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information, and documents; analyze and solve problems, use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or new skills; work under deadlines with occasional interruptions, and interact with staff and other organizations.

Working Conditions:

Primarily in an office environment. May be required to travel occasionally as needed to company subsidiaries and satellite/client offices to conduct due diligence. Periodic weekend or evening work is expected.

Reporting Relationships:

Reports to a Managing Consultant, Director, or other member of Senior Leadership.

Supervisory Responsibility:

None.

This position description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed by an employee so classified.

Jacobsen|Daniels is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives for diversity. J|D, in accordance with applicable law, does not discriminate in hiring or otherwise in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. EOE/AA/Vets