Senior Aviation Planner

Senior Aviation Planner

At McFarland Johnson (MJ), you'll own your future. We're a 100% employee-owned firm with 80 years of experience delivering innovative engineering, planning, environmental, technology, and construction solutions that make a lasting impact on the clients and communities we serve. Certified as a Great Place to Work, our employee-owners describe MJ's culture as collaborative, people-focused, and supportive. Join us, and help shape the future of infrastructure, together. The expansion of McFarland Johnson's airport and aviation consulting practice offers an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Aviation Planner to join a firm recognized for its innovation and client focused services in our Melbourne or Hollywood, FL locations.

Why Join Us?

• Career Growth: Accelerate your professional career with opportunities to lead, learn, and expand your expertise.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside multidisciplinary teams that thrive on creativity, support, and teamwork.
• Employee Ownership: As a 100% ESOP, your contributions directly shape our shared success - you own your future.
• Innovation & Impact: Work on projects that push boundaries, drive sustainability, and create real-world solutions.
• Professional Development: From mentorship, ongoing technical training, and conferences we invest in your growth every step of the way.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible schedules, generous PTO, and a culture that values balance so you can thrive both professionally and personally.
• Shape the next generation: For experienced professionals, MJ offers the chance to mentor emerging talent, share your expertise, and leave a lasting legacy in the industry.

Key Responsibilities

• The successful candidate must be self-motivated, exhibit ability to grow independently with capability to lead and manage multiple simultaneous aviation assignments and technical staff.
• Technical work responsibilities will include completion and oversite of aviation planning assignments, including but not limited to, all aspects of airport master plans, AutoCAD drawing development, AviPlan and/or AirTops aircraft and airport terminal/facility modeling, development of airport layout plan sets, and preparation of project definition documents.
• Experience with management and development of airport environmental/NEPA environmental documents including Categorical Exclusions (CATEX) and Environmental Assessments (EA) preferred.
• Additional work responsibilities will include working with airport sponsors regarding day to day operational planning issues, managing project tasks, schedule and budget, identifying regulatory agency (FAA and FDOT) requirements for airport operations and development and evaluating proposed improvements to meet these requirements and developing project scopes and budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Urban or Regional Planning, or Aviation management, or related field required.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive planning experience.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) as well as AutoCAD, GIS, and AviPlan experience preferred.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills are required.
• Possession of an industry appropriate certification, professional license, or a pilot's license is a plus.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive base salary with performance-based incentive payment plan/bonus structure.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage.
• Generous Paid Time Off, including Parental Leave.
• Company funded ESOP + 401(k) employer match.
• Ongoing technical training and professional development opportunities.

Join Us and Make a Difference

Join a team where your work has purpose, your ideas are valued, and your growth is personal. Apply today and become a part of a company where you can #ownyourfuture.