Senior Aviation Planner (AAM) - Hybrid

Senior Aviation Planner (AAM) page is loaded## Senior Aviation Planner (AAM)locations: US.FL.Melbourne.2671 W. Eau Gallie Blvd: US.FL.Tampa.4030 West Boy Scout Boulevard: US.FL.Orlando.482 S Keller Rdtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-154055### **Job Description**## **Overview**AtkinsRealis is looking for a ***Senior Aviation Planner*** with a focus on advanced air mobility (AAM). This position is based in either our Melbourne, FL; Orlando, FL; Auburndale, FL; or Tampa, FL office, and works alongside other staff to plan and coordinate strategic AAM projects in Florida and nationwide. Occasional airport planning support outside of the AAM practice may be required. This position is primarily remote, with some office days, and travel required.## **Your role*** Leads and supports the development, evaluation, and delivery of airport and AAM planning projects using tools such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, AviPLAN, and other industry-standard software.* Applies expert knowledge of FAA Advisory Circulars (ACs), guidance, airspace determinations, updates to Airport Master Records, and regulatory standards to ensure airfield, heliport/vertiport, and landside concepts meet current and emerging requirements.* Analyzes and interprets aviation data related to aircraft operations, runway and airspace utilization, airfield geometry, and multimodal integration to inform planning recommendations.* Reviews existing aviation policy and provide recommendations for improvement on topics such as advanced air mobility, infrastructure permitting, or funding.* Contributes technical expertise to AAM initiatives, including heliport/vertiport planning, facility siting, airspace considerations, and integration with or upgrade of existing airport infrastructure.* Prepares and reviews high-quality technical reports, planning studies, exhibits, and client deliverables, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and consistency with project objectives.* Supports client-facing communications by drafting or reviewing proposed media statements, briefing materials, and speech or presentation talking points on AAM topics for delivery by senior leadership, collaborating with communications professionals to ensure messaging is accurate, accessible, and aligned with broader outreach strategies.* Collaborates closely with multidisciplinary teams, project managers, and clients, working both independently and collectively to meet schedules and deliverables.* Mentors junior staff by sharing technical knowledge, reviewing work products, and supporting professional development.* Stays current with evolving AAM concepts, FAA policies, and best industry practices, proactively identifying opportunities to enhance project approaches and outcomes.* Upholds AtkinsRéalis’ ethics, quality standards, and professional conduct in all aspects of project delivery and client engagement.* Serves as staff augmentation for interested clients.* Attends and make presentations at conferences and other events on topics such as advanced air mobility.* Performs other duties as assigned.## ## ## **About you**## * Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Planning or related field.* Requires a minimum of five (5) years’ experience since a Bachelor’s degree, or four (4) years’ experience post a Master’s degree.* Demonstrated knowledge of AAM: state of the industry, industry trends, industry players, etc.* Demonstrated familiarity with airside and landside aviation planning projects, including airports and emerging AAM facilities.* Demonstrated knowledge of FAA Advisory Circulars (ACs), guidance, and regulatory standards relating to airport/heliport/vertiport design.* Demonstrated knowledge of aviation infrastructure permitting processes.* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to produce clear, well-organized technical writing and professional communications for both internal teams and clients.* Demonstrated interdisciplinary experience.* Demonstrated experience working with working groups, committees, and advisory groups.* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and CAD-based software to support analysis, documentation, and planning deliverables.* Ability to research, interpret, and synthesize airport and aviation data to support planning studies and informed decision-making.* Working knowledge of AviPLAN is preferred, with the ability to apply modeling outputs to planning and operational analyses.* Experience with Canva or similar visual communication tools is desirable to support presentation-quality graphics and client-facing materials.## **Rewards & benefits**At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page .## **About AtkinsRéalis**We're , a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.## **Additional information****Expected compensation range is between $82,000-$137,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.****AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability**Please review AtkinsRéalis’ Equal Opportunity Statement .AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy and is committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use and transfer your Personal Data. By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice.**Note to staffing and direct hire agencies:**In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume/candidate to anyone in the company, AtkinsRéalis family of companies, we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.### **Worker Type**Employee### **Job Type**Regular*At* *AtkinsRéalis**, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.* #J-18808-Ljbffr Snc-Lavalin