Job Description: Overview: The Senior Aviation Planner is an experienced aviation planning professional who serves as a senior technical contributor on complex airport planning, land use compatibility, and environmental …
Skills: Aviation Planning, Airport Master Plans, Land Use Compatibility, Environmental Planning, FAA Regulations
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Full-time
bachelor degree, professional certificate
World-class Benefits, Commitment To Overall Wellbeing
Posted 57d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Lead complex airport planning, land use compatibility, and environmental projects while ensuring regulatory compliance. Coordinate with airport sponsors and regulatory agencies and provide technical guidance to junior staff.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 5 years of progressive aviation planning experience. Must be a Certified Member (C.M.) of the AAAE, with strong knowledge of FAA regulations and NEPA processes.
Full job description
Job Description:
Overview:
The Senior Aviation Planner is an experienced aviation planning professional who serves as a senior technical contributor on complex airport planning, land use compatibility, and environmental planning projects. This role operates independently, leads significant technical analyses, ensures regulatory compliance, and provides guidance to junior staff while supporting client and agency coordination.
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
Monitor 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.
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.
EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Pape-Dawson is an industry-leading, future-focused civil engineering and professional services firm. Our engineers, surveyors, planners, landscape architects, environmental scientists, archaeologists, data analysts, and construction management professionals work together to achieve our shared success: designing and delivering award-winning infrastructure and development projects with national impact.
We are diligent, hardworking problem solvers with a passion for making a difference not only through our work, but also through our commitment to being community partners.
Pape-Dawson acknowledges the value of our team members by providing unmatched company culture that encourages personal growth and professional excellence. From social events and training opportunities to volunteer efforts, Pape-Dawson is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive culture where employees feel a sense of belonging and a strong shared purpose.
In addition to fostering an environment that promotes satisfaction and success, Pape-Dawson invests in employees through world-class benefit offerings, including a variety of insurance plan options; generous PTO policy; impressive 401(k) match; education and gym reimbursements; and flexible and remote work opportunities.
Offices: 2000 NW Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78213, US · 165 S Rock Island St, Suite 150, Wichita, Kansas 67202, US · 10801 N Mopac Expy, Building 3 - Suite 200, Austin, Texas 78759, US · 2107 Citywest Blvd, Third Floor, Houston, Texas 77042, US · 201 Main Street, Suite 901, Fort Worth, TX 76102, US
Land DevelopmentHydrology/HydraulicsTransportation/TrafficSurveyingEnvironmental/GeosciencesGISPermittingWater/WastewaterLandscape ArchitectureStructural Engineering
Pape-Dawson is an industry-leading, future-focused civil engineering and professional services firm. Our engineers, surveyors, planners, landscape architects, environmental scientists, archaeologists, data analysts, and construction management professionals work together to achieve our shared success: designing and delivering award-winning infrastructure and development projects with national impact.
We are diligent, hardworking problem solvers with a passion for making a difference not only through our work, but also through our commitment to being community partners.
Pape-Dawson acknowledges the value of our team members by providing unmatched company culture that encourages personal growth and professional excellence. From social events and training opportunities to volunteer efforts, Pape-Dawson is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive culture where employees feel a sense of belonging and a strong shared purpose.
In addition to fostering an environment that promotes satisfaction and success, Pape-Dawson invests in employees through world-class benefit offerings, including a variety of insurance plan options; generous PTO policy; impressive 401(k) match; education and gym reimbursements; and flexible and remote work opportunities.
Offices: 2000 NW Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78213, US · 165 S Rock Island St, Suite 150, Wichita, Kansas 67202, US · 10801 N Mopac Expy, Building 3 - Suite 200, Austin, Texas 78759, US · 2107 Citywest Blvd, Third Floor, Houston, Texas 77042, US · 201 Main Street, Suite 901, Fort Worth, TX 76102, US
Land DevelopmentHydrology/HydraulicsTransportation/TrafficSurveyingEnvironmental/GeosciencesGISPermittingWater/WastewaterLandscape ArchitectureStructural Engineering