Aviation Planner

Position Overview

Woolpert is hiring an experienced Aviation Planner to join our team in Texas! This position offers an exciting opportunity to join Woolpert's Aviation Planning Team and contribute to a diverse portfolio of aviation planning projects focused on the Texas market, with occasional support to the National market. Responsibilities include serving as an aviation planner and collaborating closely with project managers to help clients implement programmatic solutions for airport master plans, airport layout plans (ALP), site and facility plans, and statewide aviation planning initiatives. The planner will collaborate with aviation planning project managers, senior planners, FAA and State DOT representatives, airport sponsors, and multidisciplinary technical teams to support a wide range of aviation planning projects, ensuring successful delivery, high quality, client satisfaction, strong financial performance, and positive team and office outcomes.

Only candidates based in the state of Texas will be considered.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

What You Will Do:

• Support Project Managers and Senior Planners in delivering a wide range of research and planning deliverables.
• Leverage a consultant mindset:
• Critical and creative thinking to solve problems,
• Ability to determine the approach to an analysis and demonstrate the methods and rationale for their application,
• Develop spreadsheets or other tools to analyze, measure, and compare elements of a study,
• Display resourcefulness and ability to draw from a variety of materials, and
• Ability to distill knowledge and integrate it into practical applications.
• Prepare and contribute or lead the production of final deliverables such as airport master plans, ALPs, planning studies, technical reports, executive summaries, strategic roadmaps, planning workshop and presentation materials, and project websites/story maps.
• Conduct data collection, research, and analysis related to airport operations, aviation facility planning, forecasting, airspace, and capacity.
• Identify and logically explain an airport's critical aircraft and how it applies to the unique nature of an individual airport. Apply this critical aircraft determination to determine deficiencies and opportunities for airport development.
• Lead the master plan or ALP design and layout effort to provide safe and effective facilities that meet standards and accommodate demand.
• Support stakeholder engagement and client meetings by preparing materials and presenting findings.
• Stay informed on FAA Advisory Circulars and federal and state policies and planning procedures for current and emerging aviation technologies and incorporate them into project work.
• Demonstrate and practice a thorough understanding of airport airspace surfaces and navigational aids, including their siting, illustration, clearing standards and requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, timely project components.
• Ensure high-quality deliverables through extensive report review/modification and well as ALP review and editing to meet TxDOT and FAA design guidance and checklist requirements.
• Travel to airport and client locations for site visits, field research, meetings, presentations, or workshops, as needed.
• Assist in new business development through supporting the marketing team and aviation program directors in the generation of marketing materials, proposals and client outreach.

What You Will Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Airport Planning, Urban Planning, Aviation Management, Civil Engineering, or related field. Master's degree is a plus.
• 5-7 years of relevant experience in aviation planning, preferably in consulting or public agency setting.
• Working knowledge of the industry, FAA Advisory Circulars, and the airport planning process, including ALPs and airport master plans.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; familiarity with GIS, AutoCAD, and/or other planning and visualization software.
• Demonstrated ability to be a self-starter, work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present technical material clearly. Must submit technical writing sample.
• Familiarity with the Texas aviation market and location within the State of Texas is desirable.

Preferred Experience:

• Exposure to an aviation planning portfolio in Texas. Familiarity with TxDOT and Southwest Region ADO.
• Experience interfacing with FAA representatives, state aviation departments, and airport sponsors.
• Prior experience in a consulting environment.

Benefits You Will Love

Certified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert is one of the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial companies in the world. With over 75 offices and countless projects around the globe, you'll work on meaningful assignments that improve quality of life around the world. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:

• Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
• Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
• Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!

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