Aviation Planner

Michael Baker International

Aviation Planner supporting aviation projects such as Master Plans and regulatory compliance. Conducting analysis and stakeholder engagement in a multi-task environment to enhance airport operations.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeNorcross • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $89,043 - $140,243 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Strategic Planning: Leads the development of Airport Master Plans, regional transportation plans, and capital improvement programs (CIP).
Regulatory Compliance: Applies expert knowledge of FAA Advisory Circulars (Acs) and federal/state aviation regulations to ensure designs for airfields and vertiports meet safety and land-use standards.
Technical Analysis: Conducts complex data analysis for aviation forecasting, runway utilization, and airspace capacity studies.
Project Leadership: Manages project budgets, schedules, and deliverables, often serving as a Task Lead or assistant Project Manager.
Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitates public hearings and coordinates with airport tenants, airlines, and community groups.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Aviation Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
Experience: Usually requires 3–8 years of post-graduate experience in airport or environmental planning.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in industry-standard software like AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and AviPLAN, plus GIS/ArcView, Adobe Creative Suite, and advanced Excel skills.
Certifications: Certifications: CM – AAAE and/or AICP certification preferred, but not required.
Ability to resolve sophisticated client challenges by applying a nuanced, context-aware approach to conflict resolution (Professional Engineer) are often highly preferred at this.
Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision insurance
401k Retirement Plan
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
Professional and personal development
Generous paid time off
Commuter and wellness benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

Data AnalysisAviation ForecastingRunway UtilizationAirspace Capacity StudiesAdvanced Excel Skills

Soft Skills

Conflict ResolutionWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

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