Aviation Planner - Consultant
Listed on 2026-07-23
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Engineering
Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Environmental Compliance & Protection -
Transportation
Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
Aviation Planner
The Aviation Planner will work on a range of projects across the country. They will conduct complex studies and/or analysis and develop plans to effectively implement capital projects related to asset/facility utilization, land use and/or transportation initiatives, and other airport planning requirements consistent with business objectives. The Aviation Planner demonstrates an understanding of the broader business context and the local and regional implications of planning decisions affecting airports.
Specific projects will involve, but are not limited to applying FAA design criteria, CAD/GIS (including ALPs), airfield planning, landside planning, facility requirements development, and/or project or program management support.
The candidate should have experience in airport master planning, airfield planning, and Airport Layout Plan (ALP) development with knowledge and experience with FAA guidelines. A minimum of two years of experience is required. Five or more years of experience is preferred.
Four-year college degree required. A degree in aviation planning, transportation planning, urban planning, transportation engineering, aviation management, engineering, quantitative analysis, math, computer science, or public administration is most appropriate. Master's degree is desirable. Proficiency in CAD, Revit, and/or GIS software is required. Airport master planning, airfield planning, and Airport Layout Plan (ALP) development with knowledge and experience with FAA guidelines and is desirable.
A minimum of two years of experience is required. Five or more years of experience is preferred.
Valid Driver's License
FAA SMS and airfield/airspace planning course experience preferred
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit for long periods of time, bend, use hands to manipulate (type), talk and hear; walk; sit, and lift or move no more than ten (10) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral visions, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Primarily in an office environment. May be required to travel occasionally as needed to company subsidiaries and satellite/client offices to conduct due diligence. Periodic weekend or evening work is expected.
Reports to a Managing Consultant, Director, or other member of Senior Leadership.
Jacobsen|Daniels is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives for diversity. J|D, in accordance with applicable law, does not discriminate in hiring or otherwise in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. EOE/AA/Vets
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