Senior Aviation Planner

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Senior Aviation Planner
Austin, Texas

For six decades Garver has provided quality aviation planning and design services for more than 250 clients nationwide. Garver understands the complexities of airport planning and development and the multitude of factors that must be diligently managed to ensure a project’s success. Garver’s Aviation Team maintains a diverse, skilled planning and design team dedicated to providing the expertise and leadership needed to assist our clients in meeting both current and future needs.

Garver’s Aviation Planning Team is seeking a Senior Aviation Planner to support our growing team. This position will work within Garver’s Aviation Planning team and with engineering teams to lead airport planning projects and technical planning studies for Part 139 and general aviation airports. Technical planning work may include, but is not limited to, inventory of existing conditions, forecasting, capacity analysis, facility requirements, alternatives development and CIP planning for master plan projects and other planning studies.

Responsibilities will include elements of landside, airside, and support facilities planning. System planning elements are also included in the list of possible assignments.

• Performing planning activities as part of a larger planning team
• Working collaboratively with engineering teams to support design projects
• Participating in and directing the production of high-quality exhibits and documents to communicate the results of the planning study elements
• Leading/managing planning projects and working closely with our clients
• Contributing significantly to the overall success of the team and the team’s projects

• Bachelor’s degree in aviation management, aeronautical science, planning, engineering, or a related field
• 6+ years of experience in aviation planning for Part 139 and GA airports or similar experience
• Technical expertise in standard airport planning procedures and approaches.
• Knowledge of FAA regulations, FAA Advisory Circulars, and FAA orders that apply to airport planning
• Proficient in tabulation, data management, software, and publication programs used for airport planning

• At least 2 years of experience in a consulting firm environment
• At least 2 years of experience working with FAA ADIP
• Texas aviation market experience

Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program;
Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.

Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual’s capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.